Manager Parks

At a glance

• Salary: $126,000–$176,140
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week
• Work Location: Alness Yard, 21 Alness St, North York M3J 3H3
• Job Type: 1 Permanent vacancy
• Affiliation: Non-Union
• Posting Period: 04-Nov-2026 to 11-Nov-2026

Full posting

Posted: Nov 3, 2026 Apply now » MANAGER PARKS • Job ID: 63367 • Job Category: • Division & Section: Parks, Forestry & Recreation, PFR Parks • Work Location: Alness Yard, 21 Alness St, North York M3J 3H3 • Job Type & Duration: 1 Permanent vacancies • Salary Range: $126,000-$176,140 • Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week per week • Affiliation: Non-Union • Posting Period: 04-Nov-2026 to 11-Nov-2026 • Major Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director Parks, provides for the delivery of Parks Services within a defined geographic area. Provides direct leadership and support to a range of parks services within their area, as well as city wide responsibilities for technical and community response issues. Working cooperatively with other Branches and Divisions, the Manager provides leadership to key divisional programs, initiatives and services as a member of a variety of self-directed, high performing work teams that advance the goals of our Strategic Plan. • Functions as a member of the Parks Branch Management Team • Provides senior level support for the Director including representing senior leadership at internal and external meetings. • Develops and implements detailed plans and recommends policies regarding program specific requirements. • Develops, recommends and administers the annual budget for the District, and ensures that the unit's expenditures are controlled and maintained within approved budget limitations. • Manages, motivates and trains multidisciplinary staff of approximately 350 FTEs within the unit, ensuring effective teamwork, high standards of work quality and organizational performance, continuous learning and encourages innovation in others. • Supervises the day to day operation of all assigned staff including the scheduling, assigning and reviewing of work. Authorizes and controls vacation and overtime requests. Monitors and evaluates staff performance, approves salary increments and recommends disciplinary action when necessary. • Provides direction to Management teams to develop and implement City wide policies and procedures in areas such as Turf General Services, Horticulture, Parks Construction and Technical Services and Golf Courses. • Directs parks related maintenance services such as horticulture, turf, general services such as litter removal and custodial services at parks buildings, artificial ice rink operations, infrastructure repairs and maintenance, special events and projects within the assigned district, including allocation of resources, levels and quality of service, and liaise with related divisions, agencies and utilities for the care and maintenance of all City green space. • Ensures the care and maintenance of City assets including all parks/open space and parks buildings in a geographic area, yard properties, fleet and equipment. • Oversees the hiring of permanent and temporary staff for the defined district and/or area of responsibility. • Ensures compliance with Union Collective Agreements, covering unionized workers in CUPE Local 416, Local 79 and trade unions, Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other relative legislation to protect the safety of our employees and our communities. • Acts as a Supervisor under the definitions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and ensures that adequate training, safety equipment and safe work procedures are in place in order to develop a strong culture of Health and Safety and minimize any Health and Safety issues. • Develops and implements fiscal management strategies, and effective operational plans to ensure the delivery of quality service to efficiently and effectively meet customer service needs and requirements and achieve Divisional mission and goals. • Establishes, implements and monitors performance management measures including fiscal and program performance to ensure services are meeting the goals of the Parks & Recreation Division. • Represents the Division/Branch on community and project committees. Consults and meets with Ward Councillors, outside agencies and community groups, environmental groups and other stakeholders. • Directs General Parks Supervisors to investigate and review and approve appropriate action related to issues from the Mayor's office, Councillors, deputations at Committee or Community Council, general inquiries from the public and/or complaints. • Manages all labour relations issues related to permanent and temporary staff within the District through the grievance process complying with the collective agreement and employment standards. • Leads community consultation for the design, development and management of parks improvements and approved capital projects. • Works collaboratively and network with community groups, sports organizations, parks and environmental groups and a variety of other stakeholders. • Provides leadership training and monitoring of all City policies and procedures including Conflict of Interest, Purchasing and Collective Agreements. • Interacts with the news media, responding to questions on specific projects and responds to technical, policy and procedural questions. • Other responsibilities as assigned and determined to address unexpected issues, projects within the division Key Qualifications: • • Post secondary education in a discipline pertinent to the job function combined with relevant management training and experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. • Extensive management experience gained through progressively more responsible positions in Parksand Recreation that includes the functions and administration of parks operations, service delivery, facility management, technical services, strategic planning, policy development, project planning and management, community engagement and development. • Extensive experience in leading, motivating, directing and managing a diverse workforce in a fast paced politically sensitive, customer service oriented environment. • Experience in financial reporting processes including budget preparation and control, expenditure forecasting, preparation and interpretation of financial reports; and reporting on key performance indicators. • Proficiency in various competencies that include highly developed human relations skills, financial management, ability to communicate, negotiate and develop solid internal and external relationships, analysis and conflict resolution skills • Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to prepare detailed reports for Council and Committee, and make presentations. • • Significant knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, the Collective Agreements and related Labour Legislation, corporate standards, policies and practices. • Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Province of Ontario Class "G" Driver's License and the ability to obtain a City equipment operators permit. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. Learn more about the City’s commitment to employment equity. Accommodation The City of Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request. Learn more about the City’s Hiring Policies and Accommodation Process. Apply now »