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Student - Learn to Camp/Learn to Fish Program Leader
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Various Divisions and Branches
City:
Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Oakville), Darlington Provincial Park (Bowmanville), Earl Rowe Provincial Park (Alliston), Emily Provincial Park (Omemee), Grundy Lake Provincial Park (Britt)*, Peterborough, Sibbald Point Provincial Park (Sutton West), Six Mile Lake Provincial Park (Port Severn)
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
Student 2 - Student Level 2
Salary:
$12.25 - $12.25 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a student looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference?
The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides students with opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.
- LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you’ve acquired at school into action.
- GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
- CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!
Information to assist you with the application process, including the Application Guide is available at Summer Employment Opportunities. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.
This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those cities that you are able to travel to and work in.
Note: Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
What can I expect to do in this role?
Ontario Parks offers two exciting educational programs called Learn to Camp and Learn to Fish. These unique programs engage people in outdoor activities by providing hands-on learning opportunities related to camping and fishing.
Program leaders are needed to introduce new people to camping and fishing in Ontario. The successful candidates will work in a team to lead all aspects of the Learn to Camp/Learn to Fish programs, including organizing and conducting teaching sessions, maintenance and inventory of equipment and supplies, and providing support to program marketing activities.
Work Description:
As a Learn to Camp/Learn to Fish Program Leader, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:
- Prepare and deliver teaching sessions based on an established curriculum.
- Maintain, track, and manage all equipment required for program delivery.
- Maintain accurate records (e.g. equipment inventory, attendance records) and complete post-program reports.
- Deliver presentations to park visitors and local community groups.
- Support program marketing activities locally and provincially (e.g. lead promotional events, develop content for online posting and e-newsletters, take group photos and video footage, and support media coverage).
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
You must meet all eligibility criteria on the first day of employment to be eligible for these positions.
- Student Status: All summer jobs require a “student” status. A student is defined as someone enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) or has graduated within the past six months. If you graduated in January, you could apply for and start a summer student position in the Ontario Public Service up until June of that year.
- Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. Due to program eligibility requirements, certain opportunities require students to be up to 24 years of age (or up to 29 years of age for a person with a disability). Certain positions require you to be a minimum of 18 years of age. You must meet all age requirements for the position by May 1, 2017.
- Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
- Work Status – Ability to Work in Canada: You much be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- You apply your written communication skills to document findings and prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, data records, presentations, meeting minutes, training materials, visual aids, etc.).
- You apply your customer service and verbal, written, and active listening communication skills to perform reception duties, respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries, and provide information to internal clients and/or the public.
- You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- You apply your extensive knowledge of camping/fishing practices and equipment during teaching sessions, and are able to lead diverse groups of people with varying needs through creative, engaging, and fun teaching sessions.
- You are comfortable working outdoors leading large groups of participants in a campground or lakeside setting for extended periods of time.
- You apply your marketing/promotional/creative knowledge and/or experience to produce promotional materials for the program.
- You have experience with and/or general knowledge of the Ontario Parks system (e.g. role, priorities, rules and regulations, specific parks, and fishing regulations).
- You apply your technical knowledge of a variety of software applications and computer hardware to support program activities (e.g. registration tracking, creation of promotional materials, etc.).
Analytical and Organizational Skills
- You apply your organizational skills to track and manage program equipment.
- You plan, organize, track, and prioritize multiple duties (e.g. overnight programs, community presentations, marketing activities, tracking inventory/attendance) and meet competing deadlines.
- You apply your research and analytical skills to gather, assess, and summarize information, and develop options.
- You exercise your good judgement while working under minimal supervision.
- You are able to adapt programs to changing circumstances (e.g. late arrivals, inclement weather conditions).
Other Requirements
- Certain positions require that you have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent. (Knowledge or experience operating a vehicle with a trailer is considered an asset.)
- Certain positions require that you have certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.
- You are willing and able to work shifts and weekends with an irregular work schedule up to 40 hours/week, and to work in an outdoor environment.
Additional Information:
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
N/A
Posted on:
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Note:
In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, certain positions may require the top candidate(s) to undergo a security screening check based on the nature of the work being performed. Please refer to the information below to determine the type of screening checks that may be required for this position, if applicable.
You will be responsible for obtaining the required criminal record check at your own expense. If applicable, the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD), Ministry of Government and Consumer Service (MGCS), with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must be obtained in person at your local police service.) A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
- All positions advertised on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) and successful candidates will be required to pay monthly union dues, which are automatically deducted from your pay.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Tuesday, February 14, 2017 11:59 pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
