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 Solid 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 (Toronto)
🏢 City of Toronto
📍 Toronto