Deputy Director, Recreation Services and Facilities

New Westminster is on the unceded and unsurrendered land of Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. It is acknowledged by the City that colonialism has made their histories and connections to the land invisible. They are learning and building relationships with the people whose lands they are on. New Westminster is a city rich in history, with a viable and thriving economy, a diverse and growing population reflective of the region, and a team of talented and dedicated staff who work together to achieve its strategic vision. The City of New Westminster has earned a proud reputation for sophisticated civic leadership, service delivery, and outstanding employee relations. The City is focused on promoting opportunities across sectors such as health, education, and the knowledge-based and creative industries, while recognizing the important role retail, arts, and culture play in the community.

Reporting to the Director, Parks + Recreation, the Deputy Director, Recreation Services + Facilities provides senior strategic leadership and operational oversight for the City’s Recreation Services and Facilities division. Accountable for achieving departmental and divisional outcomes while ensuring alignment with City objectives, policies, and regulatory requirements, this position works in close leadership partnership with the Director and Deputy Director of Parks, Policy and Planning to provide a unified vision and support for the department. A central priority includes co-leading the implementation of the recently adopted 10-Year People, Parks and Play Plan. The Deputy Director also contributes to corporate-wide decision-making and policy development while fostering a culture of community belonging centred on diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. The City is seeking a proactive leader to guide a team in meeting the needs of a rapidly growing community, ensuring recreational services remain accessible, impactful and strategically aligned.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced recreation leader with strong operational expertise, strategic leadership capability, and the ability to build proactive relationships across a complex municipal environment to lead the Recreation Services and Facilities Division. The preferred candidate will hold a university degree in Recreation Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field, along with a minimum of ten (10) years of progressive responsibility in recreation services, including significant supervisory and leadership experience. The ideal candidate will have completed supplemental courses or a certificate in business management, human resources, or leadership. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

The salary for this position is $168,822 - $186,178 supplemented by a comprehensive compensation and benefits plan.

Should you be interested in learning more about this unique opportunity with the City of New Westminster, please contact Harbour West Consulting at 604-998-4032 or forward your application with a letter of introduction, and resume in confidence, to info@hwest.ca.

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Please submit letter of introduction and resume via email to Harbour West at info@hwest.ca.