Do you enjoy the outdoors and the Ontario Parks environment? Would providing people with a safe and memorable park experience be of interest to you?
If so, consider this exciting opportunity to join the Ontario Parks Team at Sanbanks Provincial Park!
Please note: we do not offer staff housing on site. Applicants must be able to commute to the park from their residence.
OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:
We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit the
OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the
OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's
Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, you will:
- assisting with enforcement and security
- resource management
- carrying out a variety of technical duties
- assisting with customer service and providing information to park visitors
- providing leadership related to enforcement and visitor programs
Please note this position may require the successful candidate to work variable hours, shifts, and weekends as required, perform first aid treatment and assist emergency services as required.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
- You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
- You have the ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in the use of force.
- You possess or have the ability to obtain Standard First Aid Certification.
- You have the ability to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as required.
Technical knowledge:
- working knowledge of resource management principles and practices applicable to Parks
- knowledgeable about law enforcement and possess the ability to interpret, apply and enforce relevant acts and regulations
- knowledge of, and an ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures and directives such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems (WHMIS) guidelines.
- knowledge of parks programs, services and operating regulations
Technical abilities:
- experience completing basic grounds/facilities maintenance and minor repairs, coupled with an ability to use small hand held tools (drills, hammer, paint equipment, cleaning equipment) and grounds maintenance equipment (rake, shovel, lawnmower, weed whip, chainsaw, lawnmower)
- ability to operate a variety of office equipment
Interpersonal and communication skills:
- interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively and to provide park information to stakeholders
- written communication skills to produce reports and correspondence
Essential skills:
- demonstrated leadership skills to work in a team and provide guidance to staff
- organizational skills and the ability to work independently and follow and carry out instructions
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