Do you have the skills, knowledge and desire to be involved in the strategic and operational aspects of a Provincial Park, natural resource protection and obtaining leadership experience? If so, consider this opportunity Algonquin Provincial Park.
Algonquin Provincial Park, Ontario's oldest and most renowned park, spans an impressive 7,635 square kilometers of diverse landscapes, including maple hills, rocky ridges, and thousands of lakes. The park offers a wide range of activities for outdoor enthusiasts, such as canoeing, hiking, and fishing, with world-class trout fishing opportunities. Visitors can explore the park's interior by paddle or on foot and enjoy camping at one of eight campgrounds along Highway 60. The park also features 14 interpretive trails, an exceptional Visitor Centre, a Logging Museum, and an Art Centre. Year-round activities include skiing, snowshoeing, and skating, making Algonquin a perfect destination for nature lovers in any season.
About the job
In this role, you will:
• oversee park maintenance operations under the direction of the Park Superintendent and assistant Park Superintendent and provide leadership and training to staff at Algonquin Provincial Park in the area of park maintenance.
• assist in the preparation, review and updating of various park plans
• meet with park visitors, contractors, and business operators, as required by program area responsibilities
• explain park rules to park patrons and requesting compliance, issue warnings, intervene and carry out evictions
• schedule work, set priorities, and ensure work is completed in a safe manner
• operate and maintain the park water treatment plant
• procure goods for the maintenance program
• operate a variety of equipment such as tractors, chainsaws, landscaping equipment and tools.
Please note that staff housing is not provided at the park.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:
• You possess a valid class 'G' driver's licence, or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You are able to be designated as a Park Warden and complete Ministry certification criteria and standards in Use of Force.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate.
• You can work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.
Technical knowledge and skills:
You have:
• working knowledge of services and operating regulations to perform all regulatory inspections and assessments, assist with overall park maintenance operations.
• demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply park policies, procedures, directives and operating standards to deliver efficient and effective park operations
• demonstrated knowledge of law enforcement and applicable Provincial and Federal legislation
• knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations
• knowledge of general facility, grounds keeping, utility and equipment maintenance
• demonstrated experience using various equipment such as chainsaws, cutters, and lawn mowers, etc.
• knowledge of small drinking water systems and water treatment facility maintenance
• experience with park operations, procedures and policies including park reservation systems (ex. CAMIS)
Leadership skills:
• proven interpersonal and team leadership skills to work collaboratively with others, lead teams, train and supervise staff and promote customer service
• demonstrated relationship building skills to foster and maintain relationships
• able to enforce various acts and regulations within the park, and to act as supervisor and/or duty officer
Administrative skills and knowledge:
• knowledge of general purchasing practices in order to ensure accurate expenditure and monitoring and reporting.
• organizational, planning and coordinating skills to conduct or assist group leader/superintendent in ordering and maintaining inventory, arranging and preparing seasonal training, and maintenance of equipment
Interpersonal and communication skills:
• communication skills to handle and address situations relating to enforcement and emergency situations and visitor complaints
• interpersonal skills to provide advice and recommendations to staff and colleagues as well as park visitors regarding maintenance and enforcement issues/situations
• ability to prepare correspondence, incident reports, operating/emergency plans, etc.
Analytical and problem-solving skills:
• ability to solve problems, implement resolutions and effectively enforce park rules and deal with difficult and emergency situations
• possess well developed coordination and organizational skills to schedule staff work hours, deal with competing demands and work on multiple projects
Other essential knowledge and skills:
• you have demonstrated proficiency with common office productivity software such as, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, etc.
• you have knowledge of procurement and accounting practices
• you have the ability to work independently
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!
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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
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