Park Manager

The Opportunity:

• Develops, implements and oversees annual operating budget (revenue and expense) to deliver park programming and capital upgrades ensuring acquisitions are made according to established procedures and provides timely, accurate information on expenditures and revenue.
• Develops, implements and oversees annual operational plan ensuring efficiency, optimal customer service, security of assets and compliance with legislation and policy.
• Negotiates and establishes local partnerships and sponsorships to promote programs and events to attract visitors and enhance revenue
• Administers campgrounds (including central reservation), cottage leases (including site inspections, building codes, trespasses, encroachments and compliance) and park contracts/agreements such as service contracts.
• Conducts staffing for non-permanent, labour service and students every spring and permanent positions as required to meet park objectives
• Directs park operations ensuring priorities and expectations are communicated clearly and accountability for activities is understood. Provides direction and coaching to park staff including, performance assessment, training and development, coaching and advising, assigning work.
• Provides direction for and ensures the Ministry’s Safety Management Program is delivered according to the Ministry’s safe work procedures and OH&S legislation. Providing a safe work environment for staff and a safe environment for visitors.
• Develops, collaborates and implements park management strategies, operational plans, capital planning and ecosystem management plans.
• Interacts daily with park users and stakeholders. This includes investigating public complaints about park programs, policies and customer service and taking a lead role to resolve the issues locally.
• Educates, collaborates and negotiates with stakeholders, aboriginal and other interest groups on the need for Environmental stewardship and resource management
• Monitors commercial cottage and institutional lessees and service contractors’ performances to ensure compliance with lease agreement, contracts and public safety requirements. Negotiates resolution of solution.
• Implements and/or oversees resource management including vegetation management plans, prescribed burns, grazing, haying, resource exploration leases such as oil and gas
• Establish and maintain relationships with the Ministry of Environment to ensure appropriate service delivery of the “Enforcement Program”
• Establish regular and formalized interaction with park stakeholders through a “Park Advisory Board” – visitors, commercial lessees, cottage lessees, various clubs and First Nation groups.
• Communicates and maintains partnerships with other government agencies (provincially and federally) including Ministries of Environment, Highways, Agriculture, Government Relations, Justice, Central Services and Water Security Agency. And federal agencies such as Parks Canada and Fisheries.

The Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion, that creates equitable space for all staff and is reflective of the community we serve. The Ministry welcomes applications from all individuals, and we encourage applicants to self-identify in their application. We affirm our Commitment to Reconciliation as we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees.

• Executes and oversees the ministry’s strategic, operational, and branch plans across areas such as contract management, lease administration, building operations and preventative maintenance, energy management, capital projects, major maintenance, accommodation and space planning, and security services.
• Leads and mentors a diverse team, including building operators, general trades, maintenance staff, and park personnel.
• Engages with the public, external stakeholders, agencies, and industry representatives to address operational issues and establish partnerships.
• Develops and manages building operations, maintenance, and capital budgets and plans, ensuring financial performance is regularly analyzed to inform short- and long-term strategies.
• Oversees property acquisition and disposal, space portfolio analysis, and tenant improvements for government ministries, boards, commissions, and crown corporations.
• Develops and manages contracts and service agreements with private sector companies to deliver building and maintenance services.
• Monitors lease performance to ensure landlord services meet contractual obligations and client needs.
• Researches, analyzes, and advises on current and future provincial space requirements.
• Develops accommodation planning policies, space standards, and guidelines, and provides strategic planning with a focus on leasing strategies and transactions.

Job Capabilities:

In this leadership and supervisory role, we are seeking someone who:

• Holds themselves and others accountable for delivering on work expectations.
• Demonstrates innovation and supports their team to identify, iterate, and implement new solutions.
• Brings people together in a collaborative manner and builds relationships that deliver desired outcomes.
• Is inclusive, promotes, supports, and enables belonging, encourages diversity, and values all contributions.
• Is adaptable, anticipates the impact of change, models agility, and supports their team through ambiguity.
• Is outcomes-focused, enables their team to meet or exceed established goals, and balances longer term objectives with tactical execution.
  

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• Provincial park values and principles, as well as planning, operations and management techniques;
• Human resource management principles and practices;
• Business planning and administration and financial management policies and practices;
• Project management theory and application; and
• Acts, regulations, policies and practices pertaining to environmental and resource protection, drinking water treatment; OH&S, wastewater and public health; and ministry programs, policies and procedures.
• Provides input to help formulate corporate priorities and commits to achieving success at the team and the ministry level; and
• Develops and implements long range strategies to reach branch/program/ministry goals to advance organizational priorities.
• Anticipates and prepares for responses or reactions of others with sensitivity and directness; and

• Customizes and adapts communication and discussion to appeal to the specific interest, need and level of the audience.

Job Skills:

• Communication (Level C)
• Critical Thinking (Level C)
• Digital Skills (Level C)
• Interacting with Others (Level C)
• Navigating Ambiguity (Level C)
• Managing Self (Level C)
• Health, Safety and Wellness (Level C)
• Data Literacy (Level C)
• Influence (Level C)
• Political and Organizational Awareness (Level C)
• Managing Organizational Resources (Level C)
• Managing Talent (Level C)
  

Learn more about the Government of Saskatchewan’s Capabilities and Skills Framework here.

What We Offer:

• Dynamic and challenging work
• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension
• Vacation, scheduled days off, and other types of leave
• Inclusive work environments
• Career growth, development, and advancement opportunities
• Flexible work arrangements

Our Commitment to Excellence:

The Government of Saskatchewan upholds deep-rooted values of Respect and Integrity, Serving Citizens, Excellence and Innovation, and Acting as One Team.