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Conveniently situated in the heart of Southern Ontario, between the waterfront of Lake Ontario and the serene beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the City of Burlington’s 150,000+ residents make up one of Ontario’s fastest growing prosperous communities. Here, your career and lifestyle will benefit from excellent healthcare, educational, and recreational facilities and well planned and prosperous industrial segments such as financial services, high tech, and advanced manufacturing. We are a community that attracts people largely because we offer amenities of larger metropolitan centres yet embrace the neighbourhood values and feelings that are traditionally offered in a small town.
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Manager of Facility Operations and Special Projects
Leading a highly-skilled and dynamic team, you will ensure the City provides safe, clean and accessible recreational facilities including 6 arenas, 4 indoor pools, 3 outdoor pools and over 10 community centres and specialty facilities. You will:
- Manage preventative maintenance and facility repair and renewal schedules
- Develop and maintain plans and procedures in health & safety, fire safety and facility emergencies, including training
- Provide technical support and expertise on capital projects and lifecycle planning
- In collaboration with City departments and service providers, support the delivery of recreational opportunities to the community
- As part of the department management team, participate in long & short range planning in conjunction with the Corporate Strategic Plan and Department’s Business Strategy.
- On a rotational basis, serves as Acting Director in the Director’s absence.
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications and capabilities:
- University Degree (4 or 5 year) in Recreation Facilities Management or related field
- 5 years in recreation management, at least 3 of those years in facility administration
- Strategic leadership in decision-making, issue resolution, budget management and staff development coupled with strong analytical, writing and project management skills.
Salary range minimum $86,273 to job rate $107,841
If you are interested in joining our team, we invite you to apply by February 11, 2010, quoting Job #PR 10-10, to Human Resources Department, 426 Brant St., Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6, e-mail: hr@burlington.ca .
Coordinator of Strategic Initiatives
Reporting to the Executive Director of Corporate Strategic Initiatives, key responsibilities of this position include:
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Taking a lead role in the organization’s long-term strategic planning, corporate policy development and corporate performance monitoring
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Conducting environmental scans and research into emerging issues
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Reviewing and advising on major initiatives and measures undertaken by other levels of government or the private sector where the interests of the municipality are or may be affected...
We are looking for someone with the following qualifications and capabilities:
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University degree (3 years) in public administration, political science or related field.
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3-5 years of experience in public administration, preferably within the public sector.
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Knowledge of the theory and principles of policy development and the associated planning, research, analysis, consultation, change management, relationship management and evaluation methodologies and strategies...
Starting salary rate: $60,976 minimum to $76,220 job rate per annum.
If you’re interested in joining our team, we invite you to apply, by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, February 18, 2010 quoting job #CSI-13-10, to: HR Department. 426 Brant Street, P.O. Box 5013, Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6 or e-mail: hr@burlington.ca. (job description)
This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to serve your community. Your availability to respond quickly, valid drivers’ license and ability to pass a physical abilities test (CPAT) are essential.
Applications are available at:
Burlington Fire Department Headquarters
1255 Fairview Street, Burlington
Monday, February 8 to Friday, February 19, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Station 5 - Kilbride
2241 Kilbride Street, Burlington
Wednesday, February 10, 2010 and Wednesday February 17, 2010
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Or join us at our Open House
Station 5 - 2241 Kilbride Street
Sunday February 7, 2010
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
We invite you to apply by Monday, February 22, 2010 at 4:30 quoting job #FR 12-10.
These positions report to the Summer Senior Programmer or the Recreation Coordinator. Summer Program Leaders are responsible for planning and implementing creative and varied programs to meet the needs and interests of all participants. You will be responsible for the safety and supervision of participants both on and offsite and are expected to implement and participate in activities...
The preferred candidate will have previous experience working in a camp setting and/or working with children/teens. All candidates must be 15 years of age or older.
- Summer Neighbourhood Activity Program (S.N.A.P) - For children aged 5-10 years.
- Youth Programs - Programs for youth aged 9-14 years.
- Diversity Programs - Working with special needs children, teens and young adults aged 5- 21 years.
The position will be at various locations in Burlington for up to eight weeks, plus one week of training. Hours worked will be approximately 30-40 hours per week. The hourly rate is $10.50.
Interested applicants must register by May 1, 2010 and attend a practical tryout on the dates outlined below. To register for the practical tryouts you can visit www.burlington.ca and register using RecExpress, or in person at Tansley Woods Community Centre or City Hall. TTR #’s are required for registration. Further information about the practical tryout will be provided once registered.
Practical interview dates and times:
TTR # 211688 Sunday, April 25 1:00 pm-3:00 pm
TTR # 211689 Wednesday, April 28 6:00 pm-8:00 pm
TTR # 211690 Saturday, May 1 10:00 am-12:00 noon
Location: Burlington Seniors Centre, 2285 New St., Burlington
If you have any questions, please call: 905-332-1996 ext. 227, or e-mail: diversity@burlington.ca
Aquatics
If you are interested in employment in the Aquatics Programs year round, or summer only, please contact Aquatics at aquatics@burlington.ca
Applying for a job:
We have an application form that you can print or download from this site. See the Online Applications section to obtain this form.
How to Contact Human Resources
You can contact us several ways:
Please refer to the number of the job in all correspondence or phone messages you send us.
- Phone: 905-335-7602. You can leave a message if you call outside of business hours.
- Fax: 905-335-7856. The fax is left on all the time, to allow you to fax during the evening or on weekends.
- E-mail: hr@burlington.ca
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