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Park Warden
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Long Point Provincial Park
City:
Long Point Provincial Park (Port Rowan)
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
2 Temporary Seasonal annually recurring contracts - up to 10 weeks (approx. June to August)
Job Code:
41102 - Resource Technician 2
Salary:
$21.49 - $23.94 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Long Point Provincial Park is a busy, 150ha, recreation class park located in a World Biosphere Reserve on the Northern shores of Lake Erie. Annually, over 130,000 visitors come to Long Point to enjoy swimming in the warm waters, sun tanning on the gorgeous beaches, as well as camping and picnicking in the 4th oldest provincial park in the province. As one of the largest migration and staging areas in North America, birding and waterfowling abound and excellent fishing and boating opportunities exist on the Inner Bay.
If you are an energetic, responsible and motivated individual looking for new challenges, then consider this opportunity at one of Ontario's busiest provincial parks.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As Park Warden you will:
• lead the park enforcement program
• patrol the park campground and day use areas
• assist with facility sanitation and park maintenance to ensure the park remains clean and safe for park visitors
• assist with visitor registration and provide information to park visitor
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
• you must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule
• 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 be able to obtain an Emergency First Aid certification
• you must possess a valid class G driver's license
Technical knowledge:
• knowledge of resource management principles and techniques as they apply to parks
• knowledge of parks programs, services and operating regulations
• knowledge of and skills in the operation and maintenance of a variety of office and light powered equipment such as brushsaws, chainsaws, lawn mowers and small hand tools
• knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed
• knowledge of and experience in building and utility maintenance
Interpersonal and leadership skills:
• strong group leadership and interpersonal skills to provide direction to colleagues and stakeholders and enforce park rules and regulations
• demonstrated oral and written communication skills to provide park information to stakeholders and written skills to produce reports and correspondence
• proven mathematical and organizational skills to analyze data and deal with competing demands
• ability to work independently and to follow and carry out instructions
Additional Information:
Address:
- 2 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 weeks, Long Point Provincial Park (Port Rowan), West Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Note:
- The minimum salary rates identified in this posting are subject to revision as a result of the recently agreed to OPSEU collective agreement covering the period of January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2014.
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, March 28, 2013 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
