Parks Operations Coordinator - Park Development

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 cityand their careersforward. Build a City. Build a Future at the City of Surrey.

Employment Status

Union - CUPE Local 402 - Regular Full-Time

Scope

This is an advanced level of professional work related to the coordination, supervision and delivery of park structural services within the Citys inventory of park structural assets.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include overseeing park development projects by Contractors and City staff team, through to completion and handoff to Park Operations. This position is integral to the multi-disciplinary leadership team in Park Development Services. The successful candidate will provide input to and / or lead detailed design initiatives. Under the direction of the Manager of Park Development Services, you will develop project execution strategies and deliver on the plan as well as develop project budgets / cost estimates, tender / bidding documents and award contracts in keeping with the established City of Surrey procurement.

Other duties and skills include :

• Team oriented with an open and collaborative approach to project delivery.
• Supervision of staff and contractors as well as assisting in recruitment and training.
• Strong oral and written communications skills along with project management, team leadership and training skills.
• A comprehensive knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, standards (Surrey Park Construction Standards), guidelines and materials used in park construction work.
• Superior public relations and interpersonal skills, as well as the ability to make independent decisions and exercise sound judgment and initiative while performing the duties of the position.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

Other Information

Number of Job Openings : 1

Hourly Rate : $47.52 (2024 Rate)

Conditions of Employment

This position requires completion of a Police Information Check / Vulnerable Sector Check

Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Closing Date

This job will be posted until January 6, 2026.

Our Values

Integrity - Service - Teamwork - Innovation - Community