We are accepting applications for a permanent full-time Manager of Recreation Capital & Community Development Projects to join our team. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Recreation Services, the primary responsibilities of this role include:
- Leading long-range recreation capital planning, asset management, capital improvement planning, lifecycle costing, funding strategies, and risk assessments.
- Planning, coordinating and overseeing assigned recreation capital projects and strategic initiatives, including procurement, contract administration, budgets, quality assurance, environmental considerations, and occupational health and safety requirements.
- Providing strategic advice, reports and recommendations regarding infrastructure needs, capital priorities, service trends, community demand, operating impacts, and regional recreation initiatives.
- Supporting Recreation Services strategic planning, including long-range service and facility planning, community needs assessments, and regional recreation planning.
- Advancing climate action, sustainability, energy efficiency, decarbonization, accessibility, and inclusive recreation service delivery initiatives.
- Researching, preparing and supporting grant applications and external funding opportunities related to capital projects, asset renewal, accessibility, community recreation development, and regional strategic initiatives.
- Providing management oversight for CVRD Community Services grant programs, including program planning, evaluation frameworks, funding recommendations, reporting requirements, and policy alignment.
- Building and maintaining collaborative relationships with member municipalities, School District 71, First Nations, non-profit organizations, rural community hall operators, external agencies, and other levels of government.
- Supporting rural community recreation development through strategic planning and capacity-building assistance for community hall operators and community-based organizations.
- Preparing clear, evidence-based reports, presentations, briefing materials, and recommendations for senior leadership, the Comox Valley Recreation Commission, and other decision-makers.
- Leading and facilitating collaboration across multidisciplinary teams, including recreation operations, finance, procurement, engineering, facilities, communications, asset management, climate action, and corporate services.
Our ideal candidate:
- A strategic and collaborative leader with demonstrated experience in capital planning, asset management, project delivery, and public-sector or local government service delivery.
- Skilled at translating complex technical, financial, operational, regulatory, and community considerations into practical and sustainable recommendations.
- Experienced in developing capital plans, business cases, budgets, lifecycle cost analyses, funding strategies, and risk assessments.
- Knowledgeable about local government governance, procurement, accountability requirements, and the principles that inform public-interest decision-making.
- A strong relationship builder who can effectively engage with elected officials, government partners, First Nations, community organizations, contractors, consultants, and members of the public.
- An effective communicator who can present technical and sensitive information clearly to a diverse range of internal and external audiences.
- Experienced in facilitation, consensus building, negotiation, conflict resolution, and managing complex or precedent-setting matters with diplomacy and sound judgement.
- Committed to service excellence, accountability, continuous improvement, accessibility, equity, inclusion, sustainability, and respectful relationships.
- Has a minimum of five years of progressive and relevant experience in capital planning, asset management, and project delivery, preferably within recreation services, local government, or a comparable public-sector environment.Has a bachelor’s degree in Recreation Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Has a Project Management Certification or demonstrated equivalent project-management experience; asset management and local government certifications are considered assets.
- Experience working with community organizations to support the development of community projects is considered an asset.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including presentations, project management and word processing applications, as well as Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and web-based applications.
- Emergency management training is preferred.
A valid BC Class 5 driver’s license is required for this role. Successful candidates will be required to consent to a Canadian Criminal Record Check (including vulnerable sector search).
This is an exempt position with an annual salary range – $109,693 - $129,051.
To review the complete job description and to apply go to www.comoxvalleyrd.ca/jobs.
The closing date for this position is November 5, 2026 at 3:00 pm. Applications for available positions with the CVRD must be received prior to the indicated closing date and time. We appreciate all applications; however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. If your application is shortlisted, you will be contacted in a timely manner to arrange an interview. Virtual or in-person interviews are available.
The CVRD respectfully acknowledges the land on which it operates is on the unceded traditional territory of the K’ómoks First Nation, the traditional keepers of this land.
The CVRD is committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive work environment. We celebrate diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.