Manager, Parks Capital
Posting Start Date: 7/20/26
Job Opening Number: 107168
Job Requisition Number: 445
Number of Positions: 1
Job Type: Management and Administration
Job Code: Manager 8, 35
Department: COMMUNITY SERVICES
Division: Parks Maintenance & Forestry
Hiring Salary Range: $131,926.00 - $148,417.00 per annum
Job Grade: 8
Job Status and Duration: Full Time (FT), Regular (R)
Hours of Work: 35 Hour work week
Location: WILLIAMS PARKWAY OPS CENTER
Posting Date: July 20, 2026
Closing Date: August 31st 2026
Reporting to the Director, Parks Maintenance and Forestry, this role is responsible for managing and coordinating all activities related to the delivery of City initiated Capital Parks and Recreation Projects, Asset Repair and Replacement and Parkland Construction; oversees the preparation and administration of the annual Capital Design and Construction Capital and Operating Budget; responsible to ensure that Capital Projects are aligned with the City's Strategic Plan and Business Plans. Assists in providing analysis, responses and recommendations on policy and strategic issues. Provides human resources functions for non-union and two bargaining units, staff performance and training and quality assurance activities supporting the departmental mission, vision and service plan; ensures inspection, maintenance and replacement programs meet service levels within budgetary limits.
The ideal candidate will hold a Diploma or Degree in Landscape Architecture, Landscape Construction, Civil Engineering or equivalent. A Landscape Architect registered with the Ontario Association of Landscape Architects (OALA) is considered an asset. They will have a minimum of ten (10) years of relevant progressive, practical experience in the design, development and construction of municipal parks and open spaces including human resource management environment, with five to seven (5-7) years of progressive experience in parks maintenance, preferably in both public and unionized environments; five to seven (5-7) years management experience; ability to lead, coach, motivate and manage staff; and experience in contract management, construction law, project delivery and commissioning.
If you wish to be considered for the role, please email your cover letter and resume in PDF format to Kartik Kumar at by August 31st, 2026. Although, we appreciate all applications, only the ones that are the closest fit to the clients' requirements will be contacted. Thank you very much!
