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SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Completion of High Five Healthy Child Development program.
• Current First Aid Certification; Current CPR Certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the above identified areas of accountability with an understanding of the Unit’s programs and services.
• Demonstrated success leading or supervising employees.
• Proven commitment to the safety of employees with knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and applicable regulations as it relates to the position.
• Ability to understand the importance of service delivery; develop and implement initiatives that support the Unit’s customers in a timely and effective way.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and customer services skills, including conflict resolution and problem solving; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse populations within the community; experience working collaboratively with organizations, clients, and other stake holders.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong verbal, written, interpersonal, communication, facilitation, and presentation skills.
• Class G driver’s license and use of a vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Equivalent of a university degree or college diploma in Recreation or related field; or equivalent combination of education and related professional and lived community experience.
• Three to five years related experience; team leadership or supervisory responsibilities preferred.

Reporting to the Manager II, Recreation Programming and Leadership OR the Manager II, Community and Seniors’ Centres, and working as part of an interdependent team, the responsibilities of the Supervisor I, Recreation Services range from community centre management to recreation program delivery and community enablement/engagement. The Supervisor will contribute recreation skills, expertise, and assets to the goal of building healthy/strong communities and neighbourhoods.