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Manager, Recreation and Community Engagement
City of Kawartha Lakes —Lindsay, ON
- $128,232–$150,013 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- Travel
- Business
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Director Of Sport And Recreation
Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre Inc. —Scarborough, ON
- $110,000–$130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor's
- Budgeting
- In-person
- Disability insurance
- Dental care
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GP/Family Physician
Prospect Health —Richmond Hill, ON
- $250,000–$380,000 a year
- EMR systems
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Business Development Manager (BDM)
Bluebits Technologies Inc. —North York, ON
- $68,000–$95,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Sales
- Marketing
- Dental care
- Paid time off
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5d
Partnership and Sponsorship Supervisor
Town of Georgina —Georgina, ON
- $101,439.94–$118,670.39 a year
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Marketing
- Microsoft Office
7d
Regular Full-Time Lead Hand - Rotary Park & Downtown Facilities
City of Oshawa —Oshawa, ON
- $38.75–$40.75 an hour
- Overtime
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
13d
Temporary Animal Shelter Coordinator (up to 6 months)
The Town of Whitby —Whitby, ON
- $33.74–$42.20 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
5d
Design Manager, Food & Hospitality Facilities
WSP —Thornhill, ON
- $112,100–$162,800 a year
- Microsoft Word
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Excel
Lifestyle & Programs Manager
Chartwell Retirement Residences —North York, ON
- Full-time
11d
Business Development Manager
Aramark —Toronto, ON
- $85,000–$95,000 a year
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Marketing
10d
Program Manager
Razor Management —Toronto, ON
- $65,000–$75,000 a year
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- First Aid Certification
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7d
General Manager, Shepherd Terrace Retirement Residence
Shepherd Village Inc —Toronto, ON
- $85,000–$128,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Business
- Dental care
- Life insurance
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5d
Interim Manager, Financial Planning - Closing July 27, 2026
Municipality of Port Hope —Port Hope, ON
- $51.60–$60.32 an hour
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
4d
Welcome Coordinator
VIVA Retirement Communities —Toronto, ON
- $23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CRM software
- Hospitality
- Customer service
- Paid sick leave
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Concierge - Residential (Toronto, ON)
Morguard —Toronto, ON
- Weekends as needed
- Sales
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office
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Finance Manager
The Bob Rumball Centre —North York, ON
- $87,000–$90,000 a year
- Immediate opening
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Management
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Specialist, Intervenor
Canadian National Institute for the Blind —Toronto, ON
- $28.83 an hour
- Part-time
- Travel
- Social Work
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
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Manager, Recreation and Community Engagement

City of Kawartha Lakes
Lindsay, ON

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Job details

Full-time
11 days ago

Skills

Post-secondary education
Microsoft Office
Public Administration
Business planning
Business
Leadership

Full job description

Job Brief

This position provides strategic and operational leadership for municipal recreation, aquatics, wellness, community engagement, customer experience, facility booking, and departmental funding programs.

Employment Status:

Permanent Full time

Union:

NON-UNION

Open To:

Internal/External Applicant(s)

Closing Date:

10/07/2026

Duration (if temporary):

N/A

Wage $128,232 - $150,013 salary annually (2026)

Reports To Director, Community Services

Department Community Services

Location City of Kawartha Lakes

Hours Full-time is 37.5 hours per week

Other Combination of general office environment and occasional off-site travel. Attend meetings, conferences and departmental emergency situations, which may be outside of normal business hours.

Job Description

Lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of municipal recreation, aquatics, wellness, community engagement, partnership and customer experience services to ensure programs are responsive to community needs, aligned with municipal priorities, and support healthy, inclusive and connected communities
Provide leadership and oversight for recreation operations, customer service functions, facility booking services, departmental funding programs and related staff teams, including the development of service plans, operational processes, policies, procedures and standards to support effective, consistent and high-quality public service delivery
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, user groups, agencies, businesses, volunteers, Council, internal departments and other stakeholders to enhance recreation opportunities, community participation and shared service outcomes
Develop, administer and monitor divisional operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, financial analysis, procurement, grant opportunities, reporting and funding program administration to support responsible resource management, operational sustainability and community investment priorities
Lead the planning, development, implementation and evaluation of municipal recreation, aquatics, wellness, community engagement, partnership and customer experience services to ensure programs are responsive to community needs, aligned with municipal priorities, and support healthy, inclusive and connected communities
Provide leadership and oversight for recreation operations, customer service functions, facility booking services, departmental funding programs and related staff teams, including the development of service plans, operational processes, policies, procedures and standards to support effective, consistent and high-quality public service delivery
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations, user groups, agencies, businesses, volunteers, Council, internal departments and other stakeholders to enhance recreation opportunities, community participation and shared service outcomes
Develop, administer and monitor divisional operating and capital budgets, including forecasting, financial analysis, procurement, grant opportunities, reporting and funding program administration to support responsible resource management, operational sustainability and community investment priorities
Monitor recreation trends, participation levels, customer feedback, legislative requirements and emerging industry practices to identify opportunities for service improvement, innovation, operational efficiency and continued alignment with municipal and industry best practices
As a member of the leadership team:
Develop directives, standards, work plans for self and team members, and measurements in area of responsibility, in order to Deliver the defined goals and priorities
Develop and administer methodologies and procedures and allocate resources to achieve strategic objectives, provide oversight of the delivery of organizational business processes and internal audits as well as internal communications
Complete continuous research and analysis of industry trends in order to remain knowledgeable within the applicable areas of responsibility
Demonstrate leadership in supporting team members, providing feedback and/or corrective action as needed
Estimate budget requirements, making recommendations to inform current and future expenditures
Procure services and goods related to areas of responsibility, including the authorization of time off requests, time worked and overtime costs
Manage stakeholder interactions in the supply and receipt information and analysis and resolution of issues
Manage customer service concerns, investigating, problem solving and responding as appropriate
Administer public relations activities on behalf of the department, identifying and communicating with all necessary audiences
Prepare comprehensive statistical reports to support department reporting requirements and decision making
Ensure collaborative partnerships are formed and maintained inside of the organization
Create and maintain a cohesive team environment to support staff to achieve objectives
Responsible for the hiring, onboarding, performance management and supervision of staff in a unionized environment, in consultation with People Services
Administer the terms of the applicable Collective Agreements, in collaboration with People Services; act as a supervisor under the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA)
Perform other related duties as assigned

Skills/Education Required

Post-secondary degree in Recreation Administration, Leisure Studies, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field

Minimum seven (7) years of related progressive experience, preferably in a municipal environment

Demonstrated experience overseeing recreation programming, aquatics, wellness services, customer experience operations, facility bookings and community engagement initiatives

Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, user groups, agencies and stakeholders

Knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and standards related to municipal recreation services, accessibility, health and safety, risk management and public sector service delivery

Demonstrated leadership and management skills at a level to ensure successful program and employee performance outcomes and management

Demonstrated knowledge and application of financial budget and business planning processes
Possess and demonstrate the knowledge, skills and personal attributes as described in the key performance competencies outlined below
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of applications, audio/video conferencing, the internet and any other related software

Possess and maintain a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s Licence or the ability to frequently attend work related activities at various sites within the municipality or at other sites within Ontario
Upon a conditional offer of employment, a Criminal Record Check will be required

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