Manager of Parks, Recreation & Facility Services

• May 2012 - Present

• Manage and monitor the activities of the Parks, Recreation & Facilities Division of the Operational Services Department, which includes parks, buildings, ball diamonds, outdoor rinks, recreation programs, special events, and related department equipment.• Manage and monitor the activities of subordinates and demonstrate methods and techniques to accomplish assigned tasks including capital projects. • Manage staff and provides recommendations to the General Manager of Operational Services with respect to employee hiring, performance evaluation and termination.• Develop, coordinate and support culture and recreation programs for the Township through volunteers, contract workers and staff.• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Municipal Health and Safety Workplace Programs. Develop and assist in the implementation of health and safety training as required. • Review and comment on design drawings for capital works. • Assist with the preparation of the annual Divisional budget, monitor Divisional expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget, and communicate projected significant variances to the General Manager of Operational Services.• Issues tenders for the purchase of equipment and supplies, and prepares other project estimates as required by the General Manager of Operational Services. Ensures adherence to the municipality’s procurement By-law and other policies and procedures. Review, approve, and submit financial documents to the General Manager of Operational Services for final authorization for payment.• Undertake research and recommend submission of applications for grants.• Works cooperatively with other Township departments, volunteers and other organizations to ensure effective and efficient coordination of special events, activities and projects.

Recreation Coordinator

• Dec 2009 - May 2012

• Supervise all aspects of the day camp program, including interviewing and recommending the hiring of staff, staff evaluation, program selection and budget preparation.• Develop; co-ordinate and support culture and recreation programs for the Township through volunteers, contract workers and staff. • Liaise with Recreation Sub Committees, Tay Shore Trail Committee, Library, and other Associations for coordination, promotion, and delivery of programs and special events.• Responsible for promotion, rental and administration of rental contracts for all Township recreation facilities.• Responsible for acquiring, directing and coordinating a volunteer network to provide recreational opportunities for residents.• Attend all culture and recreation meetings, Tay Shore Trail Committee and other special event meetings as required. • Preparation of reports for, and attendance at Committee of all Council Meetings. • Develop and recommend program and recreation goals and objectives, policies and procedures.• Makes recommendations to Senior Management with respect to operations and capital budgets for Recreation programs and Events. • Liaises with Public Works regarding facility operating and capital requirements resulting from programming activities.• Promote recreation activities and special events through various promotion materials, media advertising and website updates.• Undertake research and submit applications for grants related to culture and recreation programs and events.• Prepare updates and maintenance to the Township’s website.

Deputy Director of Parks & Recreation

• Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

Facility Booking Coordinator

• Jun 2008 - Nov 2008

Event, Bookings and Marketing Coordinator

• Mar 2006 - Jun 2008