Operations Manager

Operations Manager You want to have a concrete impact on your community? You are a hands-on person and prefer to be in the field and work outdoors? You want to work in a small organization where you will have great freedom? Managed by the Amis de la Rivière-Blanche, the Parc de la Ferme-Dalton is a unique outdoor space in Gatineau thanks to its greenhouse, sugar bush, floral garden, small agricultural production, and orchard supported by volunteers. We offer a range of free outdoor activities and are also an outdoor equipment lending point. We are looking for an operations manager responsible for the maintenance and operation of the park who knows when to do the work themselves and when to invest to better maintain. YOUR MANDATE Responsible alone for the maintenance and operations of the park, you exercise strong leadership and perform horticulture and exterior and interior maintenance work. You establish priorities in collaboration with the general management. You are responsible for the maintenance budget. You make recommendations on safe working methods. More specifically, you: organize and execute tree, shrub, and flower planting and maintenance work in the park. Organize and execute cleaning and maintenance work in the park and in the buildings. Manage the maintenance and operations budget. Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety rules. Ensure the mobilization of the volunteer team and their training needs. Ensure the completion of minor repair work on the park's outdoor facilities and buildings. Support all public events in the park, such as maple syrup production, plant and seed sales, floral garden planting, installation of our outdoor skating rink, park lighting, and much more. Page 1 of 3 AGENDA Board of Directors YOUR PROFILE College diploma (DEC) or college certificate (AEC) in horticulture, arboriculture, or a relevant field. Relevant experience in the field of horticulture, park maintenance, and sports fields. Experience in team supervision or coordination. Valid driver's license (class 5) and access to a vehicle. No judicial impediment related to employment. YOUR SKILLS We are looking for a person: who is independent, can make decisions, and solve problems. Able to perform most of the park's maintenance work safely on their own. Who knows when to delegate. Able to explain observed situations to different audiences. Able to learn and respect practices in terms of maple syrup production. YOUR WORKING CONDITIONS Salary of $45,000 to $52,000 per year. 35 hours of work per week. On-site work at Parc de la Ferme-Dalton. A human, inclusive, and flexible environment. A Monday to Friday work schedule that may vary according to activities, either on weekends or in the evening. Page 2 of 3 JOB OFFER Operations Manager Natural work environment in the city; hiking trail, greenhouse, skating rink, orchard, community gardens, sugar bush. 3 weeks of vacation per year.

Pay: $45,000.00-$52,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Casual dress
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking