Does your background include maintenance, landscaping, operating and maintaining small powered equipment?
Do you prefer to work outside, and have some autonomy in your daily routine?
Do you possess a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks and a commitment to teamwork?
If so, consider these seasonal positions at
Algonquin Provincial Park!
About the job
In this role, you will:
• provide direction and leadership to maintenance staff
• provide general groundskeeper and grounds maintenance services
• perform minor repair and maintenance to buildings/utilities
• provide garbage collection, general facility maintenance/sanitation
• operate and repair a variety of heavy and light powered equipment such as tractors with attachments, riding lawn mowers, chainsaws and hand tools
• carry out facility inspection for security/damage
• promote compliance with park rules and regulations
• advise, report and record problems, violations and complaints
What you bring to the team
Mandatory:
• you must have a valid class 'G' 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 possess or have the ability to obtain a valid CPR and Emergency First Aid Certificate
• you have the ability to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule
Knowledge:
• you possess knowledge of operating standards for the maintenance and sanitation of general building facilities and utility maintenance
• you are knowledgeable of the operation and maintenance of powered equipment such as lawnmowers, chainsaws and small hand tools
• you have knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret relevant regulations, acts, policies and procedures (i.e Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, etc.)
Communication skills
• you have proven interpersonal and team leadership skills to work collaboratively with others, lead teams and supervise staff
• you possess strong communication skills to communicate effectively with contractors, park visitors, staff and stakeholders
Other essential skills
• you have organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands
• you demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team
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:
What we offer
Working at Ontario Parks offers opportunities for a rewarding and engaging career. Here are a few reasons you might want to work here:
• you love spending time in nature
• you care about biodiversity and environmental protection
• you're seeking a sense of community
• you love to learn
• you have a passion for connecting with people