Natural Heritage Education Leader

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Are you a self-motivated, organized individual that can lead a small group of park interpreters to deliver theme based programming and provide technical leadership and guidance? If so, please consider this opportunity at Voyageur Provincial Park.

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About the job

As a Natural Heritage Education Leader you will:

• provide technical, operational, monitoring and group leadership duties
• lead student staff by assisting with hiring, target setting, training, assigning tasks and evaluating skills
• organize, schedule, deliver and evaluate a variety of cultural, recreational and natural environment programs to park visitors
• organize and prepare displays, pamphlets, general information and notices of program
• interpret, manage and inventory historical artifacts and buildings
• collect and organize statistics, prepare annual operating strategies and year end reports

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• You must possess proficiency in English and oral French at the advanced level.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate.
• You possess a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You can work shifts, weekend and statutory holidays as per schedule.
• You have the ability to work in inclement weather conditions and travel over various types of terrain.

Technical expertise:

• knowledge of resource management principles and techniques
• ability to interpret relevant acts, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines
• understanding of park programs, services and operating regulations
• knowledge of natural sciences, ecosystems and culture
• possess an understanding of museum management and custodial responsibilities
• knowledge of Canadian pioneer history to provide historical interpretive information to staff and guests
• knowledge of camping and fishing skills to provide interpretive information to staff and guests

Interpersonal, organization and communication skills:

• leadership and supervisory skills to guide, direct and assist staff with park duties, presentations and to schedule staff
• demonstrated group leadership, organization and presentation skills
• strong customer service, interpersonal and communication skills
• ability to work independently, follow and carry out instructions

Computer skills:

• knowledge of and ability to use personal computers including word processing, record-keeping, internet and e-mail software and social media applications
• ability to operate and maintain audio-visual equipment and cameras

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Additional information:

Note:

• This ad is also available in French.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.