The Stewardship Youth Ranger Program provides youth with the opportunity to work outdoors, learn about environmental issues affecting their community and acquire the valuable skills and work experience needed to launch their future careers.
Join the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program and help build the leaders of tomorrow.
What can I expect to do in this role?
As a Team Lead, you will:
• provide group leadership to a team of Stewardship Youth Rangers on a variety of field projects
• research and identify learning opportunities for the group
• ensure the availability of required resources and equipment
• ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations
For more information, please visit the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program website:
SYR program page.
***Please note: The Aurora position is now posted separately. If you are interested in applying to Aurora, please submit your application to Job ID 122378.
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
• you hold a valid Ontario driver's licence – class “G” or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• you hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid Certificate
• you hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card
• You must have the ability to obtain a valid Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) Canoe Tripping level 3 certificate or equivalent
Group Leadership Skills:
• you have working knowledge of the workplace safety legislations and related regulations (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Act)
• you can motivate and provide direction to SYR team members
• you can assist with performance appraisals of team members
Communication Skills:
• you can liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. ministry staff, parents, community groups, clients, etc.)
• you can explain technical information and instructions
• you can develop written reports
Technical Knowledge:
• you have knowledge of environmental stewardship activities (tree planting, stream clean-up, monitoring/removal of invasive species, etc.)
• you are proficient in the operation of related tools and equipment (e.g. hand saws, hammers, shovels, etc.)
General Skills:
• you have planning and coordination skills to manage projects and ensure required material resources are available
• you have analytical and problem solving skills to monitor and evaluate project progress and effectiveness
• you are proficient with a variety of computer software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, etc.)
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
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.
