Job Specification

Purpose of Position :

As a member of the Quetico Provincial Park Team, under the general supervision of the Assistant Park Superintendent, to carry out a variety of technical duties, program responsibilities, and group leadership associated with park enforcement, resource management, visitor registration, orientation, security, facility sanitation, general interior maintenance and the park visitor services program.

Duties / Responsibilities :

1. Provides technical, operational, monitoring, enforcement and group leadership duties for the successful implementation of the park operating programs by:
-enforcing provincial statutes (i.e. Provincial Parks Act, Liquor License Act, Highway Traffic Act, etc.);
95% -documenting warnings, laying charges, issuing appearance notices and summary conviction tickets as required,
and attending court as required;
-maintaining an accurate and detailed record of all enforcement activities/occurrences, compiling occurrence
reports, and preparing seized items for disposal;
-collecting natural and cultural information for park management purposes;
-providing general resource management technical training and group leadership to other team members;
-working in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations and any workplace
practices as directed by the employer;
-ensuring that workers take precautions to protect the health and safety of themselves and others by complying with such acts, codes, policies, procedures or accepted workplace practices as may be appropriate;
-advising workers of actual and potential dangers in the workplace and the required precautions;
-processing and issuing permits, reservations, licenses and the sale of publications and associated park promotional items;
-collecting fees, accounting for and recording of cash received and credit card transactions;
-reconciling and ensuring security of cash, cash floats, permits, licenses, publications, etc.;
-preparing daily sales summaries;
-providing customer reception/information/assistance and orientation to park programs, hazards and the benefits of
wise use of park resources according to park policies, practices and regulations;
-assisting with the collection of visitor statistics;
-promoting user compliance with park rules and regulations through public contact and routine/non-routine patrols;
-carrying out routine facility inspections for their security, damage and to ensure their normal operations;
-acting upon/reporting/recording problems, violations and complaints to the park duty officer;
-providing general park maintenance functions by carrying out routine maintenance duties (i.e. lawn mowing,
painting/staining, garbage collections, grounds/campsites/trails maintenance, general facility maintenance/sanitation, etc.;
-operating light equipment (i.e. lawn mowers, chain saws, boats, small hand tools, etc.);
-assisting in the delivery of the visitor services program such as talks, lectures, demonstrations, tours, walks, special events and hikes, pointing out features of interest;
-providing general resource management technical or historical information, and teaching skills such as canoeing,
bird watching, plant identification, etc.

2. Performs other related duties such as:
-assisting other members of the park team during vacation/sickness and peak workload periods;
-assisting in other ministry program areas as required;
5%-as assigned.

Staffing and Licencing :

Ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in the use of force. Valid Emergency First Aid Certificate; Valid Class “G” Driver's License.

Knowledge :

Working knowledge of resource management principles and techniques as they apply to parks as well as relevant acts, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines. Good working knowledge of and skills in safe interior backcountry travel, canoe tripping/camping, navigation and practices/techniques of outdoor living. Good working knowledge of park programs, services and operating regulations. Working knowledge of and skills in the operation and maintenance of a variety of office and light equipment such as lawnmowers, chainsaws, boats, small hand tools, etc. Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and those regulations made under the act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed.

Skills :

Good group leadership, organizational, interpersonal, mathematical, and oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently, follow and carry out instructions, fly in fixed-wing aircraft and work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule. Physical ability to carry out functions of the position.