Please note that transportation and accommodation costs will not be provided for these locations.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.
2 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks, 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1J4
1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks, 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, ON, P0T 2J0
About the job
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.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• you hold a valid Ontario driver's license – 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
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.)
OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive
Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.
Application Instructions:
Please apply to each location of interest by emailing as follows:
Fort Frances - Temporary - Seasonal -
Diana.Mcghee@ontario.caNipigon - Temporary – assignment/contract -
Chris.Magee@ontario.ca