Director, Community Services

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling, and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all.

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, strategic, and dynamic individual to lead our Community Services Department.

Position Type: Permanent Full Time

Number of Positions: One (1)

Department: Community Services Department

File Number: SV25-02

Primary Location: 265 Cannifton Road, Belleville, ON (Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary: Grade 3 ($163,998.85 to $195,236.60)

Closing Date: February 6, 2025, at 4:30 PM

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

Reporting to the CAO, the Director of Community Services will provide strategic leadership to the Community Services Department. The position will successfully manage a diverse operational portfolio with accountability for Recreation Services, Culture (including museums and archives), and Facilities Management (including Marinas and Waterfront). The role involves offering fiscal leadership and oversight to the Department; providing strategic advice to the CAO and elected officials; instilling corporate values that are aligned to the Municipality’s strategic goals and objectives to support the establishment of policies and programs; liaising with external government agencies and other key stakeholders; and coaching, leading and mentoring staff.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee the development of a variety of community services and strategies, goals and objectives for review and approval of the CAO and Council and implement these strategies to achieve Council’s approved long term and yearly goals.
2. Evaluate and recommend efficiencies across various Divisions and drive continuous improvement and operational/program development and review.
3. Oversee the development, administration and evaluation of Divisional long range plans, major works programs, capital project planning and operating budgets which effectively utilize available resources.
4. Prepare and submit annual capital and operating budgets for the Department and direct the development of and monitor performance against the annual department operating and capital budgets.
5. Prepare and submit council reports as required.
6. Provide oversight and implementation of master plans related to Recreation, Waterfront, asset management and Culture.
7. Oversee the development and evaluation of programs for each Division within the Department, ensuring efficient and effective business and operational plans are developed and monitored for each division.
8. Promote, develop, implement and maintain partnerships with a wide range of community groups to enhance the provision of services to the community, maximize service delivery; establish new programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
9. Organize, direct and evaluate the performance of direct reports and establish performance requirements and personal development targets.
10. Oversee adherence to health and safety procedures; Ensure compliance with applicable legislation such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Workplace Safety and Insurance Act, etc.

Note: the above duties and responsibilities are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. University degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Recreation Management, or related discipline.
2. Knowledge in the principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and the maintenance of public records, organization and functions of an elected Council.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Certified Municipal Officer (CMO), Project Management certification (PMP), or equivalent certification/designation is considered an asset.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Qualifications:

1. 15 years’ experience delivering community services in a municipal government setting, ideally in a unionized setting, including a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a leadership role/level along with at least 5 years’ experience in Aquatics, Arenas, Community Centre, Community and Recreation Programming, Rentals and Events, Facilities Management and Culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Previous experience in Facilities Management, Culture, and Marina Operations.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU:

1. Competitive market salary
2. Competitive employer-paid extended health benefits
3. OMERS Pension Plan
4. Opportunity to enter a hybrid work arrangement subject to applicable policies and approvals, following the successful completion of the probationary period.
5. Live, work, and play in the beautiful city of Belleville and experience all that it has to offer.

HOW TO APPLY:

Visit www.belleville.ca/careers to apply.

We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please be advised that the City of Belleville uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job postings. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked frequently and accepts emails from unknown users.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).