Recreation Project Specialist

JOB ID #: 19365

Recreation Project Specialist Healthy & Safe Communities Recreation 28 James Street Hamilton

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1 Full-Time Temporary (24 Months)

UNION/NON-UNION: CUPE Local 5167 Inside

HOURS Of WORK: 35.00 per week

• GRADE: M
• SALARY/HOUR: $40.476 - $45.996 per hour- Note: See appropriate Collective Agreement or the Non Union Salary Range for details.

STATUS/LENGTH: 1 Full-Time Temporary (24 Months)

Job Description ID #: 7227

Vaccine Verification - As a condition of employment you are required to provide proof that you are fully vaccinated or provide proof of valid exemption satisfactory to the employer prior to your start date. You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.

Reports to the Senior Project Manager, Continuous Improvement responsible for providing overall support to the development and implementation of a variety of strategic projects for the Recreation Division. Projects include supporting the Recreation Master Plan and various capital initiatives. Provides Divisional representation on external Department/Corporate Teams as assigned. The Recreation Projects Specialist has a strong collaboration role with divisional Managers, staff from other City Departments, community and sectoral stakeholders in a variety of cross-functional teams.

GENERAL DUTIES

Works with Divisional Managers, Divisional staff and with community stakeholders as required to initiate, develop, implement and evaluate Recreation based projects and program reviews at a Divisional, Departmental and Corporate level.

Assists the Senior Project Manager as required on a broad range of project related activities and programs for the Recreation Division.

Works with Divisional Managers in the development of RFP’s, terms of references, project charters, project workplans and critical paths, communication and consultation plans, draft reports and other supporting documentation and processes related to the completion of section led strategies, policies, programs, projects and planning initiatives.

Develops and manages project work plans, establishes and changes priorities and timetables in response to changing resource and staffing conditions.

Supports interdepartmental and/or volunteer Steering Team responsibilities and activities related to section led strategies, policies, plans, projects and planning initiatives.

Establishes and monitors service level indicators to enhance best practice service delivery levels and quality.

Conducts business/financial analysis by analyzing the financial impact of Divisional business case studies related to service delivery and alternative revenue sources.

Assists in preparing verbal and written presentations to management and Council. Reports regularly on the status of projects, milestone achievements, fiscal status, change and risk management. Assists with drafting of reports; preparing recommendations and outlining preferred course of action.

Collaborates in the development and delivery of briefing notes, project updates, internal and external presentation, and formal reports to City management and internal and external stakeholders.

Investigates and identifies areas in need of research which support specific section focused Divisional, Departmental and Corporate goal setting and service delivery initiatives.

Assists in the design, development, implementation, and analysis of assessment and measurement tools utilizing available methods and technology. Collects, analyzes, evaluates and interprets data information/findings to identify user needs, trends, and to support and inform recommendations for improvement to existing section policies, programs and service delivery, and potential development opportunities.

Works with Divisional Managers to support the development and implementation of strategies and activities to address Divisional operational improvements and service delivery measurements.

Works in accordance with the provisions of applicable health and safety legislation and all City of Hamilton corporate and departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.

Performs other duties as assigned which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrated knowledge and competence in supporting the development and implementation of recreation based initiatives normally acquired through a combination of a University degree in Business Administration, Recreation and Leisure Studies or Commerce, Economics, or a degree in a related discipline, and demonstrated experience in recreation preferably within a Municipal setting.

2. Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate appreciatively and effectively with all levels of staff, management, public/private sectors and the public.

3. Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability