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Park Superintendent
Organization:
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Division:
Ontario Parks - Missinaibi/Potholes/Wakami Lake Provincial Parks
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Code:
M0709A - Legal/Regulatory04
Salary:
$64,468.00 - $90,131.00 Per Year
Are you passionate about contributing to the protection of significant natural, cultural, and recreational environments, while providing ample opportunities for visitors to participate in recreational activities? Then look more closely at this exciting management opportunity within Ontario Parks!
The successful candidate will be responsible for three operating parks and five non-operating park.
Missinaibi: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/missinaibi
Potholes: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/potholes
Wakami Lake: https://www.ontarioparks.com/park/wakamilake
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this unique and challenging role, you will:
• plan, implement, direct and control the management of a group of provincial parks
• provide ecosystem protection and management for the region
• plan, prepare and administer the park budget
• plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate park operations and park infrastructure
• provide leadership on human resources activities (i.e. selection, training and evaluation of staff, assigning work schedules, managing performance)
• provide leadership in the delivery of quality customer service to park guests
• develop marketing and promotional partnerships with local interest groups and stakeholders
• manage local issues regarding land use planning, access, tourism and public safety
• plan, coordinate and evaluate all components of the park's operations
How do I qualify?
Mandatory requirements:
• You must be able to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in Use of Force training.
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• You must have the ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
• You must possess or have the ability to obtain a Small Drinking Water Systems Operator Certificate.
Technical expertise and knowledge:
• You possess knowledge of resource management principles related to park management, operations and planning.
• You are knowledgeable about marketing principles and strategies in order to promote park usage and merchandise.
• You have an understanding of trades and ability to understand site development and construction plans and specifications.
Leadership skills:
• You have leadership skills to supervise and develop a large diverse staff, monitor performance and promote excellence in customer service and team performance.
• You have team leadership skills to plan and deliver a regional ecosystem management program including partnership development and maintenance.
• You have demonstrated skills in managing human resources including labour relations issues.
Analytical skills:
• You have the ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, acts, regulations and legislation in the areas of environmental protection, staff supervision, financial administration, park enforcement and health and safety.
Communications and interpersonal skills:
• You have communication, interpersonal, negotiation and facilitation skills to liaise with various stakeholders, agencies and interest group as well as the public, media and other park staff.
Other important skills:
• You have demonstrated skills in preparing and managing financial budgets.
• You are proficient with a variety of computer software applications (eg. word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail, internet, etc.).
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Permanent, 190 Cherry St, Chapleau, North Region, Criminal Record Check (Fingerprint Based)
Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan
Schedule:
6
Category:
Lands and Resources
Posted on:
Friday, February 15, 2019
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Acquisition Branch (TAB), HR Service Delivery Division (HRSDD) to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening Check is required, it must also 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 employment 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 employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential. - N-NR-133319/19
All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions as applicable from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from being offered a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from being offered a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employee's exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment.
Remember: The deadline to apply is Monday, March 11, 2019 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
All Ontario Public Service external job advertisements are posted in English and French. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the "language of position" information at the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English, the business language of the Ontario Public Service. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French-language proficiency testing.
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.
