Supervisor II, Parks, Recreation and Cemeteries

Position Details

• Job Status: Permanent Full-Time
• Union: Non-Union
• Number of Positions: 1
• Hours of Work: 35
• Location: Chatham Arenas
• Closing Date: September 17, at 11:59pm EST
• Posted: September 2, 2026
• Work Site: On-site
• Department: Parks, Fleet and Facilities

Job Description

The Supervisor II, Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries is responsible for assisting the Supervisor with the day-to-day operation of parks, cemeteries, and recreation facilities (including arenas, pools, halls, boat docks, boat launches, beaches, and trails). This position ensures assets and grounds are maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner, coordinates infrastructure projects, and provides leadership to staff. The Supervisor II participates on the Parks, Recreation & Cemeteries Supervisory Team and provides coverage for Supervisor absences at work locations throughout Chatham-Kent.

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrate Chatham-Kent’s core values and competencies
• Direct a team consisting of CUPE 12.1 union members, seasonal staff, and non-union staff
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of Collective Agreement; attend appeal (or grievance) meetings as required
• Ensure recreation assets and open spaces are maintained and operated safely and efficiently
• Ensure all vehicles, equipment and machinery are maintained in good safe working order
• Draft and review standard operating procedures
• Champion health & safety initiatives and lead staff training
• Inspect parks, recreational facilities, and cemetery infrastructure for safety and regular maintenance
• Assist in the preparation and monitoring of department expenditures to ensure compliance with approved budget
• Assist in the creation of purchase orders and invoice approval processes
• Ensure all equipment and ice plant logs and work records are completed
• Coordinate, oversee, and manage work of external contractors
• Respond to inquiries and investigate complaints from the public related to park, cemetery, and facility maintenance activities and site conditions
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Maintain effective relationships with the community, facility users, internal departments and volunteers
• Make recommendations for park, facility, and cemetery infrastructure improvements
• Assist with seasonal field and ice time allocations to user groups
• Implement continuous improvement practices
• Work in accordance with applicable Health and Safety legislation and corporate policies
• Participate on internal committees focused on various initiatives
• Perform ‘Acting Supervisor’ duties as required

Essential Qualifications

• College certificate or diploma in business, parks, horticulture, facility management, asset management, or related program with 2 to 4 years of related experience in arenas, parks, horticulture, facility or asset management
• Experience working in and/or supervising a unionized environment
• Experience in ice making, ice maintenance, and arena refrigeration operations
• Experience in operations of parks, community centres, horticulture, and pools
• Knowledge of asset management principles and practices
• Experience with indoor/outdoor pools, splash pads, pool filtration and dehumidification systems
• Ability to operate and train staff on equipment such as tractor, dump truck, ice machine, and miscellaneous tools
• Knowledge of HVAC operation and maintenance, recreational vehicle and asset operation, mechanical equipment, and facility maintenance
• Knowledge of provincial and federal legislation relevant to recreational facilities (Ontario Building Code, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ontario Fire Code, TSSA)
• Experience managing, preparing, and implementing capital projects
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Working knowledge of Questica or JD Edwards (or similar financial programs)
• Working knowledge of D365-CRM (or similar program)
• Strong computer skills, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) or similar software

Certifications, Memberships, Licenses

• Standard first aid and CPR certification
• Basic Arena Refrigeration (asset)
• Certified Pool Operator certificate or designation (asset)
• Project Management certification (asset)
• Certified Ice Technician (asset)
• International Society of Arboriculture of Ontario certification (asset)
• Registered or Certified Playground Inspector designation (asset)
• Propane handling certificate or Record of Training (asset)
• Asset Management Certificate (asset)

Work Environment and Hours of Work

• This position works both indoors and outdoors
• Works weekdays with occasional evening and weekend hours
• On call after hours and on weekends

Driver’s Licence and Vehicle Requirements

This position requires a valid class G (or higher) Ontario driver’s licence. A driver’s abstract will be required and must be current and acceptable to the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.