The District of Saanich is a sustainable community where a healthy natural environment is recognized as being paramount to ensuring social well-being and economic vibrancy.

As part of the Parks Division management team, the Manager, Community Development and Business Systems is responsible for all aspects of community development, developing and maintaining business systems, planning and preparing project budgets, research and policy development as it pertains to Saanich Parks.

The position is the key interface between community groups, sports groups and community members and the Parks Division with the goal to expand and diversify the reach of Saanich Parks into the community. The Manager is responsible for community outreach and education programs including the Saanich Parks Volunteer Program.

The Manager is responsible for all aspects of internal/external liaison functions and community engagement processes for the work of the section. The Manager ensures the necessary liaison within the Department and with public agencies, consultants, developers, other civic departments, and community representatives and directs the preparation of appropriate responses to community development and business systems.

Qualified candidates will have a university degree in community development, environmental education or related field; six years of related progressive experience and supervision with direct responsibility in community development, policy analysis and development; two years of project management experience including building and managing budgets and two years of progressive experience in development and managing community outreach programs. Additional training in Public Administration and project experience in a municipal government department would be an asset. Candidates with an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Role profile and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply by 11:45 p.m. on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2016 quoting competition 215.16 to: Human Resources, District of Saanich, 770 Vernon Avenue, Victoria, BC, V8X 2W7 (Fax 250-475-5550) or Email careers@saanich.ca. In addition to the interview process, testing will be conducted. We thank all applicants for applying. Only those under consideration will be contacted.