Lead parks, forestry, cemetery, and open-space operations for the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, with responsibility for sustainable asset management. This full time permanent manager role reports to the Director of Community Services. You will oversee 48 parks, more than 500 acres of open space, Greenwood Cemetery, the urban forestry program, and River District beautification initiatives. The position combines operational leadership, parks planning, budgeting, environmental stewardship, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead park, open-space, forestry, and cemetery operations
- Direct maintenance, campground, events, and beautification programs
- Oversee parks planning, development applications, and public engagement
- Manage operating budgets, capital projects, assets,



fleet, and equipment
- Prepare reports and represent the City with community partners

Requirements:
- Post-secondary degree in a related discipline
- Minimum five years of progressive leadership experience
- Experience supervising staff in a unionized environment
- Knowledge of parks, forestry, cemetery, and landscape management
- Valid G Class driver's licence and reliable vehicle Bring municipal leadership, strategic planning, budgeting, and environmental management expertise to Owen Sound’s valued public spaces.

📌 Parks and Open Space Manager (Owen Sound)
🏢 Owen Sound
📍 Owen Sound