Lead Parks standards and innovation for the City of Toronto, applying business transformation and operational planning expertise. This permanent full-time role follows Monday-to-Friday, 35-hour weeks.
Reporting to the Director, Parks, the Manager leads Parks Standards and Innovation units across citywide services. The work covers policies, standards, training, technology, programs, quality assurance, and compliance. It also includes budgets, staffing, partnerships, emergency management, and change management.
Key Responsibilities: Lead innovative programs, service revitalization, and community partnerships
Evaluate efficiencies, performance targets, compliance, and continuous improvement
Develop policies, training, business cases, and change plans
Manage budgets, procurement planning, and work allocations




Coordinate emergency responses and branch operational support
Requirements: Post-secondary education and relevant management training or equivalent expertise
Extensive public-sector management, operations, planning, or project experience
Experience managing staff and developing high-performing teams
Experience with transformation, technology improvements, and change management
Robust writing, presentation, negotiation, analytical, and conflict-resolution skills
Bring accountable leadership, business transformation, and parks operations expertise to the City of Toronto’s standards and innovation portfolio.

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📌 Parks Standards and Innovation Manager (Ontario)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Ontario