Help protect Ontario's natural spaces by keeping the places people love safe, sustainable, and thriving.As a Park Technician at Pinery Provincial Park, you support Ontario's commitment to conservation, public safety, and high-quality outdoor experiences by helping maintain essential park infrastructure and supporting responsible use of protected lands for generations to come.
Pinery Provincial Park is one of Ontario's most diverse and iconic natural areas, home to rare oak savannah, sweeping Lake Huron beaches, and vibrant recreational spaces. Working here means contributing to meaningful conservation while being part of a close-knit team in a remarkable natural setting.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• Help lead and support the park's maintenance team to keep facilities, infrastructure, and grounds safe, functional, and welcoming.
• Support planning and coordination of maintenance and capital work, including scheduling people, equipment, and resources to meet park needs.
• Promote a safe workplace by supporting training, safe work practices, and compliance with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Monitor park assets and projects, identifying maintenance needs and supporting oversight of contractors and external trades.
• Interact with park visitors, partners, and staff to provide information, address concerns, and support respectful, lawful use of the park.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• Possession of, or ability to obtain a valid First Aid and CPR Certificate
• Ability to be designated as a Park Warden and complete ministry certification criteria and standards in Use of Force
• Ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule
Technical Maintenance Skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of maintenance and construction principles, relevant trades, building codes, and safe operation of equipment used in public park environments.
• Ability to assess asset condition, identify risks and priorities, and contribute informed input to maintenance and capital project decisions.
Leadership, Supervision, and Team Coordination
• Demonstrated ability to provide day-to-day group leadership, including assigning work, monitoring performance, and supporting staff development in a structured, inclusive workplace.
• Strong interpersonal skills to foster teamwork and work effectively with employees, volunteers, and contractors.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Clear, professional oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with staff, park visitors, contractors, and partner agencies.
• Ability to use common computerized systems and tools to support communication, documentation, and reporting.
Planning, Organizational, and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to plan and organize work, manage competing priorities, and exercise judgement in a dynamic operational setting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess issues, determine appropriate responses, and escalate matters when required.
Knowledge of Legislative, Policy, and Safety Requirements
• Awareness of, and ability to interpret and apply applicable legislation, policies, and standards governing park operations, public safety, and law enforcement activities.
• Demonstrated understanding of Occupational Health and Safety responsibilities, including hazard awareness, compliance, and promotion of safe work practices.
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!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's
Human Rights Code and the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer
accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please
contact us.Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: