Parks Lead

Full job description
Closing date
June 8, 2026
Status
Open
Parks Lead
Full Time • Permanent Employment
Wage: $34.38 per hour (2026)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: June 8, 2026
Posting Date: May 16, 2026

Join our dynamic team dedicated to preserving and enhancing our community's green spaces! We are a passionate organization committed to maintaining parks that provide sanctuary, recreation, and beauty for all. If you're ready to lead by example and make a tangible difference in your community, this could be the perfect role for you.

Position Overview:
As the Parks Lead Hand, you will be at the forefront of ensuring our parks remain pristine and welcoming environments for all visitors. You will oversee the operation and maintenance of parks, trails, open spaces, outdoor facilities, and trees. You will also play a pivotal role in shaping the landscape of our community by assisting in the planning, development, and completion of new and existing park projects and in maintenance duties required to fulfil the objectives of the yearly work plan.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direction to one staff and seasonal Parks Staff
Collaborate with the Recreation Facilities Lead and the Manager of Recreation and Parks to ensure working plans are developed and implemented for seasonal staff
Coordinate daily tasks and assignments, ensuring efficient use of resources and timely completion of work
Act as a point of contact for park users, addressing inquiries, concerns, and feedback in a professional and responsive manner
Ensure compliance with all relevant health and safety regulations and protocols, promoting a culture of safety within the team
Qualifications:

Certification in Parks and Recreation Management, horticultural, landscape architecture or related field
Five years’ experience in parks and recreation facilities and ground maintenance operations
Three years supervisory/management experience with responsibility for a major function and its personnel
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
I.S.A Certified Arborist an asset or ability to obtain
C.S.A. Playground Inspector an asset or ability to obtain
Sports Field Operator 1 and 2 preferred
Alberta Class 5 Driver’s license (Class 3 preferred)
This position is within the scope of C.U.P.E. Local 8+8. Complete job descriptions are available upon request.

Apply to:
Employee Services Manager
hr@peaceriver.ca
Quote Competition #25/014

File
2026 05 16 Parks Lead.pdf