Job description

Description
Working for the City of Burlington
A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you’ll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow.
We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership.
Location
This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. When attending an event or meeting in person, your primary office location be based out of City Hall, 426 Brant Street. This position will also travel to various recreation and community centres located throughout the city. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
It’s not every day that an opportunity comes along that will allow you to impact the quality of life for our community through your strategic leadership. This is that opportunity.
This role is about passion. Passion to ensure all ages within the community engage in recreational, sport and cultural activities to make their health and even their life better. Passion to support staff and help them do even greater work for, and in, the community. Passion to work with community groups and joint ventures to support them in their work within the City.
We are looking for an individual who will:

• Set a strategic vision and oversee the results for not only the department but who will also assist Council in achieving their strategic plan.
• Actively participate as a member of the City’s leadership team, bringing a department and corporate perspective to the table.
• Advance the City’s reputation as a leading municipal service provider related to recreation and culture including a commitment to inclusive community development and programming excellence.
• Partner with 300 plus community organizations to enhance the quality of life in our community.
• Lead, mentor, and coach highly dedicated employees which include 100 fulltime and up to 700 part-time employees.
• Oversee a diverse budget that includes both operating and capital budgets for twenty-eight distinct business units and thirty-two facilities.

Requirements
You have an undergraduate degree, preferably in recreation, business or municipal management plus 7 to 10 years’ experience in a senior leadership capacity. Leadership includes managing through complex situations, financial management and budgeting, inspiring those around you and supporting Council in achieving their goals. You have demonstrated skills in communication, problem solving, and the ability to work collaboratively across the organization. You understand that customer experience is more than providing a program or supporting an event. You will understand the breadth and depth of the business of recreation, sport and culture.
This position may require occasional travel between sites and/or City facilities.
Additional Information
All City of Burlington staff are required to abide by the City's COVID-19 Staff Vaccination Policy https://www.burlington.ca/en/council-and-city-administration/resources/Corporate-Policies/COVID-19-Staff-Vaccination-Policy.pdf
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $166,083.00-$207,604.00 per year

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