Park Stewardship Program Lead (Recreation Officer 1)

Are you passionate about connecting communities with Edmonton’s vibrant green spaces? The Park Stewardship Program Lead plays a key role in developing and delivering specialized programs that encourage greater public use, care, and enjoyment of City parks and natural areas. In this role, you will lead initiative strategies, build strong partnerships, and coordinate community engagement across portfolios such as community gardens, urban beautification, environmental enhancement, and park asset stewardship. Operating within budget guidelines, you will oversee program delivery, mentor team members, and gather data to continuously improve operational impact. As a champion for local parks, you will help bring community-driven projects to life while modeling the City’s commitment to being Safe, Helpful, Accountable, Integrated, and Excellent. What will you do? - Plan, deliver, evaluate, and enhance park stewardship programs (such as community gardens, citizen driven park care, and other related projects) aligned with City directives - Track and monitor program expenditures to maintain adherence to allocated budgets - Facilitate engagement with residents, community leagues, non-profits, and corporate collaborators to leverage resources for open spaces - Develop physical and digital communications materials in collaboration with Communications and Public Engagement teams to build community awareness - Write and administer grant application and oversee participant recruitment, scheduling, safety, and recognition - Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to supporting team members (such as Recreation Technicians, Co-op students, and Sustainability Scholars), including participating in recruitment and performance evaluations - Act as a key liaison across departments and external groups, offering professional guidance and responding to inquiries in a timely, respectful manner