Parkland County, AB, Canada
Full Time
Manager/Supervisor
Join a team that prioritizes public service, where your work will make a meaningful impact within the community. Parkland County believes in the power of teamwork, fostering a collaborative environment across departments to promote efficiency and innovation. With a solution-focused mindset, we approach challenges with resilience. Parkland County is committed to respect, working to uphold transparency, inclusion, and accountability in all decision-making. With a focus on safety, we create a supportive and safe environment for employees and the public. If you share these values and are ready to contribute to a dynamic and caring organization, we encourage you to consider this opportunity.
Parkland County has an opportunity for a permanent, full-time Manager, Community Programs in the Community Services Department. Reporting to the Director, Community Services, the Manager, Community Programs is responsible for managing and implementing community programs, including Recreation, Culture, Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) & Community Development. This position provides leadership and guidance to a team of community development, community support and indoor recreation staff to ensure effective operation of County community programs, recreation facilities and services. This position serves as an important liaison to municipal and regional partners to ensure collaboration and effective community program implementation.

The ideal candidate for this position will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Recreation, Social Work or a related field.
• Five (5) to Seven (7) years of experience in recreation and/or social work in a related field with progressive responsibilities in supporting community/program development.
• Progressive leadership experience directly supervising staff of various experience levels and projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and be able to demonstrate successful relationship building and collaboration skills.
• Strong understanding of social programming and possesses the cultural competency to work effectively and respectfully with a variety of cultures and communities in Parkland County.
• Aquatic programming and operations experience is considered an asset.
• Advanced technology and computer proficiency, including the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Possession of a valid Alberta driver’s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Please refer the Job description for details