Parks Foreperson 2 - Biodiversity

About Red Deer:

Red Deer sits at the heart of Central Alberta along the QEII corridor, perfectly positioned between Calgary and Edmonton. With more than 100,000 residents and a regional reach of over 300,000, it’s a growing hub for business, services, and opportunity.

Here, big-city amenities meet small-city ease. Enjoy abundant parks and trails, vibrant arts and culture, excellent recreation and education, and a strong sense of community.

With easy access to lakes, outdoor adventures, and the mountains, plus a thriving economy and high quality of life, Red Deer is an inviting place to live, work, and grow.

The City of Red Deer is a dynamic municipal organization with a $480M operating budget, a $60M capital program, and a workforce of nearly 1,700 employees. It is focused on growing with purpose by attracting talented, community-minded people who want to make a difference.

Guided by the vision “Our City, One Voice,” Red Deer is building a thriving, inclusive, and connected community, with priorities centered on a vibrant economy, community wellbeing, and strong engagement.

At its core, the City values its people, embracing diverse perspectives and fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and shared success.

The City of Red Deer is currently recruiting for a Parks Foreperson 2 to fill a permanent full-time position. The Parks Foreperson 2 position will be assigned a specific portfolio to execute direction from the appropriate Parks Supervisor and provide support with operational planning and budgeting. This position will also oversee the operational direction of their assigned area with the support of Parks Foreperson 1.

• Schedule and supervise City employees and contractors.
• Implement the City of Red Deer safety and training requirements.
• Manage materials and equipment to efficiently achieve a wide range of services.
• Coordinate fleet and equipment maintenance and procurement.
• Execute City Snow and Ice Control programs.
• Assist with new subdivision development inspections.
• Facilitate various utility locates and marking to assist construction development.
• Provide customer service and manage 3rd party agreements and obligations set within.

Supervise, implement work schedules, and participate in various Tree Maintenance, Tree Planting, Urban Forestry, Urban Encampment and Biohazard Control, Ecological and Environmental Services, Snow and Ice Control, and Fleet and Equipment maintenance and operational programs.

• Supervision, Leadership & Workforce Coordination
  - Lead and supervise staff and contractors, including hiring input, scheduling work, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring productivity. Coordinate resources, equipment, and cross-department collaboration while fostering team communication and adherence to organizational values and standards.
• Operations, Projects & Contract Management
  - Plan and manage parks maintenance including estimating, scheduling, coordinating crews and turf contractor, interpreting plans/specifications, and ensuring work is completed on time, on budget, and to required standards.
• Health, Safety & Risk Management
  - Implement and enforce health and safety programs, conduct inspections, provide training and site orientations, identify and mitigate risks, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain safe work environments for staff, contractors, and the public.
• Budgeting, Administration & Reporting
  - Monitor and manage budgets, track labour/material costs, approve invoices and time entries, prepare estimates and reports, and recommend cost efficiencies and operational improvements, complete variance reporting.
• Stakeholder Communication & Public Relations
  - Act as a liaison with internal departments, contractors, community groups, and the public; respond to inquiries, coordinate activities, and provide updates on projects and park operations.
• Fleet, Equipment & Materials Oversight
  - Manage fleet and equipment usage, maintenance, procurement, and material supply to ensure efficient and cost-effective operations. Parks Fleet rep experience.
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