Team Lead, Parks

The City of Beaumont is growing and evolving — and so are the parks, green spaces, and community amenities that make our city such a vibrant place to live. Our Operations team plays a critical role in maintaining safe, beautiful, and functional outdoor spaces for residents year-round. Located within the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, Beaumont offers the opportunity to lead municipal parks operations in a dynamic and community-focused environment.

Are you a hands‑on leader who thrives in outdoor operations, team development, and service excellence? The Public Works department is seeking a Team Lead, Parks to oversee the daily maintenance and operations of municipal parks, green spaces, sports fields, Clear Water Cemetery, and seasonal amenities. In this role, you will provide leadership to Parks staff, coordinate contractors, support special events, and ensure service levels are delivered safely, efficiently, and cost‑effectively.

If you’re passionate about community spaces, operational excellence, and leading high‑performing teams - this role is for you.

• Planning, organizing, scheduling, and monitoring daily maintenance activities across parks, sports fields, playgrounds, cemetery grounds, and public green spaces
• Supervising full‑time and seasonal staff, including hiring, training, coaching, performance management, and promoting a strong team culture
• Overseeing contractors to ensure safety, quality control, and compliance with contract requirements
• Coordinating equipment and fleet maintenance in collaboration with the Fleet Coordinator
• Supporting special events through setup, staffing coordination, traffic control, and site maintenance
• Monitoring weather conditions and responding to after‑hours or emergency situations as required

• Investigating and responding to service requests from residents, contractors, and internal departments
• Providing clear, professional communication — including education and de‑escalation when necessary
• Maintaining detailed records and ensuring timely closure of service requests
• Review and provide comments on park and trail components of various residential and commercial applications, ranging from high level documents such as Area Structure Plans to detailed civil engineering drawings

• Leading the implementation of the City’s Health & Safety Program, including Field Level Hazard Assessments (FLHA), inspections, and incident reporting
• Ensuring staff adhere to safety standards and wear appropriate PPE
• Conducting playground safety inspections (CAN/CSA‑Z614) and ensuring public‑facing amenities are safe and compliant
• Supporting contractor safety oversight and compliance

• Assisting with budget planning and monitoring expenditures within approved operating and capital budgets
• Strategically allocating staff, equipment, and contractor resources to meet service levels
• Procuring materials and supplies in alignment with budget and operational needs
• Providing technical input on access permits and operational projects

• Minimum 4 years of related experience, including supervisory or leadership experience
• Minimum 2 years of post‑secondary education (equivalencies will be considered)
• Class 3 Driver’s Licence with Q endorsement and clean driver’s abstract
• Clean Criminal Records Check
• Strong knowledge of parks and recreation operations, equipment, arboriculture, horticulture, and turf maintenance
• Experience with equipment operation and maintenance
• Sound understanding of Alberta Occupational Health & Safety Act, safety legislation, and best practices
• Strong leadership, decision‑making, and conflict resolution skills
• Proficiency…