Branch Manager, Attractions, Culture and Nature (ID: 54953)

Closing Date:

May 18, 2026 11:59:00 PM (MDT)

Lead the Pulse of Edmonton!

Edmonton is a city of energy, history, and the natural beauty of the North Saskatchewan River Valley. We are looking for a collaborative and community-minded leader to take the helm of our newly formed Attractions, Culture and Nature branch.

If you are a leader who values people, heritage, and the outdoors, this is an opportunity to manage a diverse team of 850+ staff dedicated to making Edmonton a great place to live, play, and visit.

Reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager of the Community Services Department, you will be responsible for a complex operation with a $50M+ expenditure budget and $25M+ in annual revenue. Your influence spans:

Major Landmarks: The Edmonton Valley Zoo, Muttart Conservatory, and Fort Edmonton Park

Heritage & Culture: City Archives, Artifacts Centre, and the John Walter Museum

Nature & Recreation: 23 River Valley Parks, 3 Municipal Golf Courses, and the John Janzen Nature Centre

Civic Vibrancy: Over 800 annual events, festivals, the City Arts Centre, and liaison with critical partners

Your Impact:

Inspire a Dedicated Team : Lead a team of 5 Directors and 850+ staff, fostering an environment of psychological safety, collective pride, and relentless excellence.

Catalyze Bold Innovation: Serve as a change agent, sparking creativity in the organization to ensure Edmonton remains at the forefront of urban culture and nature.

Lead Strategic Growth: Align the Branch’s revenues and public policy goals with City Council’s vision, ensuring every dollar invested builds a more vibrant city.

Champion Partnerships: Act as the City’s primary bridge to key civic partners and agencies, leveraging and amplifying our collective strengths as a city.

Plan Infrastructure: Drive the evolution of our city’s landmarks by sponsoring major capital and planning projects that transform facility master plans into reality.

Elevate the Experience: Lean into technology and best practices to drive continuous improvement, ensuring our service delivery is as seamless as it is memorable.

Steward Civic Resources: Navigate the annual budgeting process to ensure resource allocation is strategic, equitable, and focused on the long‑term health of our city’s assets.

Is this your next chapter?

We need a Relationship Builder and Systems Thinker who can navigate the complexities of a thriving municipality while continuing to motivate and inspire a team of passionate public servants who love what they do. To be successful in this role, you are a:

Relational Leader:

You don’t just manage—you listen, you lead, you inspire. You are a champion for your team, committed to their growth.

Collaborative Catalyst:

You are a strategic connector who actively leverages the deep wisdom and lived experience of our community partners to co-create a more inclusive and vibrant city.

Visionary Architect:

You are committed to preparing for the future as our city grows to 2 million people, ensuring our infrastructure and programming meet the expectations of the next generation.

Courageous Change Agent:

You see what is possible and work with the teams to generate and pursue continuous improvement opportunities.

Operational Elite:

You have a proven track record of managing large budgets and teams. You are agile and able to anticipate business opportunities and influence city‑wide policy planning and initiatives.

Intuitive Communicator:

You anticipate reputational risks before they surface. With deep situational awareness, you create credibility that builds trust and preserves integrity.

Thoughtful Steward:

You are a primary steward of the City’s Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm).

Inclusive Leader:

You embrace our culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation, and inclusion (https://bit.ly/3hd2d95).

Qualifications:

Education: A University Degree

Significant experience providing strategic leadership in a large complex organization of comparable scope and scale to this Branch, within either the private or public sectors

Combinations of education and experience will be considered

Ready to shape the character of our city? Apply to lead the Attractions, Culture and Nature Branch and build a legacy that Edmontonians will enjoy for decades to come!

Conditions of Employment and Work Environment:

1 permanent, full‑time position

Hours of Work: 36.9 hours per week, Monday - Friday. This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement with the flexibility to work from both home and the worksite

Salary: (Annually) $195,497.00 - $244,374.41

Hire is dependent on a Criminal Information Check satisfactory to the City of Edmonton. There may be a cost associated with this requirement

The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact

employment@edmonton.ca

. Learn more about our benefits

https://bit.ly/COEbenefits. Talent sourced through this process may be considered for similar opportunities within the City of Edmonton.

Edmonton rests in the heart of Treaty Six territory in Alberta and the homelands of the Otipemisiwak Métis Nation.

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