TOWN OF OAKVILLE

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Peoples, Vancouver has a commitment to becoming a City of Reconciliation. Vancouver consistently ranks as one of the world’s most liveable and environmentally sustainable cities. Named among Canada's Top 100 Employers, BC's Top Employers, and Canada's Greenest Employers, the City of Vancouver seeks colleagues who can help shape and embody our core commitments to sustainability, reconciliation, equity and outstanding quality of life for all residents.

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Main Purpose and Function
A key component of the Operations and Maintenance Group of the Park Board’s Recreation team, this is a technical, leadership position that manages the base building plant operations, specialized recreation facilities such as ice rink ammonia plants, swimming pools, and building services for the recreation department.

This position is responsible for the technical and supervisory oversight of building operations ensuring that the facilities within the portfolio are:

Operated and maintained in compliance with all regulatory requirements
Kept in good working order and clean condition
Provide an effective platform from which clients and Park Board staff can deliver their services
Run efficiently and as economically as possible

This position provides the leadership and technical oversight of the mechanical, general maintenance and janitorial staff assigned to the Recreation department. They are involved in the development and implementation of long and short-term maintenance planning as it pertains to recreation facilities. This position assists the division in developing strategic goals and objectives and is responsible for the workplace health and welfare of the operations staff.



The position reports to the Associate Director, Recreation Services but has frequent interaction with other Associate Directors on the Recreation Leadership Team, Recreation staff, Real Estate and Facilities Management (REFM), and other City Departments. There is also considerable interaction with external agencies such as Community Centre Associations, non-profit operators, WorkSafe BC and Technical Safety BC. This position has a minimum of 2 direct reports, including 2 exempt Superintendent, Recreation Operations.