Employment Status: Contract >6 months (FT)
✓ Pension
✓ Weekdays ✓ Evenings
Project Lead, Strategy Implementation (Cricket)
Competition Number: 25375
Primary Work Location: Waterloo City Centre
Posting Status: Internal & External Job Posting
Hourly Range: $44.80 - $56.00 (Band G)
Number of Positions: 1 (Current Vacancy)
Employment Group: Staff Association
Job Status: Temporary Full Time (up to 9 months, with possibility of extension)
Posting Release Date: June 25, 2026
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Posting Closing Date: July 23, 2026
Why work with us:
The City of Waterloo is a rewarding place to work. Each day, you will support and/or participate in the delivery of services that impact residents of this city, making it a great place to live, work and play for everyone.
Home to two world-class universities, a top-ranked college, a tech ecosystem, entrepreneurs and small businesses, there is a readiness to do things differently in Waterloo. Our vision is to be a leader in sustainability and to build a future-ready community for all. We are committed to workplace wellbeing and providing an inclusive, safe and enjoyable work environment.
For more information about the City of Waterloo’s Strategic Plan, Vision, Values & Guiding Principles, please click here: City of Waterloo 2023-2026 Strategic Plan.
What we offer:
- Supportive and caring organization that promotes respect, inclusivity, sustainability, health, safety and wellness.
- Dedication to the organization’s commitment for Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion through ongoing training and access to related programs and workshops, opportunities to connect with others around topics of social justice and equity, and opportunities to be involved with the initiatives that guide this corporate journey.
- A commitment to environmental sustainability as demonstrated in many plans and policies. For example, we are working towards reducing our corporate greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2050, with real progress underway.
- Certification as a Living Wage Champion.
- Defined Benefit Pension Plan (OMERS) eligibility for all employees.
- Up to 10 paid Reservist Leave days per year, with single contribution OMERS buyback option for any unpaid time.
- Easy and sustainable commuting options through the TravelWise program, which offers public transit discounts and a dedicated carpool network for employees.
- Substantial internal and external training and development opportunities along with opportunities to get involved and give back to the community.
- Enjoyable employee-wide events, activities, site visits, BBQs to connect with co-workers.
- Complimentary FitPass for access to leisure, swim, and fitness drop-in programs for employees and family members.
…And so much more!
What you will do:
Reporting to the Manager, Community and Neighbourhood Services, in the Community Programming and Outreach Services Division, your primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Lead the implementation of the City of Waterloo's Cricket Strategy, providing overall project management, planning, coordination, and delivery of strategic initiatives and approved recommendations.
- Develop, review, and implement policies, procedures, and operational processes that support strategy recommendations and respond to emerging community needs, City priorities, and legislative requirements.
- Lead public engagement, consultation, and change management activities with the cricket community, community organizations, residents, and internal staff to build consensus and support successful implementation.
- Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with sports and recreation organizations, external partners, school boards and post-secondary institutions, provincial sport organizations, and other interest-holders to advance shared goals and identify partnership opportunities.
- Coordinate and lead project implementation, working closely with staff across Recreation Programming, Parks, Facility Allocation and Booking, and other City divisions to achieve project outcomes.
- Conduct research, environmental scans, and program evaluations to identify promising practices, assess community needs, and develop recommendations for service, program, and policy improvements.
- Support the Sports and Recreation Action Plan through engagement with equity-denied communities and research into opportunities to enhance equitable access to sport and recreation through both City-led and community-led initiatives.
- Prepare reports, presentations, and briefing materials for senior leadership and Council to inform decision-making and strategic direction.
- Monitor project progress and ensure work is completed on time and aligned with departmental and corporate objectives.
- Participate in divisional and corporate initiatives.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Recreation and Leisure, Program Evaluation or Public Administration or equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- A minimum of three (3) years experience in a public sector environment leading projects.
- Knowledge of sports and recreation organizations, and in particular cricket organizations and environment in Waterloo.
- Knowledge of equity denied communities in Waterloo and ways to best engage with these communities about sports and recreation.
- Relevant experience as a project manager/implementation lead and strong project management skills required.
- Excellent research and analytical skills.
- Excellent critical thinking, system thinking, problem-solving and creative solution-development skills.
- Demonstrated ability to independently lead the implementation of longer term strategies, lead and manage change, work with a wide range of community partners and across departments.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake service evaluation and make recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams, including community members and representatives of community organizations.
- Demonstrated business writing skills, showing attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution and public relations skills.
- Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills.
- Knowledge of public engagement strategies and methodologies.
- Experience writing program/service level policies.
- Knowledge of the municipal policy environment and municipal decision-making processes.
- Understanding of the Corporate Strategic Plan, Community Services Business Plan and Get READI strategic plan.
- Ability to present information, including options for consideration, to a wide variety of audiences.
- Strong time management and organization skills with the ability to effectively manage competing demands and conflicting priorities and issues.
- Proven ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships internally and externally. with a wide range of partners.
- Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Ability and willingness to travel between worksites, as necessary, utilizing reliable, safe and efficient methods of transportation is required to perform the job.
- Strong commitment to delivering quality customer service.
- A passion for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and the ability to work respectfully and effectively in a team environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion.
What we will require:
- A Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City.
- Current Standard First Aid, CPR-C and AED certifications.
- Access to reliable transportation is required to perform the job (as travel between City facilities is required).
- Work outside of the standard business hours (evenings, weekends) to meet the needs of our community as required.
- Proof of your current and valid certificate(s), licenses and/or educational qualification, if applicable.
Be You @ Waterloo (Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging):
The City of Waterloo acknowledges that our work takes place on the land traditionally cared for by the Haudenosaunee, Anishinaabe and Chonnonton Peoples, and is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. The City is dedicated to advancing the organization’s commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion and to reducing barriers to employment opportunities. Applications from members of historically underrepresented groups, including Black, Indigenous, racialized communities, women, persons with disabilities and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ are encouraged for positions at all levels within the organization. Candidates from historically underrepresented groups are encouraged to self-identify in their application.
Accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process in accordance with the Human Rights Code and other applicable legislation. We encourage applicants to access support(s) that may be needed. To request accommodation during the application process, please email [email protected], quoting the position and competition number. Applicants advancing to the next stages of a recruitment process will be provided with additional opportunities to make their needs known.
Our use of AI during recruitment:
Our applicant tracking system includes artificial intelligence (AI) features, such as tools that highlight relevant work history or suggest potential job matches. These features are built into the system and may be visible to staff. AI does not make any screening or hiring decisions, and all decisions about interviews and hiring are made by City staff in accordance with applicable City policies and procedures.
Staff Association:
Qualified and eligible City of Waterloo Staff Association applicants will be considered first for this posting.
