Parks Project Coordinator-C1378

London, Ontario is a growing and vibrant city. Our municipality is home to almost 500,000 residents, and welcomes all to live, work and play. Our employees take pride in working for a well-run city that offers exceptional amenities, services and programs for our residents. Londoners love our urban trails, outdoor parks and events, recreation programs and our thriving arts, music and culture scene! The City of London has implemented the Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression (ARAO) division with the mandate to create and sustain action-focused, positive, and lasting systemic change in the City of London so that race or membership in an equity-denied group does not predict one’s access to opportunities or ability to engage whole heartedly in the London community. To learn more about The City of London’s commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression, visit the ARAO website. The City of London wants you to #JOIN THE TEAM. Visit our career webpage to learn more about London and the Top Reasons to work for the City of London. Title: Parks Project Coordinator-C1378 Job Close Date: Oct 30, 2026 File Number: 4082 Employee Group: Local 101 Service Area: Neighbourhood and Community-Wide Services Division: Parks and Sport Services Job Type: Full-Time Temporary (up to 2 years) # of Openings: 1 Summary of Duties: Reports to and carries out work under the direction of a designated manager. The Parks Project Coordinator contributes to the goals and objectives of the Parks and Forestry Division by coordinating the planning, design and construction of the City's parks and open space projects, and coordinating the City’s commemorative program and supporting community-led projects in parks. This position applies technical expertise in completing a wide range of related duties, providing advice and recommendations and working across divisions and service areas to support projects. Work Performed: Serves as the project coordinator for capital projects from planning to implementation, including research, coordination with others, design concepts, public engagement, detailed design, cost estimates, procurement activities, site supervision, contract administration, budget control, scheduling, inspection and payment. Coordinates the City’s commemorative program, community projects, ensures customer satisfaction and facilitates process improvements as required. Prepares tree planting plans and coordinates and administers tree planting contracts on city parkland. Acts as a subject matter expert in professional software/graphic programs and provides technical guidance and direction related to database use and file set up to the Integrated Land Planning Technologist position, students, and others as required. Performs site inspections, inventory, and analysis exercises to minimize risk and better inform various master plans, design, and construction processes. Generates planning strategies and mapping for both internal and external use, utilizing professional software programs such as GIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, etc. Attends and may chair meetings with other Divisions consultants, contractors, community groups, individuals, and regulatory agencies to plan, discuss, and coordinate capital projects. Reviews and provides technical input, in relation to the Parks and Forestry Division mandate, on drawings, reports and other works performed by consultants for park and open space contracts, and through the City’s subdivision/site plan development and Environmental Assessment processes. Conducts or coordinates field studies (Environmental, Engineering, Archaeological, Surveying, CSA Safety etc.) as required by Federal, Provincial, and Municipal policy and regulatory processes. Prepares and sends out public notices in accordance with policy and procedures for parks and open space projects and projects in other divisions as required. Facilitates, develops, prepares for and coordinates various public meetings, open houses, workshops, d…

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