Parks Supervisor The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury offers a return to small town charm while being one of the country’s fastest growing communities. We are a vibrant, thriving community that possess a sense of pride and where community spirit prevails. Our Town is committed to being a complete and healthy community where there are opportunities for everyone to contribute and to benefit.

We are looking for a highly motivated professional to contribute to the Recreation & Cultural Services Department.

Reporting to the Manager of Parks and Construction Projects this position is responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and continuous improvement of the Town's parks and park inspection/maintenance, grass cutting operations, turf maintenance, sports field maintenance, living asset programs, including urban forestry, arboriculture, horticulture, natural heritage assets, parks landscapes, boulevard and streetscape plantings, and related municipal asset management initiatives.

Duties and Responsibilities

- Schedules staff and supervises maintenance operations for parks, woodlots, open space, trails and streetscapes.
- Coordinates implementation of services-in-kind requests for community and special events held in parks including organizing set-up and take-down of fencing and barricades, deployment of garbage receptacles and picnic tables, portable washrooms, staging, and resident requests, etc. utilizing CityWide software.
- Oversees general/routine inspection and minor repair to parks vehicle fleet/equipment; arranges regular maintenance and major repairs to vehicles/equipment.
- Supervises assigned staff including scheduling of work, staff training/development, new-hire orientation, health & safety and other regulatory compliance, performance management/review, coaching/mentoring, collective agreement administration, time-sheet review and overtime/vacation authorization, payroll submissions, progressive discipline,



and termination recommendations.
- Regularly reviews and evaluates field operations and service delivery methods/processes with a view to benchmarking productivity, streamlining/updating practices, assuring compliance with standards/procedures and health & safety, and fostering excellence in customer service.
- Ensures that arboriculture and horticulture maintenance and planting programs are planned for an executed on an annual basis, complete with continuous improvement.
- Responds to enquiries from and/or liaises with the public, community groups, sports/user groups, and special event organizers.
- Responsible to monitor and control applicable operational and capital budgets
- Provides input to the Manager of Parks & Construction Projects in the development of parks maintenance and equipment standards, level of service standards, parks and user policies, and other similar guiding parameters for operation.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

- University degree in Recreation and Leisure Services, Forestry, Environmental Science, Urban Forestry, Landscape Architecture or related discipline.
- 5 years supervisory experience in municipal parks, urban forestry, horticulture, living asset management, and fleet management programs with preference given to those in a unionized environment.
- Professional certifications and designations considered an asset, including International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) Certified Arborist or Certified Horticultural Technician (CHT), Parks and Recreation Ontario (PRO) Qualified Designation,



Landscape Exterminator and/or Structural Exterminator Licence, and ISA Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ).
- Thorough working knowledge of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and sound safety practices in community recreational facility environments.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, time/project management, organizational, analytical, recordkeeping, work prioritization, problem-solving and staff leadership and supervisory skills.
- Ability to promote a culture of inclusiveness and work with a diverse population of employees, participants, agencies and the public.
- Ability to provide a satisfactory Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check upon hire.

The position offers a salary range of $96,273 to $117,020 (2026 rates) based on a 40 hour workweek plus a competitive benefit package and an option for flexible work arrangements.

Closing date for this position is October 9, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, and will only be used for candidate selection.

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to equity in employment. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, persons with disabilities, and those who identify as LGBTQ2S .

The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is committed to providing accommodations based on any human rights protected grounds and in accordance with the AODA, throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, please notify us when contacted for an interview and we will work with you to meet your needs.

📌 Parks Supervisor (Bradford West Gwillimbury)
🏢 Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
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