Program Manager, Outdoor Recreation Experiences Job Listing at City of Edmonton in Edmonton, AB (Job ID 54014)

Description

Are you a visionary leader passionate about connecting people to the River Valley parks through physical activities? The City of Edmonton is looking for a Program Manager to oversee the strategic delivery of programs and services in the River Valley park system. In this role, you will provide essential leadership to a diverse team, ensuring that our programs offer high-quality, memorable experiences for all participants and volunteers. Join us in shaping the cultural and recreational heartbeat of Edmonton.

As a Program Manager, you will strategically coordinate the delivery of welcoming and inclusive patron experiences including school, group, individual registered, drop-in and summer day camp programs. A significant part of your role involves overseeing a robust equipment management program. You will act as the key collaborator, working with various internal and external partners to align program offerings with community needs.  Your work directly impacts branch revenue and customer satisfaction, ensuring these vital outdoor public spaces thrive. Ultimately, you are responsible for the overall performance of initiatives set by the branch and section.

What will you do:

• Research, plan, and coordinate the implementation and evaluation of school, group, individual registered, drop-in and summer day camp programs.
• Develop market plan processes, annual budgets, manage financial variances, and strategies to enhance revenue. 
• Build and lead a cohesive team through innovative recruitment, coaching, and performance evaluation.
• Contribute to building a healthy, respectful and productive workplace culture
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal and community partners and external organizations to ensure successful program delivery.
• Review trends in outdoor visitor experiences, parks, and education to make recommendations for future development and growth.
• Provide professional advice and direction to internal and external clients in the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of programs and interpretation within the branch
• Establish and maintain an inventory of all materials, equipment and resources within the Unit
• Research grant and sponsorship sources and opportunities to assist in the costs of program and service delivery, as well as managing grant projects in an effective and timely manner
• Ensure all health, safety, and security procedures (OH&S and ENVISO) are strictly followed across all sites
• Perform related work as required