Park Information Specialist

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Do you have a unique combination of skills and knowledge that include cartographic/GIS and library sciences knowledge?

Consider this truly unique position within Ontario Parks that will allow you to showcase your skills.

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About the job

As a member of the Quetico Provincial Park team, under the general supervision of the Park Superintendent, you will:

• operate the John B. Ridley Research Library at the Quetico Provincial Park Heritage Pavilion visitor center
• provide GIS support to backcountry park operations throughout the NW zone of Ontario parks
• perform and maintain social media duties to support partnerships and the marketing of parks in Northwestern Ontario
• support education, research and planning programs in the park through the maintenance of accurate and easily retrievable information
• evaluate and analyze research information to meet clients' needs and to support Ministry decision making, policy and program development

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What you bring to the team

Library sciences knowledge:

• knowledge of archiving, information management and indexing practices and methods to provide services by researching, cataloguing, or indexing a variety of information, print and data sources
• knowledge of a wide range of electronic resources and print materials dealing with archaeological, environmental, and policy research; internet; and other electronic resources

Technical knowledge:

• knowledge of cartographic principles, to create map products for park operations and for planning and marketing projects
• knowledge on the operation of a GPS device and maintaining Geographic Information Systems
• knowledge of wilderness travel skills and techniques

Analytical skills:

• analytical skills to select from various and diverse electronic/print information resources, assess/synthesize their content, and evaluate their potential usefulness
• evaluation and planning skills to develop and maintain internal databases in the unit, organize long term mapping projects and maintain campsite, infrastructure and portage inventories
• resource management skills to determine the needs and requirements to meet the research needs of ministry staff

Communication skills:

• innovative and creative writing skills to maintain engaging social media content in support of Northwest Zone Park initiatives and partnerships
• ability to support partnership activities between Northwest Zone Parks and first Nation's, ENGO's and other groups and stakeholders

Computer proficiency:

• experienced and proficient using common office productivity software such as word processors, spreadsheets, databases, email and internet, as well as social media applications, ArcMap and photo/video editing software

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Additional information:

Note:

• N-NR-106234/17

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.