Saanich area
Parks, recreation and community services
Gardens

Director of parks planning and development

Full time permanent position



Saanich area It is the largest municipality in the beautiful Greater Victoria region, blending an urban and rural environment and inhabited by approximately 124,000 citizens. Employing over 1,500 members, our greatest asset is our high-performing workforce. We provide a collaborative, dynamic and progressive work environment that continually attracts high-quality people, enabling them to give their best and develop their skills. Our competitive wages, excellent benefits package, generous retirement plan, flexible work program, supportive and inclusive work environment, and progressive initiatives make the Saanich area a highly desirable place to invest your talent.



Parks, Recreation and Community Service Department We are looking for an experienced leader to manage our parks planning and development team. This position will be responsible for directing all aspects of park acquisitions, planning, design, construction and development of the Saanich parks system.


You will apply your experience and strong project management skills to lead a diverse team of superintendents, professional landscapers and designers, technicians and building tradespeople. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring staff drive public engagement initiatives using IAP2 tools and technologies, as well as overseeing the department’s $4 million capital budget and leading project implementation planning to ensure projects are delivered effectively and on time.


If you are an innovative leader, interested in incorporating new technologies, materials and design practices to create inspiring public spaces, this could be the opportunity for you.



The ideal candidate Must have a university degree in landscape architecture or a related field, as well as at least six years of relevant experience, including management and leadership in the planning, design, construction, and management of parks, trails, and open spaces. Experience working on projects within a government or municipal administration is an asset. Candidates must be a member or eligible for membership of the Planning Institute of British Columbia or the British Columbia Society of Landscape Architects. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. A valid BCClass 5 driving license and personal vehicle are also required.



This is an exempt position with an annual salary of $115,745 – $136,125An excellent benefits package and a generous pension plan. Job description and competition information can be found at www.saanich.ca. Please apply for the quote contest 25269. This competition will remain open until completed. In addition to the interview process, a test will be conducted.



Saanich District has been recognized as one of British Columbia’s Best Employers for 2025. As a fair and inclusive employer, we value a diversity of people to best represent the community we serve and provide excellent services to our citizens. We strive to attract and retain motivated, talented individuals from all backgrounds, demographics and life experiences. If you require any modifications to enable engagement at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us in confidence AccessibilityHR@saanich.ca. We thank all applicants for submitting the application.