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Senior Park Naturalist
Organization:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division:
Sibbald Point Provincial Park
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary annually recurring seasonal contract for up to 42 weeks per year (Feb-Nov)
Job Code:
41104 - Resource Technician 3
Salary:
$24.79 - $27.59 Per Hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
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 Sibbald Point Provincial Park.
What can I expect to do in this role?
In this role, 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
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence 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 licence upon being hired.
• You must be able to work shifts, weekends and holidays as per schedule.
• You have the ability to achieve certification in public speaking and/or heritage interpretation.
• You have the ability to work in inclement weather.
Interpretive knowledge:
• knowledge of interpretive principles, techniques, and common practices, as well as innovation and creativity to develop and implement new interpretive programs and facilities
Technical knowledge:
• knowledge of the native and invasive flora, fauna, geology, meteorology and astronomy of Ontario
• knowledge of standard ecological principles, theories and procedures
• knowledge of natural and cultural resource protection principles and procedures as they apply to provincial parks
Communication and leadership skills:
• group leadership and interpersonal skills to provide direction to park staff by assigning work, explaining work methods, monitoring performance and ensuring continuity in services
• public relations skills to effectively deal with contentious issues and communicate with media representatives
• strong communication skills to disseminate complex scientific information to a variety of audiences, provide excellent customer service and deliver great presentations
Organizational skills:
• coordination skills to assign, manage and utilize resources and staff effectively
• organizational skills to develop and implement procedures; to organize own workload; and to meet established deadlines
Computer and equipment proficiency:
• proficient with office productivity software such as word processing, spreadsheets, email and presentation applications, as well as, graphics applications and social media
• ability to operate and maintain audio-visual and photography equipment, information kiosks, interpretive displays and other communication devices
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 26465 Park Rd, Sutton West, Central Region
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4.7
Posted on:
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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 Wednesday, January 27, 2021 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.
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.
