The Corporation of Norfolk is a rapidly growing single-tier municipality of 70,000 located on the North Shore of Lake Erie in Southwestern Ontario. Norfolk offers abundant recreational and lifestyle opportunities within a uniquely rural and urban setting.
Rural by nature, prosperous by design, Norfolk is located one hour south-west of Toronto. It offers picturesque small-town rural living with some urban options, while being within easy reach of major urban centres including Hamilton, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, and Brantford. With wonderfully varied tourist attractions, a bountiful and proven agricultural tradition, and spectacular recreational activities, the exceptional quality of community and family life simply can’t be beaten!
With a combined operational and capital budget of approximately $300M, a capital forecast exceeding $1B in the next decade, and close to 1,000 staff, the County is committed to meeting the needs of its residents and business community by delivering efficient and effective services. As our Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture you will lead a significant team of close to 100 staff and manage an operational budget of over $20M.
Define the Future
As the ideal candidate and our new Director of Parks, Recreation and Culture, you are a strategic and inspirational hands-on leader who is highly skilled in planning, development, management and leadership of municipal recreational programming and operations.
You will provide departmental strategies, priorities and services in Aquatics, Senior/Child/Youth Recreational Services, Museums, Archives, Marinas, Parks and Sports Fields, Community Halls, Trails, Forestry, Cemeteries and Arena Operations.
The Director is a vital connection to community organizations. Innovative, collaborative and customer service focused, the Director will develop and implement corporate policies, procedures, agreements as well as initiate and maintain strong and effective strategic alliances and partnerships with community groups.
Ideal Qualifications:
The incumbent will possess the following qualifications:
Whether you enjoy a rural or urban lifestyle in a growing region, this is a unique opportunity to experience. Benefits of working with Norfolk County include:
How to Apply
To explore this opportunity please apply via email by July 18, 2025, or sooner to careers@waterhousesearch.net quoting project NC-DPRC.
Should you wish to speak to our Executive Recruiter or to receive a detailed position description please contact Tim Lukasewich at 416-214-9299 x8, tim@waterhousesearch.net or Jon Stungevicius at 416-214-9299 x1, jon@waterhousesearch.net.
All applications will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants, however, only thoseselected for an interview will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.
About the Role:
Fitzrovia is seeking to hire a Senior Estimator to join our team.
At Fitzrovia, we pride ourselves on being an entrepreneurial and innovative organization, which makes this role well suited for a candidate looking to roll up their sleeves, wear multiple hats and contribute to all aspects of real estate investment and development.
As we are a highly collaborative team, this role is full-time on-site, and the successful candidate will be required to work in the office Monday to Friday.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Experiences:
Why Fitzrovia:
Fitzrovia is Canada’s largest developer of purpose-built rentals, with over 8,800 units completed, acquired, or under development across the Greater Toronto Area and Montreal, representing over $9 billion in assets under management. We deliver high quality rental supply to the housing market across the affordability spectrum, including our flagship Fitzrovia Collection communities, Maddox modern vintage communities and Waverley premier student accommodations.
We distinguish ourselves through our vertically integrated operating model where we own and manage the full process from land acquisition through to design, construction, leasing and award-winning property and asset management. We put our residents first and relentlessly innovate to exceed their expectations with world-class hospitality, amenities, and customer service. Our vibrant rental communities inspire and connect our residents while delivering long-term cash flow and capital appreciation for our investment partners.
We focus on our people and our culture, and offer a competitive salary, benefits, and career development opportunities. As a proud Canadian company, we are consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work by The National Apartment Association. To learn more about Fitzrovia, our people and our communities, visit www.fitzrovia.ca. The future of rental living is here.
Fitzrovia is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please reach us at careers@fitzrovia.ca.