Lead parks and trail development for the City of Guelph from a hybrid workplace, applying planning and leadership expertise. Shape quality community spaces through cooperative direction.

Reporting to the General Manager, Parks, the Manager provides leadership, direction, and supervision to the Park and Trail division. The position oversees park planning, development, redevelopment, capital projects, budgets, agreements, and development review. It also supports inclusive community engagement and compliance with City policies, legislation, and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

- Lead Park and Trail Development staff and evaluate performance
- Set annual objectives, work programs, priorities, and improvement areas
- Develop parks planning standards, policies, procedures, and strategies




- Oversee parkland requirements through development review processes
- Manage capital projects, contracts, budgets, and financial forecasts

Requirements:

- Post-secondary education in Landscape Architecture or a related field
- Experience in open space planning and development
- Leadership experience managing staff or leading work teams
- Knowledge of Ontario planning and development approvals processes
- Valid Class G driver's licence with a good driving record

Bring parks planning, development leadership, budget control, and collaboration skills to the City of Guelph’s community spaces.

📌 Manager Parks and Trails Development (Guelph)
🏢 City of Guelph
📍 Guelph