Supervisor, Cemeteries And Trails (Tft) (Nu 47.23)

Basic Function:

Responsible for the overall operation and management of 16 active and 27 abandoned cemeteries within Norfolk County.

Responsible for the overall operation of Norfolk County trails system.

Responsible for the management of the Norfolk County Memorial Bench Program.

To manage the daily functions and activities of the staff and equipment required to keep the cemeteries and trails in good condition for public use.

Position Description:

• Develop work schedules for contractors, staff and equipment for daily, weekly, monthly and yearly management activities
• Supervise Parks and Facilities Maintenance staff including scheduling, training, performance evaluations, safety, discipline, authorizing payroll data and overtime requirements, resolving staff concerns. Additionally, the Supervisor will assess permanent and casual/student staffing needs, participate in the recruitment process, and prepare recommendations concerning selection of staff. Coordinate contractor management
• Reviews applications, places orders, oversees installation
• Manage the cemetery program for all active and abandoned Norfolk County cemeteries
• Perform other duties as assigned
• To act as project lead for any trails capital project
• Responsible for record keeping protocols, including internments, niche inurnments and monument locates
• To be department contact and respond to any trails complaints or issues from the public
• Oversees the administration of the Memorial Bench Program
• Comply with the county’s administrative policies and technical and service standards and applicable regulations, building codes and legislation required for the maintenance and operation of cemeteries and equipment
• Develop a budget with senior staff for maintenance and use of perpetual care funding for major projects
• To perform duties including records on employees, equipment, construction and maintenance projects to ensure accurate records are maintained for tracking cost of operations and expenses
• Maintain the level of service required under the Cemeteries Act and the local cemetery bylaws
• To prepare reports for Council, staff and to the public

Requirements

Knowledge and Experience:

• Community college diploma in Recreation and Leisure Services, Sports Management or related equivalent discipline
• Post-secondary degree, diploma or equivalent in business, marketing, economics, tourism or related field and/or work experience plus two years current related experience working or combined education and experience equivalent

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated skills of budget management and financial reporting
• Cemeterian™ Operations and Management certificate
• Experience working collaboratively with a variety of stakeholders
• Sound knowledge in reading cemetery plot maps and drawings
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal for dealing with the public, contractors, consultants, media, Council, employees and the Union
• Budgeting- financial Management - Purchasing Policy
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Standard First Aid/CPR Level C certificate an asset
• Demonstrated strong leadership, effective oral and written communication skills
• Report Writing/Communication Skills
• Sound knowledge of the Funeral, Burial and Cremation Services Act
• Sound knowledge of Cemetery rules and regulations and Cemetery bylaws
• Physical Asset Management
• Training in Legal Awareness and Municipal Risk Management an asset
• Must be aware of safe work practices as they relate to job responsibilities and work environment, and have the basic understanding of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Computer expertise in corporate standard software (Microsoft Office Pearl, Perfect Mind and Stone Orchard to data search and entry and to create and modify word processed documents
• Initiating and managing change in order to minimize problems and promote efficiency among staff. Disseminate information and provide training to employees. Assist with providing training opportunities for staff
• Excellent time management, organization and administrative skills

Benefits

Posting #: NU 47.23

Position: Supervisor, Cemeteries and Trails

Status: Temporary Full Time (date of hire to approximately December 29, 2023)

Employee Group: Non-Union

Salary: $78,111 - $97,639 per annum

Division: Operations

Department: Parks

Reports To: Director, Parks

Location: Facilities Operations Building

Posting Period: July 18, 2023 – July 25, 2023

How to Apply:

Follow the link below via Google Chrome for the application process:

• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be uploaded as 1 file
• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf

Find out more information about Norfolk County here: Employment at Norfolk County - NorfolkCounty.ca

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those to be interviewed will be contacted.