Job posting – General Management (maternity leave replacement)

July 24, 2023

General management position (maternity leave replacement)

The Soulanges Canal Park preserves and enhances the natural and heritage resources of its territory for the benefit of citizens and visitors, by offering a safe environment for outdoor activities and the discovery of various experiences. The main attraction of our park is the Soulanges bicycle path, a first class multifunctional network in Vaudreuil-Soulanges.

We are currently looking for the perfect candidate to replace our General Manager, Marianne Sigouin-Lebel, on maternity leave for 12 months from November 2023.

A stimulating challenge for any manager with a passion for the outdoors, culture, heritage and development!

Your mission

• Plan, organize, direct, promote and control all of the organization’s activities in accordance with its mission and objectives and the policies and directives of the Board of Directors.
• Ensure the Park’s administrative management (budget management, human resources, strategic planning, etc.).
• Establish positive, collaborative governance between the many players and stakeholders involved. Support and accompany local partners and organizations.
• Ensure the preparation and follow-up of budgets, board meetings and reporting.
• Monitor funding programs and coordinate grant applications in collaboration with the team and partners.
• Coordinate Soulanges Canal Park’s communications activities with various clienteles (social media, requests for information, interactions with citizens, website, etc.).
• Monitor the various policies and procedures, in collaboration with the Board of Directors, the MRC and the team in place.
• Coordinate recruitment, human resources support and the annual appraisal process.
• Lead the implementation of an original and coherent range of services and activities around the Soulanges Canal, for a multitude of clienteles (individual, citizen, tourist, institutional, corporate, etc.).
• Ensure a sustained presence in the field to observe activities, opportunities for improvement and issues encountered. Analyze park issues, prepare files and make recommendations for decisions by the Board and/or working committees.
• In conjunction with the team, roll out the implementation of the Soulanges Canal Park Cultural and Landscape Master Plan and implement the first action plan emanating from the 2024-2026 strategic plan.
• Monitor the Soulanges Canal Park membership process and contribute to the organization’s democratic and community life.
• Numerous other related tasks, aimed at promoting the channel and ensuring the smooth development of our organization.

Profile required

• Have practical knowledge and a strong interest in the field of outdoor or cultural project management.
• Demonstrate dynamism and inspirational leadership.
• A strong sense of customer service and teamwork.
• Demonstrate strong political acumen.
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, on time and on budget.
• Know how to work in concert with various municipal, private, government and community partners.

Requirements

• University degree in tourism, leisure, regional development, cultural activities, or any related field.
• Minimum of five years’ relevant experience in a management position in a related field (recreation, culture, outdoors, heritage, project management, etc.) and/or 2 years as a director of an organization in a similar sector.
• Knowledge of the Vaudreuil-Soulanges territory (an asset).
• Very good knowledge of French (oral and written) and good knowledge of English (oral).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Want to contribute to the influence of your community!

Conditions

• Full-time position, minimum 14 months contract.
• Available evenings and weekends on occasion.
• Competitive salary.
• Hybrid workplace – house, office and outdoors (outdoors… along the canal!).
• Cell phone refunded.
• Competitive group insurance.
• 4 weeks vacation, personal and statutory vacations, 2 weeks paid holiday.
• Benefits of the position: contribute to a unifying project, work with a small, dynamic and motivated team, stay in shape, training and representation budget, flexible schedule, and much more!

If you would like to take up this challenge, please send your application by August 21, 2023 at 4:30 p.m. to the Human Resources Department of MRCVS by e-mail at recrutement@mrcvs.ca. We would like to thank all those who express an interest, but only successful candidates will be contacted.