Manager - Parks Planning & Stewardship

Location

Duncan, BC | Canada

Job description

Majestic mountains, the rugged West Coast Trail, serene lakes, and one of the world’s tallest free-standing timber rail trestles all lie in the picturesque Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). Located on Vancouver Island, the CVRD provides a wide range of local government services to a population of 80,000 within its 4 distinct municipalities and 9 electoral areas. Just 50 km north of Victoria and 30 km south of Nanaimo, the Cowichan Valley offers a warm climate and numerous parks, recreational, cultural, and social opportunities.

Due to a retirement, the Cowichan Valley Regional District is now accepting applications for the Manager - Parks Planning & Stewardship position in the Parks & Trails Division within the Operations Department. The anticipated start date is June 10, 2024.

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Parks & Trails Division, the Manager – Parks Planning & Stewardship is responsible for managing the planning, acquisition, and stewardship strategy for parks and trails within the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). This includes the preparation and implementation of parks and trails master plans, management plans, concept plans, and site plans; leading land acquisition for parks and trails and identifying related strategic opportunities and priorities; and promoting environmental/land stewardship and natural/cultural resource management through stakeholder partnerships, community engagement, and policy development.

As our ideal candidate, you possess the following qualifications:

• A master’s degree in parks, greenways and conservation planning, resource management, or another applicable field
• A minimum of six (6) years of progressively responsible professional parks/natural resource management setting, with at least two (2) years in a supervisory or management role, preferably in a BC local government setting
• Membership, or eligibility for membership, in the Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) and Planning Institute of BC (PIBC), or the BC Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA)
• A valid Class 5 BC Driver’s License

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Please click here to view the full job description listing all the job requirements.

Guaranteed 35 hours of work per week, with some variance in the normal work schedule / some evening and weekend work as required by operational requirements. This position is eligible for flex time.

The CVRD offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. The salary range is $107,924.87 -$126,173.79 (2024 Salary). In addition, a comprehensive benefits package including extended health / dental / insurance, pension, and paid vacation are also offered. Please click here for further details on CVRD's benefit program. 

If you are ready to take on this challenging and rewarding leadership role, please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence via the application link by 4:30 pm on the date indicated. Please included a recent drivers' abstract with your application.

Testing may be required during the interview process. Testing is based on the knowledge, skills, abilities and qualifications outlined in the job description.

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