Program Coordinator - Parks

Openings : 1

Type of Posting : Internal & External

Location Name : City of Regina, Regina, Saskatchewan, CA

Date Posted : April 17, 2024

Closing Date : May 3, 2024

Profession : Community and Social Development

Experience Level(s) : Mid-Level

Desired Employment Status : Work Experience Opportunity for up to 16 weeks

Job ID : 2020

Note, Work Experience Opportunity for up to 16 weeks starting in May 2024.

The City of Regina is looking for a Program Coordinator - Parks. The Program Coordinator Parks will be responsible for the development, co-ordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of recreation activities and public education relating to park horticulture and urban biodiversity and forestry conservation.

Typical duties could include connecting with community organizations to build and strengthen partnerships, developing and delivering on program plans for community engagement, and prepare staff training and toolkits for program delivery.

Key Responsibilities include :

• Secures facility spaces as required and ensures the program space and equipment are safe.
• Co-ordinates and prepares daily / weekly program and staff schedules.
• Ensures the utilization of behaviour management techniques in the delivery of programs by program staff.
• Determines the need for program supplies and equipment, maintains an inventory, and assists with purchasing and maintenance of same.
• Evaluates programs, gathers statistics, and prepares evaluation reports.
• Communicates and develops a good working relationship with clients, the public, staff, volunteers, and partner agencies.
• Leads and participates in staff meetings.
• Ensures Department and Corporate procedures and / or guidelines are adhered to.
• Develops and monitors program budgets.
• Assists with the recruitment, training, supervision and evaluation of program staff.
• Prepares program resources as required.
• Works with partner agencies for co-operative programming, special events, and facility concerns.
• Performs other general administrative duties as assigned.
• Follow all rules and regulations as set out in the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.

Key Qualifications include :

• The successful candidate will have two years post-secondary education in Horticultural, Arboriculture, Environmental or Biological sciences, Education, or related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in the advocacy of, planning, delivery, and evaluation of specialized education and recreation activities relating to horticultural programs and urban forestry.
• Knowledge of a broad range of public education programs, concepts, principles, and trends relating to horticulture and urban forestry
• Knowledge of contemporary behaviour management principles and techniques in program planning and delivery for various age groups.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of customer service and demonstrated ability to effectively apply them.
• Knowledge of current evaluation and reporting principles, practices and techniques.
• Knowledge of leisure and social needs of a variety of target groups and demonstrated ability to teach and coach others in the skills needed to perform in these activities.
• Knowledge of the program planning cycle including needs assessment, program development, delivery, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the general rules and regulations of the Provincial Occupational Health and Safety Act and the City of Regina Occupational Health and Safety Manual.

Added Requirements :

• Must be available to work non-standard hours and weekends.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have the ability to travel within the city.
• Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Level C.
• Candidates should have an understanding of forestry and horticulture and an interest in community engagement and education.
• Between 15 and 30 years of age when employment begins (inclusive)
• A Canadian citizen, or permanent resident or a protected person as defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act
• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial / territorial legislation and regulations

Note : Testing may be done to evaluate knowledge, skills and abilities.

Note : As per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy, the successful candidate is required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check.

Note : Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of acquired education.

Jurisdiction : CUPE Local 21

Division : City Planning & Community Services

Department : Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services

Hourly Salary : $22.84

The City of Regina acknowledges that we are on Treaty 4 Territory, and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

We want to show our recognition and respect to the Nations and the ancestors of this territory, we are grateful for the privilege to be here, to co-exist.

We recognize that much of the harms of the past have shaped our relationship; we are committed to our work of building trust.

We hope for good and everlasting relationships to create true partnerships with Indigenous peoples.

Regina is committed to employment equity and accessibility. We encourage applications from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities / expressions.

Note : The City of Regina strives to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the application and selection process.

If you would like to request an accommodation at any stage of the process, please note in your application or contact 306-777-7000.