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About a month on the job….

brad 22Temporary Manager in Oliver gets Parks job in City of Merritt

Brad Gilbert had been filling in for Manager Carol Sheridan – on maternity leave.

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As of May 2, Brad Gilbert will start his new job as director of recreation and facilities for the City of Merritt.

Gilbert comes from Athabasca, Alberta, most recently as the general manager for the Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society. He comes equipped with a degree in physical education with a minor in business economics.

“He is passionate about delivering high quality services, monitoring for effectiveness, and analyzing cost recovery,” said Merritt CAO Shawn Boven in a press release.

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February 18th

Brad gives out his background to ODN

I have 5 years experience as a recreation facility operator (arenas, aquatic centres and parks) mostly with the City of Toronto.

I got my start in supervision in Sioux Lookout (northwestern Ontario) as their Programming, Facilities and Operations Supervisor and was promoted to be the Community Services Manager within 3 years.  In the 2 years as Manager I was able to reduce operating costs, increase revenues, memberships and facility utilizations.
From there I spent the next few years moving westward as Manager of Recreation for the County of Grande Prairie (AB), Manager of Leisure Services in Estevan (SK), Supervisor Major Leisure Facilities for Regina.   I am leaving Athabasca (AB) where I served as the General Manager of the Athabasca Regional Multiplex Society and was able to reduce the net operating lose by $120,000 in one year and increase memberships.