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Park Maintenance Technician / Park Warden
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources
Division:
Selkirk Provincial Park
City:
Selkirk Provincial Park (Selkirk)
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary Seasonal annually recurring contract - up to 20 weeks (approx. April to September)
Job Code:
41102 - Resource Technician 2
Salary:
$21.49 - $23.94 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Selkirk Provincial Park is a naturalist's paradise.
It's diverse ecosystem includes marshes, wetland, open grasses and mature Carolinian forest. With 151 campsites, a park store, and hiking trails this recreational class park is located just southwest of the town of Selkirk along the Lake Erie coastline. It offers a variety of lifestyle and recreational experiences including markets, wineries, fishing and golf.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, under the general supervision of the Assistant Park Superintendent, you will:
• provide group leadership for a variety of technical duties and program responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operation of the campgrounds and day use areas
• carry out various resource management activities within Selkirk Provincial Park, while leading the park maintenance and cleaning programs
How do I qualify?
Mandatory Requirements:
• ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in Use of Force
• ability to obtain a Standard First Aid Certificate
• ability to obtain certification as Limited Sub System Water Operator
• ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays
• valid driver's licence – class “G” or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
Required knowledge:
• knowledge of resource management principles and practices
• ability to interpret and applied relevant legislation, policies and standards associated with park management
• knowledge of park maintenance activities and related equipment (eg. lawn mowers, tractors, chainsaws, brush saws, etc.)
• knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures (eg. purchasing supplies and materials)
• knowledge of relevant workplace safety policies and procedures (eg. Occupational Health and Safety Act)
Required skills:
• group leadership skills to provide direction to park staff
• communication skills to address complaints and respond to questions from park visitors
• planning and coordination skills to independently organize your workload to meet deadlines
• proficiency with a variety of computer software applications (eg. word processing, spreadsheet, databases, electronic mail, etc.)
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 20 weeks, Selkirk Provincial Park (Selkirk), 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.
