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Do you enjoy the outdoors and providing people with a safe environment? If so, consider one of these great opportunities focused on park stewardship within St. Williams Conservation Reserve (position based out of Turkey Point Provincial Park).

In this role, you will assist in advancing the Ontario Parks' mission of protecting significant and cultural resources and maintain biodiversity in a system of provincial parks and conservation reserves that is sustainable and provides opportunities for inspiration, enjoyment and discovery; now and for future generations.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:
• a defined benefit pension plan
• comprehensive health plan
• life and disability insurance
• collegial and professional work culture
• career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
• on-the-job training to support your success in the role

NOTE: Due to the nature of the position, the successful candidate will be required to work all shifts on site. No remote work is available

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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.

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About the job

As a member of the Provincial Park team, you will:

• carry out a variety of technical duties
• lead program responsibilities
• provide park enforcement and resource management
• provide general interior trail and campsite maintenance

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• You must be able to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in the use of force.
• 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 must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.
• You must have the physical ability to perform the duties of the position and to work in inclement weather.

Resource management and legislation:

• You possess knowledge of park management planning processes, resource management policies and species at risk.
• You possess knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies, procedures and regulations, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

Technical expertise:

• You possess knowledge of and skills in safe interior back country travel (canoe tripping/camping, navigation and practices/techniques of outdoor living).
• You have knowledge and experience operating and maintaining a variety of equipment to carry out routine maintenance duties (e.g. chainsaws, brush saws, hand tools).
• You have knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of various equipment and vehicles (e.g. all-terrain vehicles, canoes, motorboats).

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• You have proven communication skills to address complaints; to deliver information to park visitors; to effectively deliver compliance/enforcement messages and to defend challenges in a courtroom setting.
• You have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with park visitors and provide information to stakeholders.
• You have written communication skills to produce reports and correspondence.

Analytical skills:

• You have analytical and organizational skills to determine urgency of matters, prioritize, evaluate park needs, organize own workload, and meet deadlines.
• You have the ability to respond to emergency situations, considering urgency, implications and possible effects to ensure environmental and human protection.

Essential skills:

• You have demonstrated leadership skills to work in a team and provide guidance to staff.
• You have organizational skills and the ability to work independently and follow and carry out instructions.

Computer proficiency:

• You are proficient using a variety of common office productivity software, such as word processor, spreadsheet, internet and email applications.

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Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!

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