Date Posted: June 12, 2025
Application Deadline: June 20, 2025
Job Type: Seasonal / Contract
Job Category:
- Applied and Environmental Sciences
Job Start Date: Immediately
Job Location: On-site Position (Summerside, PEI, Canada)
Positions Available: 1
Salary: $59,641 - $65,804
Hours Per Week: 40
Job Description
(Full-time/1-Year Term Position) Reporting to the Manager of Greenspaces and Parks, the Assistant Greenspace and Parks Manager supports the planning, development, and maintenance of the municipality’s parks, trails, green spaces, and outdoor recreational facilities. This position plays a key role in supervising day-to-day operations, ensuring safety and accessibility standards, managing seasonal staff and contractors, and implementing strategic initiatives to enhance community spaces in alignment with environmental stewardship and municipal goals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development and implementation of park management plans, operational programs, and capital projects.
- Supervise and coordinate daily operations including maintenance of parks, sports fields, trails, naturalized areas, playgrounds, and related infrastructure.
- Support staff recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance management of parks and greenspace crews.
- Conduct regular inspections of park facilities to ensure compliance with safety standards, municipal bylaws, and environmental regulations.
- Monitor budget expenditures and assist in preparing operating and capital budgets.
- Liaise with other municipal departments, community groups, environmental organizations, and contractors to facilitate projects and services.
- Respond to public inquiries and service requests; investigate and resolve complaints or issues related to parks and greenspace maintenance.
- Assist with inventory control and procurement of equipment, materials, and supplies.
- Promote sustainability through environmentally responsible park practices including native plantings, pesticide alternatives, and habitat conservation.
- Maintain accurate records and prepare reports as required.
Qualifications
- Diploma or Degree in Horticulture, Environmental Studies, Parks Management, Landscape Technology, or a related field.
- Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in parks or grounds maintenance, including supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong knowledge of turf maintenance, arboriculture, horticulture, and landscape construction and maintenance practices.
- Familiarity with provincial and federal health and safety regulations, WHMIS, and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with asset management systems or GIS is an asset.
- Valid Class 5 driver’s licence.
- Intermediate First Aid and CPR certification.
- Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Core Competencies:
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Organizational and time management skills
- Customer and community service orientation
- Environmental and sustainability awareness
Other
Working Conditions:
- Combination of office and fieldwork
- Exposure to varying weather conditions and physical labour
- May require the operation of light equipment and machinery
- Hours: 40 hours per week
- Salary: $59,641 - $65,804 per year
How to Apply
Submit your application by email to the company contact listed below.
Documents to be included:
Cover LetterResumeReferences
Company Information
Company Name: City of Summerside
Address: 275 Fitzroy Street
City/Town: Summerside
Postal/Zip Code: C1N 1H9
Province/State: PEI
Country: Canada
Website: https://www.summerside.ca/city_governance/current_job_opportunities
Company Contact
Contact Person: Ashley Schurman
Contact Person Job Title: HR Coordinator
Telephone: 902-432-1230
Email: jobs@summerside.ca
