Manager, Community & Recreation Programs

Job ID: 2923 

Openings: 1 

Jurisdiction: Out of Scope 

Division: City Planning & Community Services 

Department: Recreation & Cultural Services 

Branch: Community & Recreation Programs 

Location Name: Regina, Saskatchewan, CA 

Type of Posting: Internal & External

 Employment Type: Permanent

Annual Salary: $114,901.00 - $153,202.00 

Date Posted: June 10, 2025

Closing Date: June 24, 2025

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 color, 2SLGBTQIAP+ individuals of all genders, persons of disabilities, and members of equity-seeking 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.

NATURE OF WORK:

The Manager, Community & Recreation Programs is responsible for the overall management of the Community & Recreation Programs Branch within the Department of Recreation and Cultural Services. This leadership position oversees operational and program planning, stakeholder relationship management, financial administration, and staff leadership and development.

This role provides strategic direction for the delivery of inclusive leisure services throughout Regina by managing major leisure centres and neighbourhood facilities, fostering partnerships, and building community capacity. The position is key to ensuring accessible, city-wide, and neighbourhood-based recreational opportunities that promote health and well-being.

As a senior member of the department’s management team, the Manager also contributes to city-wide projects, strategic initiatives, and corporate planning efforts.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operational Planning

• Contributes to long-term departmental and annual corporate planning.
• Leads the development and implementation of the branch’s annual operational plan aligned with corporate and departmental goals.
• Establishes service levels, objectives, and performance targets.
• Develops and implements policies, systems, and procedures across the branch.
• Conducts research to enhance programs, services, and policies.
  
  

Financial Management

• Leads the preparation and administration of the branch’s annual operating budget.
• Provides financial oversight through forecasting, analysis, and mitigation strategies.
• Aligns financial practices with City standards, while developing branch-specific protocols as needed.
• Provides procurement oversight, including review of business cases.
  
  

Stakeholder Relationship Management

• Advises senior City leaders on matters within the branch’s scope.
• Builds and maintains relationships with community stakeholders, organizations, and partners.
• Resolves service issues, including escalated complaints.
• Negotiates and manages all leases, contracts, licenses, agreements, and partnerships.
  
  

Human Resource Leadership

• Leads the creation of a branch-wide workforce plan that ensures adequate capacity and competency.
• Provides mentoring, coaching, and supervision to supervisors, coordinators, and other staff.
• Leads all-staff meetings and ensures the completion of performance management processes.
• Monitors team culture and productivity and intervenes when needed.
• Oversees labour relations matters, including participation in grievance and arbitration processes.
• Ensures compliance with collective agreements and City HR practices.
  
  

Risk Management and Safety

• Develops and enforces branch-specific risk management policies and procedures.
• Monitors and reports on operational performance indicators.
• Identifies risks and leads service reviews to enhance program and service effectiveness.
• Champions a safety-focused workplace culture and leads branch compliance with the City’s Corporate Safety Program.
  
  

Operational Accountability

• Continuously reviews and adjusts plans and resource allocations to meet changing priorities.
• Oversees evaluation of programs and services to ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Assesses facility infrastructure and recommends improvements or changes as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong understanding of core management practices including service delivery models, policy development, strategic planning, budgeting, performance management, and human resources.
• Familiarity with community development principles, recreation and leisure trends, major facilities management, and customer service strategies.
• Broad understanding of the Recreation & Cultural Services Department and its role within City operations.
  
  

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• Strong communication skills to lead internal and external stakeholder engagement, facilitate meetings, and present complex information.
• Ability to resolve conflicts and build consensus across diverse groups.
• Change management skills, including addressing and resolving resistance.
• Proficient in negotiating resolutions to complex or sensitive service delivery issues.
• May represent the City publicly, including media interactions, on matters related to community and recreation programs.
  
  

Problem Solving and Decision-Making

• Deals with strategic, cross-functional challenges requiring long-term scenario planning, risk management, and cause-effect analysis.
• Develops service standards and recommends new initiatives in collaboration with the Director.
• Links stakeholder needs to City services through informed decision-making.
• Considers community feedback, internal resources, and interdepartmental dependencies when making decisions.
  
  

Impact of Actions and Decisions

• Accountable for all daily operations, planning, financial decisions, and program outcomes of the Community & Recreation Programs Branch.
• Decisions directly influence the accessibility and effectiveness of recreation services city-wide.
• Impacts include facility usage, public satisfaction, community image, and support for community association sustainability.
  
  

People Leadership and Development

• Provides day-to-day leadership and strategic direction to supervisory, technical, and professional staff.
• Leads workforce planning and performance management to ensure alignment with departmental and corporate goals.
  

WORKING / OTHER CONDITIONS:

• Work is primarily conducted in City facilities, with some site visits or off-site meetings as required.
• There are no unusual physical, visual, auditory, or concentration demands associated with this role.
• Standard work hours apply, with flexibility for occasional evening or weekend responsibilities related to community programs and events.

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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