Brian Geerts, Mpa, Pmp Email & Phone Number

Brantford, On, Ca

Cobourg, Ontario, Canada

Cambridge

• Develop service areas to implement goals, objectives, business plans, and key performance measures aligned with corporate strategic direction and Council decisions, linked to multi-year operating and 10-year capital budgets.• Lead, mentor, coach, and inspire non-union, contract, and unionized staff (40) including standard recruitment and seasonal mass recruitment, performance management, health & safety training, orientation, implementation of corrective actions, and adjustments to training as necessary.• Liaise with many community groups of all sizes regarding community programming and outreach, including difficult issues requiring tact and diplomacy.• Lead implementation and audit compliance of applicable legislation, regulation, and policies relevant to services, programs, and agreements.• Prepare and present reports to recommend specific actions to update Council, Corporate Leadership Team, and others.• Develop, negotiate, and approve tenders, contracts, purchase orders, and donations, with partners and contractors including contract service provision, repairs and maintenance, renovations, and construction.• Implement and manage multiple complex projects and communication strategies using a collaborative approach.• Develop strategic plans and implement existing strategic plans including Parks and Facilities Plan, Recreational Facilities Plan, Active Transportation Master Plan.• Plan and procure operations equipment, large and small, in coordination with Fleet, Asset Management Plan, and Greenfleet program• Consistently exemplify Corporate Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness, and Service.ACCOMPLISHMENTS-Design, implement, and lead new Opioid and Homelessness response team, from a compassion and Housing First perspective-Design, implement, and secure funding for 20-year strategic plan: Urban Forestry-Coordinate Outside Operations Service Review and implement operational efficiencies

Cambridge, Ontario, Canada

• Lead teams responsible for delivery of programs, services, and facility operations including Arenas, Parks, Active Transportation, Cemeteries, Recreation – Aquatics, Recreation – Older Adult, Winter Control, Farmer’s Markets, Special Events, Trails, Forestry, Horticulture, Facilities.• Nurture community and agency partnerships while administering applicable legislation relevant to division programs and services, including relevant union collective agreements and other corporate policies.• Represent Parks, Recreation, and Culture unionized staff at Employee Relations meetings, and develop effective relationships with union executives. Supervise non-union and unionized staff (400).• Develop corporate strategic initiatives as part of Senior Management Team.• Develop, monitor, and control budget, including multi-year operating and 10-year capital.• Liaise and develop strong relationships with community organizations and Council appointed committees.• Oversee training, organizational development, risk mitigation, program objectives, andperformance management.• Receive and investigate public concerns and complaints. Represent City during lease negotiations, discovery hearings, and claims court.• Consistently exemplify Corporate Core Values of Integrity, Respect, Inclusiveness, and Service.

Brantford

-Program administration and continuous improvement-Responsive customer service and communications-Planning and coordination of work with partner agencies, contractors, and volunteers-Multi-million dollar contract administration

Arborist - engaged in the care of mature landscape treesConsultant - analyze and report on arboricultural issues in urban planning processes

Master Of Public Administration - Mpa

Ecosystem Management

Arboriculture Certificate