District of Mackenzie

Director of Recreation Services

GatewaytonorthernRockyMountainadventure Showcasing the best in outdoor adventure, Mackenzie truly is a great place to live, work and play! Offering a host of year-round recreational activities including mountain biking, hiking, golfing, boating, fishing, hunting, camping and swimming, Mackenzie turns into a majestic winter wonderland ideal for ice fishing, snowmobiling, downhill skiing, snowshoeing or cross- country skiing. While located in a tranquil wilderness setting, this vibrant community is home to a variety of retail stores, restaurants and hotels. Mackenzie offers some of the most affordable housing in the province ensuring that you can enjoy a positive work life balance for you and your family.

The District of Mackenzie is currently inviting applications for the position of Director of Recreation Services. This is an exciting role for someone who is an energetic, organized qualified, looking for a full time position leading a team in Recreation Services. Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, the Director of Recreation Services will align and foster a positive team culture and position the department to meet operational guidelines and strategic goals.

Typical duties will include:

- EnsuringtheRecreationServicesDepartmentcomplieswithallapplicablefederal, provincial, local by-laws, codes and regulations governing the operation and maintenance of recreation facilities and related infrastructure.
- Developingandimplementingdepartmentalstrategicplans,projectsandinitiatives.
- Providingleadership,coaching,performancemanagement,andemployeesupportin coordination with Human Resources and the Recreation Facilities Manager.
- CommunicatingclearlytodepartmentmanagersallCouncilpolicies,servicelevel mandates and expectations, community service needs and priorities.




- EnsuringtheRecreationServicesDepartmentfollowsOccupationalHealthandSafety practices and procedures as required by WorkSafe BC and Technical Safety BC.
- InterpretingandexecutingthemostcurrentCollectiveAgreementwiththeCUPEunion.
- Preparing, negotiating terms and administering various contracts and agreements (SchoolJointUseAgreement,ConcessionLeases,UserGroupAgreementsandServiceContracts.)
- Managing and planning the Recreation Services Department’s operational and capital budget preparation andprocess. Approves expenditures within defined limits, monitors expensesandrecommendsbudgetrevisionswithintheprovisionsofapplicablepolicies.
- Working with outside professional consultants, (architects, engineers etc.) and contractorsintheplanning,implementationandmanagementofcapitalprojects.
- Reviewingandevaluatingdesigns,technicalreports,requestforproposals,tenders,and contract specifications for projects.
- Developingshortandlong-rangeassetmanagementplanning.
- Establishingandmaintainingarecreationmaintenanceandassetmanagementdatabase, by working collaboratively with various key staff and departments, to develop an understanding of the current state of assets and buildings.
- PerformingdutiesrequiredfortheDistrictofMackenzieEmergencyOperationsCommittee.

Qualified candidate will possess:

- DegreeordiplomainRecreationorarelatedfieldfromanaccreditedcollegeor university or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A minimum five (5)



years of supervisory experience in a Unionized workplace, includingexperienceworkingwithcommunitysportandeventplanningorganizations.
- Abilitytomanagesensitiveissuesandmakesounddecisionsinpoliticallyandpublicly visible environments.
- Skillsinproblemsolving,communityengagement,businesswriting,communication and/or public speaking.
- Experienceinfiscalaccountability,projectmanagement,contractadministration,and procurement processes, including tenders and RFPs.
- ExperiencewithHealth&Safetyprogramsandcommittees.;
- Previousexperienceworkingwithinamunicipalenvironmentispreferred.
- AvalidBCDriver'sLicensewithasatisfactoryDriversAbstract.

The District of Mackenzie offers a competitive and attractive compensation package with a salary range of $109,594 to $128,934 plus comprehensive health and wellness benefits. In addition, the successful candidate will benefit from continuing education opportunities. This position requires participation in a rotational on-call system.

If you are a self-directed professional who works well in a fast-paced environment and would like to join this dynamic and dedicated team, we look forward to hearing from you!

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your experience and qualifications by August 10, 2026, at 4:00pm to:

DistrictofMackenzie

Attn:CorrineHiggins, HumanResourcesCoordinator

Email: [email protected]

We value a talented and innovative workforce that represents our vibrant community spirit and are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and accessible work environment. We thank all applicants in advance for your interest in joining us at the District of Mackenzie, however only those short-listed will be contacted.

The District of Mackenzie requires the successful candidate to complete a criminal record check.

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