Recreation Planner

at  Quantum Recreation

RECREATION PLANNER

Quantum Recreation
Status: Full-Time
Hours of Work: 80 hours bi-weekly (hybrid work model available)
Rate of Pay: Starting at $23 per hour

SUMMARY

Are you excited to contribute to the diverse field of recreation? Do you want to understand the business of recreation delivery? Quantum Recreation is expanding our team dedicated to recreation infrastructure and planning, including playgrounds, parks, campgrounds, and sports fields. This hybrid role provides flexibility for remote work and hands-on site visits across Canada.
As a Recreation Technician and Recreation Planning Analyst, you’ll be crucial in recreation infrastructure testing and business and project analysis. You will add to our Recreation Planning teams by researching, analyzing trends, and developing comprehensive databases to support strategic decision-making within Community Services.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in or returning to studies in Recreation, Urban and Regional Planning, Geography, Public Administration, Community Development, or related fields.
• 2+ years of experience in service delivery of recreation, research or recreation or community services, and planning environment, with skills in benchmarking, program analysis, and data validation.
• Proficiency with MS Office, database applications, and desktop publishing.
• Familiarity with third-party demographic software and GIS applications is beneficial.
• Strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Must be able to occasionally handle items up to 50 lbs and frequently up to 35 lbs.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Successful police check.
  Additional Information Our recruitment process may include tests or interviews conducted via video conference. All applications must be submitted online. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Job Type: Full-time
  Pay: $23.00-$35.00 per hour
  Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In perso

• Conduct inspections of playgrounds, parks, campgrounds, and sports fields (training provided).
• Recreation planners prepare planning documents and coordinate park and trail management planning.
• Conduct research and analysis related to recreation projects, including Line of Business (LOB) and Facility Profiles.
• Compile and distribute statistical reports to track key performance indicators.
• Manage databases on facility profiles and customers engaged in recreation activities.
• Analyze data to identify trends and patterns, enabling informed decision-making.
• Track progress on regional capital projects impacting recreation facilities.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate information exchange.
• Create user-friendly outputs that support decision-making for supervisors and managers.
• Ensure the accuracy of reports and grant applications, as well as other related tasks.
• Perform other related duties as required.