Project Coordinator, Open Space

Position Details

• Employment Type: Temporary Full-Time (Up to Eighteen (18) Months)
• Hourly Rate: $39.22 - $47.71
• Department: Community Services
• Location: Grimsby

The Opportunity

The Town of Grimsby is committed to building a future that welcomes innovative new ideas while protecting and preserving its distinct heritage. It is a place where leaders are committed to sustainability and honouring Grimsby’s treasured natural setting. Grimsby has become a sought-after community where residents enjoy waterfront living, historic neighbourhoods, active living, and world class natural amenities. It is conveniently located in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area (GTHA) in a region that is home to Niagara wineries, agriculture, cuisine, and internationally recognized attractions.

The Portfolio

Reporting to the Director of Community Services, the Parks and Open Space Project Coordinator is responsible for coordinating a wide variety of parks, trails, open space, urban forestry, and related capital and operational projects. The position supports projects from initial planning and scoping through procurement, implementation, inspection, completion, and close-out.

The coordinator works closely with Town staff, consultants, contractors, developers, external agencies, community organizations, sports and user groups, and the public to support the successful delivery of parks and open space initiatives.

Responsibilities include project planning and coordination, budget and schedule monitoring, procurement and contract administration, site inspections, stakeholder coordination, report writing, grant applications, and maintaining project documentation.

The position provides technical and operational knowledge related to parks and open spaces, including horticulture, sports fields, trails and pathways, urban forestry, accessibility, green infrastructure, and park amenities. While the position may review plans and provide input into design, its primary focus is project coordination and implementation rather than landscape design.

The Candidate

The successful candidate will possess post-secondary education in project management, parks or recreation management, environmental studies, planning, landscape architecture, construction or civil engineering technology, or a related discipline, along with a minimum of three (3) years of progressive project coordination experience.

Experience should include project planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation, contract administration, and working with consultants, contractors, agencies, and other stakeholders.

Experience in a municipal or public-sector environment, particularly involving parks, recreation, infrastructure, landscaping, urban forestry, or related services, would be considered an asset.

Working for the Town of Grimsby

The Town of Grimsby offers candidates for this position a competitive employment package that includes an hourly range between $39.22 and $47.71 (2026 Rates). This is a temporary full-time contract with a term of up to eighteen (18) months.

The Town of Grimsby is a progressive employer committed to supporting employees’ work-life balance while also fulfilling business goals and providing a high-performance work environment. The Town also supports the health and wellness of our employees; a commitment that is demonstrated through free access to Town recreation facilities for employees.

Employee Perks

• Complimentary access to recreation facilities, including the fitness centre
• Three personal float days each year for flexibility and balance
• Corporate training and career development programs to support lifelong learning
• A collaborative, inclusive workplace that values innovation and service excellence
• Opportunities to engage with the community and make a meaningful impact
• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and contributions
• A secure pension plan to support long-term financial well-being

More than a job. A place to grow, belong, and thrive.

How to Apply

If you are excited by this opportunity, we are excited to hear from you! We invite you to submit your application to hr@grimsby.ca. This opportunity will be available until filled. Please quote the posting number in the subject line.

A full job description can be found below.

Posting #: 79-2026

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accommodation

Consistent with our values and corporate culture, the Town of Grimsby is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection experience, and work environment.

The Town of Grimsby will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment process up to the point of undue hardship.

If you require accommodations, please contact Human Resources (hr@grimsby.ca) to make appropriate arrangements.

Additional Information

The Town of Grimsby may use AI (Artificial Intelligence) in the recruitment process. Personal information collected will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of candidate selection. Be advised that the Town of Grimsby’s Human Resources department frequently audits resumes of internal and external applicants to validate the accuracy and trustworthiness of information provided. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may result in disqualification. Internal applicants may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.