Patrick D'Almada, Mpa Email & Phone Number

Greater Toronto Area, Canada

Alliston, Beeton And Tottenham, Ontario

Directed parks, recreation and culture programs and events, facilities, heritage and corporate buildings and property services including museum, facilities, parks, trails and open space. Engaged a staff of 71 FTE’s along with an operating budget of $10 Million, to meet the changing needs of the growing community.• Built trust with elected Council on a range of issues utilizing political acumen, research, strategic advice, reports and sound business principles.• Engaged community volunteers on Council-appointed committees and task forces to develop strategic priorities and accomplish positive outcomes within the term of Council.• Led and actively contributed to the Parks, Recreation and Culture Master Plan, Official Plan, Long Range Financial Plan and Development Charges Study aligned with Provincial growth plans to 2031.• Developed an annual Business Plan, set performance targets and controlled $10 million+ operating and capital budgets achieving financial targets and delivering projects on time.• Developed multi-year capital, operating and preventative maintenance plans to address a backlog and continuously improve the operation and maintenance of 22 municipal buildings, 4 multi-use recreation facilities and 50+ parks, trails, open spaces. • Re-structured, led and engaged 71 FTE’s in a diverse multifaceted staff team to align with business and cross-functional processes, and created a shared vision for cultural change which supported the values of trust, teamwork, respect, integrity, accountability, inclusivity, excellence and recognition. • Project lead for the design, tender and construction of the Trans Canada Trail. • Negotiated Parks Sub-Division Agreements and quality control for park construction.

Orangeville, Ontario

Directed the delivery of parks, recreation and culture services, engaging a staff of 30 full-time and 160+ part-time along with an operating budget of $6 Million, to develop and maintain community parks, trails, multi-use recreation facilities, sports fields and indoor pools. • Built collaborative relationships with elected officials, community leaders, service clubs, and stakeholders to identify priorities and deliver projects aligned with the Strategic Plan. • Completed an Indoor Facility Assessment and Parks Master Plan to address long term community growth, parkland acquisitions and capital planning.• Negotiated, awarded and administered lease agreements. • Utilized community development, enabler and direct delivery models in directing programs.• Identified, reviewed and improved business processes and marketing strategies.• Developed, administered and controlled the department’s $6 million+ operating and capital budgets. • Provided leadership to 30 full-time and 160+ part-time staff.

Milton, Ontario

Managed recreation and culture programs and services, facility operations, 12 full-time, 120 part-time staff and volunteers, along with a $2.5M budget, to support the municipality’s priorities.• Managed 12 full-time and 120 part-time staff and volunteers, overseeing facility development and operations, recreation programs and community development initiatives.• Resolved staff and customer concerns through investigation, mediation and conflict resolution.• Developed Milton’s Physical Activity Plan in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. • Managed projects and operations for 19 buildings - Recreation, Civic, Community and Fire Halls.• Centralized and awarded contracts for HVAC, cleaning, security, construction and maintenance. • Developed and controlled annual $500,000+ capital and a $2+ million operating budgets.• Participated in the development of the department’s Master Plan, Business Process Reviews, Business Plans, and staff realignment to meet the fast-paced and changing community needs.• Acted as program space design, function and compliance advisor for the Milton Sports Centre expansion Feasibility Study and Business Plan, and Milton Centre for the Art’s program spaces.

Master Of Public Administration (Mpa), Local Government Program

- Courses included public administration theory, strategic planning, leadership, management, policy research, finance, law, organizational.

Bachelor, Administrative Studies (Business)

Activities and Societies: Varsity Competitive SwimmingCourses in administration, accounting, finance, marketing, organizational behaviour.

Certificate, Marketing Management

Certifcate, Principles Of (Urban) Planning

Certificate, Municipal Management - Municipal Administration Program