Apply By: Wednesday, March 27, 2024 11:59 pm EDT

Competition Status: Application Screening

The total number of applications is not available because applications were not received online.

We are screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date and rating them against the qualifications outlined in the job ad. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will be invited to continue in the hiring process.

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Parks Program Educator

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Ontario Parks

City:

Bowmanville, Consecon, Killarney, Kirkfield, Nobel, Peterborough, Picton, Port Burwell, Sutton West, Tiny, Turkey Point, Wasaga Beach, Whitney

Language of Position(s):

English

Job Term:

18 Temporary 1 - contract for up to 36 weeks, with possibility of extension (Sandbanks), 17 temporary contracts for up to 18 weeks, with possibility of extension

Job Code:

41100 - Resource Technician 1

Salary:

$22.45 - $24.34 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Posting Status:

Open

Job ID:

211725

We have an ongoing need to recruit for seasonal staff. This is a continuous posting and will be posted on an ongoing basis but could close at any time without notice. Please only complete,One Application under this Job ID.

Are you a creative individual with leadership qualities looking for an exciting job opportunity in visitor education, with a good mix of outdoor duties in a Provincial Park? If so, then consider these opportunities with Ontario Parks as a Parks Program Educator. As part of our Park Ambassador Program you will play an important role in welcoming visitors, supporting digital communications, and delivering workshops to improve camping and outdoor skills.

Positions are located across the province at:
• Algonquin Provincial Park (Whitney)
• Killarney Provincial Park (Killarney)
• Killbear Provincial Park (Nobel)
• Balsam Lake Provincial Park (Kirkfield)
• Darlington Provincial Park (Bowmanville)
• North Beach Provincial Park (Consecon)
• Sanbanks Provincial Park (Picton)
• Sibbald Point Provincial Park (Sutton West)
• Awenda Provincial Park (Tiny)
• Port Burwell Provincial Park (Port Burwell)
• Turkey Point Provincial Park (Turkey Point)
• Wasaga Beach Provincial Park (Wasaga Beach)
• Peterborough (300 Water St)

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this position, you will:

• provide technical and operational assistance and deliver park education programs
• assist with preparing and presenting interpretive programs • • Promote compliance of rules and regulations to ensure safe and positive customer experiences in parks.
•lend a hand with the preparation of promotional marketing material, including social media content to effectively communicate program and park information.
• help in interpreting natural and cultural history of the park and gather and record flora and fauna observations, visitor, tourism, marketing data and park attributes for park records
• provide general customer service and maintenance support to maintain and improve program quality )

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class 'G' or 'G2' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
• You must be able to work shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays as per schedule and travel to the Provincial Park that you select if you are the successful candidate.

Knowledge:

• You possess knowledge of resource management principles and techniques.
• You are knowledgeable of interpretive programming preparation and presentation techniques.
• You have working knowledge of outdoor recreation skills andOntario's flora and fauna.
• You are knowledgeable of and have an ability to use computer programs such as word-processing, record keeping, digital image scanning, internet and email software applications.

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• You possess demonstrated communication skills to conduct presentations, park tours and abilities to facilitate interpretive programs for visitors and clients.
• You have well developed written communication skills to assist in creating stories and marketing boards.
• You have interpersonal and customer service skills to assist internal and external stakeholders.

General skills:

• You are a demonstrated leader and can supervise and assist staff.
• You have the ability to work independently and carry out instructions.
• You possess skills to prioritize tasks to meet competing deadlines and organize park events.
• You have the ability to operate and maintain audio visual equipment.

To Apply:

If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined above,CLICK HERE to submit an application.

Additional Information:

Address:

2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, Hwy 60 Km 43, Algonquin Park Visitor Centre, Whitney, North Region
2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, Hwy 637, KILLARNEY PROV PARK, Killarney, North Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 35 Killbear Park Rd, RR 1, Nobel, North Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 2238 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 48, Kirkfield, East Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 1600 Darlington Park Rd, Bowmanville, Central Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 440 North Beach Rd, North Beach Provincial Park, Consecon, East Region
2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 26465 Park Rd, Sutton West, Central Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 670 Awenda Park Rd, Tiny, Central Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 9 Wilson Lane, Port Burwell, West Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 194 Turkey Point Rd, Turkey Point, West Region
2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 11 22nd St, Wasaga Beach, Central Region
2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 300 Water St, Peterborough, East Region
1 English Temporary, duration up to 36 weeks, 3004 County Rd 12, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Picton, East Region

Compensation Group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

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Schedule:

4.7

Category:

Parks

Posted on:

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Note:

• Apply to the Parks Program Educator posting.

• This posting will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming seasonal contract opportunities.

• Note: this is not a competition under Article 6 of the OPSEU collective agreement and will only be used to fill seasonal vacancies.

Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.

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Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

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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 Wednesday, March 27, 2024 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.

All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.

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.

The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer.
Accommodation is available under the Ontario's Human Rights Code .

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