Be part of a team that keeps Ontario's natural treasures running smoothly.As a Senior Park Clerk, your work supports the protection and enjoyment of one of Ontario's most beloved outdoor destinations. From managing park operations to helping visitors connect with nature, your contributions help ensure safe, welcoming, and well-run spaces for everyone.
About the job
• Lead and support park office staff by coordinating daily tasks, training team members, and ensuring smooth operations.
• Manage financial and purchasing processes including tracking expenses, processing payments, and reconciling revenue to keep park operations running efficiently.
• Support HR and payroll administration by organizing recruitment activities, maintaining staff records, and processing timesheets.
• Deliver excellent customer service by helping visitors with reservations, permits, and trip planning, ensuring a welcoming experience.
• Keep park systems organized by maintaining inventory, filing records, and handling general office duties that support the park's day-to-day needs.
About the ParkSet on the shores of beautiful Pigeon Lake
in the heart of the Kawarthas,
Emily Provincial Park offers the chance to spend your workdays surrounded by sandy beaches, mature forests, and some of Ontario's most scenic waterfront landscapes. Join a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable outdoor experiences while building valuable skills in a welcoming park community that attracts visitors from across the province and beyond.
Please note: no staff housing is available for this position.
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
• The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. 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 holidays as per schedule.
Technical knowledge:
• You have knowledge/ability in administrative processes, protocols, and procedures.
• You have knowledge of computers and software such as word processing programs, spreadsheets, databases, electronic mail and the internet.
• You have knowledge of budgeting, work planning and mathematical/cash handling practices.
• You have an understanding and experience working with electronic and manual filing systems.
Interpersonal and communication skills:
• You have proven interpersonal skills, tact, discretion and judgement to deal effectively with public, ministry officials and staff.
• You have proven customer service and communication skills.
Leadership and organizational skills:
• You have group leadership skills to provide direction to administrative staff by assigning work, training and monitoring performance.
• You have skills to organize work, set priorities and complete work in a timely and efficient manner.
• You have ability to work with minimal supervision and under pressure while maintaining high levels of accuracy.
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: