Crew Lead II, Parks Maintenance

Job ID: 3467 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: CUPE Local 21 

Division: City Planning & Community Services 

Department: Parks & Open Space Services 

Branch: Parks Maintenance 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

 Employment Type: Term

Hourly Salary: $32.98 - $33.73 

Annual Salary: $68,260.00 - $69,812.00 

Date Posted: May 13, 2026

Closing Date: May 27, 2026

Land Acknowledgement

We are proud to reside on Treaty 4 Territory and the traditional lands of the Cree, Saulteaux, Dakota, Nakota, Lakota, and Métis Nation, honoring and respecting these Nations and ancestors of this territory and grateful to be here. Regina is committed to building trust and creating true partnerships with Indigenous peoples. 

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Regina is an equal opportunities employer dedicated to fostering a respectful, collaborative, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace, allowing everyone to achieve their full potential. We value diversity as a key to our success and encourage all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, people of colour, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, people of disabilities, and members of equity-deserving communities, to apply.

The City of Regina is committed to ensure accessible and accommodating processes during the application and selection phases. If you need accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform our Talent team and we'll collaborate with you to address your requirements.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supervises and instructs field crews engaged in irrigation, horticulture maintenance, grounds and open space within a designated geographic area and assists the Supervisor in the overall planning of same. This position performs maintenance activities, operates equipment, assists in planning and organization of assigned work units and supervises front line parks maintenance staff. This position reports to the Supervisor, Parks Maintenance.

Provide 2-3 sentences summarizing the purpose or the primary functions of the position.  Anyone reading these statements should have a general understanding of what the job is responsible for and who reports to it and/or it reports to.  It is suggested that this section be completed last, after the duties and responsibilities section, using the duty/responsibility statements.

Example:

This position provides administrative support work in the Urban Planning and Building Divisions. This position is responsible to provide customer service to internal and external customers and to prepare correspondence and reports. This position reports to the Secretary II.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

A duty or responsibility statement typically consists of these three parts:

1. Action Verb (examples attached)
2. Object or “What”
3. Purpose or Outcome

Under this section, focus on the core 4-8 responsibilities of the position versus how the position gets the jobs done.  (i.e.: No task based statements, but responsibility based statements.)  Focus on what is the end result and what the goals of the position are.  To help you complete this section we provide these suggested steps as helpful hints

Step 1:  Randomly list all of the activities.  Begin by using a working document and list all the activities that are required to be performed.

Step 2:  Group all of the activities into duties and responsibilities.  Normally, all the activities can be grouped into 4 – 8 different categories, each covering a duty or responsibility.  This avoids overlaps in the job description and helps clarify what the job is responsible for.  Create a statement for the duty and use the activities to clarify how the duty is performed.

Step 3:  Prioritize duties and responsibilities by listing in descending order of percentage of time normally spent performing that duty or responsibility.

Examples:

1. Provide administrative support to the Urban Planning and Building Division

• word processing, photocopying, faxing, filing, mail etc.
• Develop and maintain the Corporate filling systems
• Develop and maintain the database records including the entering and queries that may be required

4. Performs other related duties as required.

• Assign, review, and supervise staff engaged in the maintenance and operations of parks and open space assets including installation and maintenance of horticultural materials; maintenance of park structures and buildings; use and maintenance of hand tools, power equipment and vehicles; maintenance and repair of irrigation systems.
• Inspect work ensuring conformance with policies, procedures and guidelines ensuring proper use of equipment and materials including fertilizers, pesticides and other products.
• Identify deficiencies, recommend improvements. Assign and requisition supplies and materials as required.
• Perform, report and record maintenance functions including project details and status, equipment use and maintenance, inventory control and timesheets.
• Interprets and implements specifications, blueprints, diagrams and work orders, ensuring work is performed in accordance with prescribed procedures and methods.
• Ensure staff possess the necessary skills and knowledge to perform maintenance activities and safety practices including providing training and instruction where required.
• Assist the supervisor in the preparation of work plans, and planning sessions to identify and allocate human and financial resources within assigned areas.
• Operate varied equipment as required.
• Respond to the internal and external stakeholders in a courteous, sensitive, responsive and effective manner.
• Assist in the organization and execution of the outdoor rink program.
• Assist in the preparation of short and long range strategic planning and budget preparation of the section and the Parks Maintenance Branch.
• Purchasing authority includes purchase card, Central Stores and Blanket Agreements for purchasing goods/equipment as per the delegation of authority.
• Perform related duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Knowledge of parks maintenance methods, procedures, materials, equipment and tools.
• Basic knowledge of irrigation systems and controls.
• Knowledge of occupational health and safety requirements and programs sufficient to implement healthy and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of maintenance management principles and practices and ability to implement standards and levels of service within the section’s area of responsibility.
• Ability to prepare informal and formal reports, daily, weekly and monthly work plans and to read construction and grading plans.
• Ability to instruct, direct and evaluate the work of others to ensure work productivity, to measure work output against standards and adjust resource allocations as necessary.
• Ability to analyze and develop recommendations for the policies, procedures and strategic work plans pertaining to the work.
• Ability to effectively operate, maintain and allocate equipment used in the maintenance of parks and open space.
• Ability to work independently exercising sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships and facilitate dialogue and communication with a variety of stakeholders such as fellow employees, and the general public.
• Ability to use a computer including knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel etc) to prepare reports, enter and retrieve information and communicate via electronic e-mail.
• Ability to interpret local union agreements and effectively handle any issues that may arise.
• Ability to fill in for the Supervisor.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Grade twelve (12), combined with 4 courses in turf or horticultural maintenance leading to certificate or diploma. One course must be of Naturalization or equivalent.
• Three (3) years recent practical experience directly related to the maintenance of parks and open space and outdoor recreational facilities including two (2) year of progressive parks maintenance and supervisory experience.

WORKING / OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Must possess a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license.
• Must possess or immediately get airbrake endorsement.
• Permitted or certified on fine turf mowers, tractors and related equipment.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labour in all types of weather conditions.

Note: This position may be required to work non-standard hours for extended periods throughout the season depending on work assignments and environmental factors such as weather.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates may be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check per the City of Regina's Criminal Record Check Policy.
• Proof of education is required.
• Additional assessments may be conducted to evaluate competencies, skills, and knowledge.

At City of Regina, we offer competitive compensation, health and wellness benefits, and growth through educational support and in-house courses. If you’re passionate about public service and making a difference, apply now!

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