Are you a creative individual 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 Ontario Parks Discovery Program you will play an important role in welcoming visitors, delivering workshops to connect them with nature and to improve camping and outdoor skills, and supportig digital communications
We are offering position at the following parks:
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Fitzroy Provincial Park (Fitzroy Harbour) - Seasonal, annually recurring 18 week contract from April - September each year
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Darlington Provincial Park (Bowmanville) - 18 and 36 week contracts
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Earl Rowe Provincial Park (Alliston) - 18 week contract from April - September
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Long Point Provincial Park (Port Rowan) - 19 week contract from April - September
About the job
In this position, you will:
• deliver park education and interpretation programs
• welcome visitors and 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.
• provide general customer service and maintenance support to maintain and improve program quality )
What you bring to the team
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 and educational program preparation and presentation techniques.
• You have working knowledge of outdoor recreation skills and Ontario'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 are passionate about connecting people with nature and with parks
• 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 who can work with 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.
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: