Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our collaborative organization, its positive work culture and our amazing group of talented people who genuinely care about our community and accomplish outstanding work each and every day for its citizens. This job is critical in keeping Canmore beautiful and enjoyable for all who live here and visit us.
As part of the Parks Team, you will put your knowledge in parks maintenance and equipment operation expertise to work. You will supervisor, train, work with, and guide energetic seasonal teams to achieve daily and weeks goals. You will create contracts, operations and Health and Safety documentation. You will be amazed at what can be achieved when people work together with a passion for work and this community!
Position Overview:
The Parks Team Leader in Horticulture will work directly with the Supervisor of Parks to coordinate parks maintenance schedules and ensure the effective management and maintenance of, horticulture, invasive species, parks amenities, and cemetery, along with providing support and coverage to the Supervisor and other Team Leads. In addition, the team leader will play an integral role in the health and safety, recruitment, training, mentorship, and supervision of the parks seasonal team.
Core Accountabilities:
General:
Is generally knowledgeable about all Town of Canmore services
Efficiently uses computer operating systems, software and applications such as MS Office, Outlook, Arc Explorer and the GIS system
Follows established standard operating procedures for daily work, safety, customer service, and financial transactions
Maintains confidentiality of all client information
Anticipates sensitive issues and plans an appropriate strategy
Competently performs the safe operation of heavy equipment (i.e. backhoe, tandem truck, skid steer, utility vehicles, tractors, ice resurfacer)
Job Specific:
Team Lead Horticulture - Implement effective inspection, maintenance, monitoring and repair programs for horticulture (flower barrels, mulch beds), and invasive species management (plants / rodent / mussels - control & education), as well as ball diamonds, knack boxes, centennial track, and facility plazas. Is knowledgeable with current legislation relating to the Alberta Weed Control Act, Alberta Pest Control Act and TOC Tree Protection Bylaw.
Support the Parks and Cemetery Coordinator by performing field work relating to cemetery operations (measuring and marking plots and monuments placements, hand or equipment digging and back filling, opening and closing columbarium niches for services and performing snow removal). Is knowledgeable with the TOC Cemetery Bylaw.
Ensure business area industry standards and best management practices are current and met
Perform business area tasks (inspecting, investigating, sourcing, following up, updating and creating documents, purchasing, digging, repairing, installations, removals, ice hand flooding, driving and performing manual labor)
Monitor and ensure that business area daily operations maintenance and tracking binders are annually updated and filled in correctly by staff
Perform Winter outdoor ice surface installation, inspections and maintenance.
Participate in and assist with the set up and tear down of Town sponsored Special Events
Assist the other Parks Team leaders with business areas tasks where required, and with coverage when on vacation
Assist in drafting contract documents, post and manage business area contracts / contactors, and attain quotes
Assist with snow removal from trails and plazas
Supervisory:
Lead by example and act as a role model for other staff
Coordinate and execute daily, weekly and monthly parks staffing and maintenance schedules
Supervise, monitor and follow up with the Parks seasonal team and the Parks Operator in maintaining Parks business area
To provide Parks seasonal staff with development opportunities, comprehensive training and the support required to confidently, effectively and safely perform tasks and procedures
To provide Parks seasonal staff with fair and consistent leadership, effective communication and organization
To actively monitor the performance and moral of the seasonal team
Recruitment of seasonal workers each year, including screening applicants, interviewing, and getting the department ready for their arrival (uniforms, PPE, locker room set up)
Education & Qualifications:
Class 5 Driver's License – Required
Certification in Standard First Aid and CPR – Required
Class 3 Driver's License with Q endorsement - Asset
Degree / Certification in Horticulture / Arboriculture - Asset
Experience:
Minimum 3 years Supervisory experience with crews > 12 employees – Required
Courses in supervisory, conflict resolution, safety, hazard identification - Required
Minimum 3 years work experience in Parks operations, horticulture, invasive species and or Urban forestry– Required
Minimum 2 years Heavy Equipment Operation (backhoe, skid steer, utility vehicle, tractor, tractor with implements) – Required
Intermediate level of computer skills – Required:
Excel: creating charts and using multiple worksheets
Word: using templates, creating tables, importing images
PowerPoint: Creating slide shows and presentations, importing pictures and text boxes
Outlook: Opening, creating and sending emails, using filters, searching, using calendar
Internet: searching and data collection
Use of SharePoint or similar software application, saving documents to correct locations, ability to share links
GIS Mapping: Ability to open, search, measure, snip and save maps for use in other documents
Minimum 2 years work experience with creating documents / reports and tenders for posting, managing contracts / contractors- Asset
Minimum 2 years experience with managing and maintaining parks assets such as playgrounds, trails, bike parks, skate parks, disc golf courses, tennis courts, ball diamonds, benches, picnic tables, fences, kiosks, picnic tables - Asset
Mechanical aptitude in small engines (weed whip, pump, mowers, blowers) – Asset
Salary & Benefits:
Hourly Rate: $37.26 to $41.65 per hour to start- Pay rate will be calculated based on successful candidate’s related work experience and education.
Competitive benefits package, & health spending account
Generous RRSP: employer matching program
Personal development & learning opportunities
Positive work culture
Work-Life Balance
Work Schedule: This is a full time 40-hour work week with a variable summer / winter schedule. Typically working Monday to Friday (7.30 am to 4.30 pm) from April to October (participating in the Unpaid Day Off Program), then working a rotating weekend work schedule from November to March.
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until 9:59 pm MDT August 31st, 2025.
How to Apply: To apply, please combine your cover letter and resume into a single document (PDF or Word) and click on the "APPLY NOW" link below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
Why do you want to be a Parks Team Leader for the Town of Canmore Parks Team?
What skills, experience, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?
Your level of familiarity with Parks programs?
Your ability in creating operations documents, contracts and or tenders?
Tell us about your leadership style?
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca
