Recreation Operations Manager

Overview

As one of the fastest growing cities in Canada, City of Surrey is a globally recognized leader in building vibrant, sustainable communities through technology and innovation. City of Surrey employees are talented innovators, inspired by meaningful work and the opportunity to drive our city and their careers forward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Exempt - Regular Full-Time

Scope

This exciting and dynamic manager position requires an advanced level of professional responsibility, overseeing the complex and varied operations and administration of recreation services. This role involves leading the development, coordination, and delivery of community programs and partnerships tailored to meet local needs. Work at this level is characterized by the significant scope and depth of financial and supervisory responsibility within a diverse working environment as well as its high-profile accountability for community service.

Responsibilities

This management position is responsible for :

• Developing long range plans and program frameworks within specific functional areas of the Recreation Services Division.
• Overseeing complex key facility operations including maintenance, safety and security.
• Financial management including budget preparation for operating and capital budget planning, forecasting and monitoring.
• Managing a team of dedicated, unionized staff by overseeing effective hiring, labour relations, and staff development, to ensure the delivery of exceptional services.
• Planning, developing, promoting and the evaluation and collaboration of programs and services that address the full range of diverse developmental needs and aspirations.
• Managing risk and occupational health and safety issues and providing healthy and safe environments for workers and patrons alike.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships from formal partnerships to informal working relationships with internal department managers and external organizations or agencies.

Qualifications

As the successful candidate you :

Other Information

Number of Job Openings : 1

Pay Grade : M2 - $108,999 - $128,234

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check.

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until March 4, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community