Supervisor, Neighbourhood Centres

Position Summary

This position directs, supervises and coordinates the operations and programming of City operated multi-purpose neighbourhood centres. This position provides oversight and assistance with the development and implementation of community-based, arts, culture and recreation programs and opportunities at the neighbourhood level and coordinates programs across the Branch if required. This position reports to the Coordinator, Community Capacity Building and supervises the Neighbourhood Centre Programmers. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee the operation of neighbourhood centres, ensuring safe, effective, and consistent service delivery.
• Guide facility bookings, permits, and utilization practices across multiple locations.
• Develop and implement policies, procedures, and operational improvements.
• Support facility maintenance planning, shutdowns, and capital improvement projects.
• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate staff performance.
• Monitor program delivery, performance data, and community needs to maximize facility and program effectiveness.
• Foster community partnerships, public engagement, and positive customer experiences.
• Manage budgets, approve expenditures within authority limits, and support financial planning.
• Address public concerns and collaborate with internal stakeholders on strategic initiatives.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and other related materials as required.

Key Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of the philosophy, principles, trends, and objectives of community development through recreation and social programs, service delivery, and facility management.
• Knowledge of participation processes, group facilitation, team building and group dynamics and  local government administration.
• Thorough knowledge of corporate and department policies and procedures required to safely and effectively administer direct program services, partnerships, and to manage human resources.
• Knowledge and understanding of the need’s assessment process and the ability to utilize the information in program development and delivery.
• Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting processes, including demonstrated skill in financial management.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in performance management including planning and delegated work.
• Ability to plan and direct the work of assigned staff and ensure assigned tasks and duties are effectively and efficiently completed.
• Strong research, analytical, reporting, and communication skills.Ability to effectively present information and engage diverse audiences through presentations, reports, training, and resource materials.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and work cooperative with staff, peers, supervisors, volunteers, elected officials and the public.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and work with considerable amount of independence demonstrating sound program solving and decision-making skills.
• Considerable organizational skills to ensure and provide for maximum service and program delivery. 
• Ability to collegially deescalate tensions between user groups and City of Regina staff/departments and facilitate solutions to further positive program and service delivery.

Working/Other Conditions

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and can travel within the City of Regina.