We're Hiring: General Manager of Community Services
Introduction
We are looking for our next General Manager of Community Services to lead one of its customer-facing divisions and join the City’s Executive Leadership Team. Reporting directly to the City Manager, the General Manager of Community Services provides strategic leadership for the Community Services Division and contributes towards the corporate direction, policy, and decision-making while achieving the divisional mission, goals, and objectives.
We are looking for someone who understands the great value of the community and building trust within the community, as well as the importance of ensuring programs, services, hard infrastructure and social infrastructure reflect the changing needs of the community.
As the Community Services Division has experienced a lot of growth over the past couple of years, we are looking for a champion to keep up the momentum, encourage positive change, and lead through change initiatives.
Learn more about the role below or download the candidate package for a more comprehensive look at the General Manager of Community Services opportunity.
Content:
- About the Role
- Who we are looking for
- About the Division
- Living in Saskatoon
About the Role
The General Manager of Community Services is responsible for the provision and facilitation of the City’s Community Services. This includes:
- Building Standards (building and plumbing permitting)
- Community Standards (Bylaw Compliance, Business Licensing & Parking)
- Parks (parks, sport fields, cemeteries, & urban forestry)
- Planning and Development (regional planning, development review, neighbourhood planning, and planning special projects)
- Recreation and Community Development (Leisure Centres, outdoor pools, community development, social development, indigenous leadership and immigration initiatives, public art, community grants, Forestry Farm Park and Zoo, Gordie Howe Campground, dog parks, arenas, golf courses, Nutrien Playland, playgrounds, paddling pools, and spray parks).
This position is responsible for maintaining a broad social and business perspective on the community and providing strategic guidance and providing professional advice relating to the City’s role in orderly urban growth and development, neighbourhood sustainability, contributing to a business-friendly and business-ready environment.
Who we are looking for
- An accountable individual who takes ownership and responsibility for the timeliness of work and departmental commitments.
- An adaptable and collaborative leader who understands and respects the fact that partnerships – both formal and informal – are key to the success of the division.
- The successful candidate will have the ability to manage and leverage both internal and external resources in support of the division’s objectives.
- As an articulate and strategic leader, we are looking for a skilled communicator who can discuss issues and potential solutions or strategies at a broad conceptual level, while ensuring the vision is consistent with the corporate mission, vision, values, and goals.
- The incumbent will be an effective orator with strong political acumen and is comfortable in the public forum. The individual should be able to effectively maneuver through complex political situations and skillfully navigate through difficult situations.
About the Division and the City of Saskatoon
The Community Services Division is one of the City of Saskatoon’s customer-facing divisions. Collectively, the division works to deliver and manage a wide range of services, facilities, and amenities that are fundamental to creating the type of community in which people would want to live, work, learn, and play. There are approximately 900 to 1,000 employees within the Community Services Division across its five departments.
Living in Saskatoon
Saskatoon’s quality of life is high because the cost of living is low. Compared to similar cities across Canada, Saskatoon has one of the lowest costs of living. Here, you can access the business, infrastructure, and recreational amenities of a big city at a fraction of the cost.
Whether you’re interested in arts and entertainment, sporting events, good eats, or are looking for some family-friendly fun, Saskatoon is the place to be.
Learn more about what Saskatoon has to offer:
Summer in Saskatoon