Parks Operations Technologist (Temporary Approx. 4 months)

People, Place, Prosperity

Working within our Strategic Plan, Cambridge Connected, and committing to our values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness and Service, the successful candidate will work together to help the City of Cambridge achieve our vision: A place for people to prosper – alive with opportunity. 

Job Profile

Reporting to the Manager of Operations - Parks, there is an opening for a temporary Parks Operations Technologist. This position will be responsible for the following duties:

What you will be doing

• Review site plans, subdivision designs, and engineering drawings to identify operating impacts or potential concerns from an operating perspective.
• Review invoices and validate they align with services and work delivered by contractors.
• Responsible for overseeing and executing minor capital projects, annual service contracts, and repair work for parks and trails.
• Meet with staff to discuss, review, and collaborate on upcoming projects.
• Review the schedule of work with the bookings team in Recreation to ensure schedules do not conflict.
• Review costs and identify if budget forecasts are needed related to contracted services and work with management and finance accordingly.
• Review all development applications (site plans, development applications) to identify operating impacts in the development application process to ensure growth needs are identified in the budget and align with new developments.
• Review all new park or replacement park capital projects, identifying operating concerns and impacts, ensuring they are identified through the capital budget and adjusted before acceptance of the new facilities.
• Leads in the development of standard operating procedures for Parks, Forestry, and Horticulture services.    
• Coordinates Operations, Asset Management, Planning, Engineering Development, and Engineering to ensure that there is a smooth transition from construction to maintenance on a well-planned timeline.
• Coordinates and assists with development of winter maintenance planning and implementation activities.

Education

Three-year college diploma plus certification in Landscape Design or Certified Engineering Technologist certificate 

Landscape Design or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET).

Experience and Knowledge

• A minimum of three (3) years of experience in Parks and Recreation setting, or a related field. Previous municipal experience would be an asset.
• Landscape Design or Certified Engineering Technologist (CET) Certificate through the Ontario Association of Certified Technicians and Technologist (OACETI)
• Ontario Driver License – Class G

We will ask you for these items if you are hired

Your compensation

This position is within Grade 9 of the Inside Workers Union salary schedule with an hourly range of $45.38- $48.23. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and are an Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System (OMERS) employer.

Hours of work

The current regular hours of work are in accordance with the Collective Agreement, however, currently, we are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (35 hours per week). Monday to Friday, with occasional overtime as required.

Advertisement expiration date

Interested candidates should apply at www.cambridge.ca/careers. This posting will close October 20, 2026.

Accommodation needs and protection of privacy

The City of Cambridge recognizes and appreciates diversity and inclusion enhances our public value commitment.

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience and encourage all qualified people to apply, including and especially people from equity-deserving groups. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with honour and respect toward their individual dimensions of diversity.

We strive to remove barriers that may prevent qualified applicants from fully participating in the recruitment and selection process. Accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation is available throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Contact [email protected] to make your needs known in advance.

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