Parks Supervisor

Strathmore is hiring!

Are you passionate about the outdoors and ready to lead a team that keeps our parks beautiful, safe, and welcoming? We're looking for an energetic and experienced Parks Supervisor to oversee maintenance operations, inspire crews, and help enhance the green spaces our community loves. From playgrounds to trails, you’ll play a key role in keeping our parks thriving. If you’re a hands-on leader who’s as comfortable in the field as you are managing schedules and projects, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Exclusive Facility Access: Free use of Strathmore’s recreation facilities including pools, arena, and fitness centre with walking track
• Access to the Town’s Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Benefits from Day One: Comprehensive health and dental coverage, pension enrolment, and more!
• Vacation starts at 3 Weeks: Plus 3 additional days off to recharge at year-end!
• $2000.00/year towards mental health benefits
• $600.00/year Health or Wellness Account with a one-year carryover

What You’ll Do:

Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager, the Parks Supervisor will coordinate all of the functions of the Parks Department and cemetery including, but not limited to, supervision, hiring, and managing the Parks and cemetery budget.

Interested in learning more about this opportunity? Check out the full job description here.

Why Strathmore?

Strathmore is a growing, vibrant, welcoming community that is recognized as a regional hub for business and recreation. Continued investment in recreation facilities, parks, projects, commercial revitalization, and community programming provides an exceptional quality of life for our residents, visitors, and staff.

We’re a close-knit community just outside of Calgary, where you can enjoy the best of both small-town living and big-city amenities.

Successful applicants will demonstrate on their resume:

• 5 years of related supervisory experience in skilled operations maintenance with at least 3 years at a second line supervisory/foreman level, preferably in a municipal environment
• Must have experience operating a variety of equipment and hand tools such as tractors, skid steers, pull behind Zamboni, lawn mowers, chainsaws, backpack blowers, weed whips and other hand tools. Experience with loaders and excavators will also be considered an asset.
• Technical diploma related to Parks, Horticulture, or equivalent
• Standard First Aid CPR & AED Level C
• Valid Alberta Class 3Q Driver's License and acceptable driving record
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in Capital and parks maintenance planning

In the interview we will be looking for the following competencies:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Clear understanding and working knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety legislation
• Knowledge of budget planning process
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain quality public relations 

Application:

Please submit a cover letter and complete resume of experience and qualifications, quoting Competition TOS2025-26 to: careers@strathmore.ca.

This competition will close on July 4th, 2025, at 12:00pm.

The Town of Strathmore thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected. We will consider accessibility accommodations to applicants upon request.

This posting is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for this position. The job ad is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications that may be required either now or in the future.