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63369Job Category: Policy, Planning & ResearchDivision & Section:
Parks & Recreation, PR ParksWork

Location:
Kipling Yard, 441 Kipling Avenue, 343 Eastern Avenue, 100 Rosedale Valley RoadJob Type & Duration:
Permanent, Full-timeSalary Range:
$126,000
- $176,140Shift Information:
Monday to Friday, 35 hours per weekAffiliation:
Non-UnionNumber of Positions Open:
3Posting Period:
02-NOV-2026 to 09-NOV-2026
Reporting to the Director, Parks, the incumbent provides overall leadership of the Parks Standards and Innovation units which oversee business development and transformation through development and implementation of policies, standards, training, new technology and new programs on a citywide basis for the Parks Branch. The position implements, monitors and ensures policy compliance and quality assurance, collaborates with other Parks and Recreation branches and City divisions. The position provides operational support and coordination in the areas of staffing, budget, complex issue and emergency management.
Major

Responsibilities:

The primary functions associated with this position include but are not limited to:Provides leadership in the design, development and implementation of innovative programs in the revitalization of Branch services by integrating trends, assessing environmental initiatives and impacts, identifying emerging issues and efficiencies, and promoting community development and partnershipsEvaluates operational efficiencies, identifies duplication of function, establishes performance targets and provides ongoing consultation and direction to Branch operations including the monitoring of programs to ensure compliance, consistency,



continuous improvement and effective delivery of servicesDevelops and implements detailed plans and establishes policies/procedures to ensure quality programs and services along with necessary training and change managementDevelops and manages Branch operating budget including managing annual work selection allocations, procurement planning and business case developmentResponds to emergency and priority situations by anticipating problems, making decisions, deploying appropriate financial and human resources;
provides senior level operational support to the Director and coordinates all branch operations support issues including labour disruption, weather related emergency response, smog and heat alert protocols and other divisional operational issuesProvides leadership to and liaison for business transformation, geospacial asset management system development, work management system development and associated business processes inclusive of resulting components that include organizational change, operational change and culture changeOversees the Branch service planning, new and enhanced services and strategic direction based upon Council and City wide prioritiesPlans, identifies and generates partnership development opportunities with internal Divisions, other municipalities and external partners such as Toronto Water, Toronto Transportation, MLS, TRCA, and Toronto Polices ServicesNegotiates service level / partnership agreementsManages,



motivates and trains the unit’s staff, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational, performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in othersProvides senior level strategic advice to the Director and Managers on issues that pertain to Citywide and Branch operationsRepresents key issues and reports for the Parks Branch at Committee, Division and City wide meetingsRepresents the Division/Branch on Inter-Divisional project committees and teamsChairs Branch Committees, liaises with sub-committees including prioritizing of tasks and responsibilitiesResponds to Councillor requests, media and public enquiries and complaints in a timely mannerOversees research and preparation of reports, presentations and communications on behalf of the Division and Branch on issues that impact the City of TorontoIdentifies, develops, co-ordinates and implements Branch professional development and succession planning initiativesSupervises the day to day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning, prioritizing and reviewing of workCoordinates, reviews and edits Branch business reports, articles, briefing notes, memos and correspondenceMonitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments and recommends disciplinary action when necessaryDevelops, recommends and administers the annual budget for the unit, and ensures that the unit’s expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitationsCoordinates the development of the Branch annual operating budget submissionsEnsures compliance with the Union Collective Agreements, covering unionized workers in CUPE Local 416 and Local 79, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other r

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