Stewardship Youth Rangers – Team Lead - 3 positions

Please note that transportation and accommodation costs will not be provided for these locations.

The Stewardship Youth Ranger Program provides youth with the opportunity to work outdoors, learn about environmental issues affecting their community and acquire the valuable skills and work experience needed to launch their future careers.

Join the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program and help build the leaders of tomorrow.

2 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks, 922 Scott St, Fort Frances, ON P9A 1J4
1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks, 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, ON, P0T 2J0

What can I expect to do in this role?

As a Team Lead, you will:

• provide group leadership to a team of Stewardship Youth Rangers on a variety of field projects
• research and identify learning opportunities for the group
• ensure the availability of required resources and equipment
• ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations

For more information, please visit the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program website: SYR program page.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• you hold a valid Ontario driver's license – class “G” or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• you hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid Certificate
• you hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card
• You must have the ability to obtain a valid Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) Canoe Tripping level 3 certificate or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Group Leadership Skills:
• you have working knowledge of the workplace safety legislations and related regulations (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Act)
• you can motivate and provide direction to SYR team members
• you can assist with performance appraisals of team members

Communication Skills:
• you can liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g., ministry staff, parents, community groups, clients, etc.)
• you can explain technical information and instructions
• you can develop written reports

Technical Knowledge:
• you have knowledge of environmental stewardship activities (tree planting, stream clean-up, monitoring/removal of invasive species, etc.)
• you are proficient in the operation of related tools and equipment (e.g., hand saws, hammers, shovels, etc.)

General Skills:
• you have planning and coordination skills to manage projects and ensure required material resources are available
• you have analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and evaluate project progress and effectiveness
• you are proficient with a variety of computer software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, etc.)

OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive

Effective October 1, 2021, the OPS COVID-19 Safe Workplace Directive requires all Ontario Public Service employees to provide proof they are fully vaccinated, meaning they are fully vaccinated as defined by the Ministry of Health (refer to: COVID-19 Fully Vaccinated Status in Ontario), including 14 calendar days have passed since receiving their final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Employees who do not provide proof of full vaccination will be deemed ‘not vaccinated' under the Directive and will be required to attend a vaccine education program and undergo regular rapid antigen testing. Employees who are not vaccinated under the policy with a valid medical exemption will not be required to attend a vaccine education program but must undergo regular rapid antigen testing.

Application Instructions:

Please apply to each location of interest by emailing as follows:

Fort Frances - Temporary - Seasonal -Diana.Mcghee@ontario.ca
Nipigon - Temporary – assignment/contract -Chris.Magee@ontario.ca

Collection of Information

Your personal information is being collected and will be used to determine your qualifications for employment with the Ontario Public Service, and for recruitment modernization initiatives. OPS Careers is an authorized common service in accordance with s. 6 of the Ministry of Government Services Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.25 and this collection of personal information is necessary to the proper administration of OPS Careers.

Please do not provide more personal information than what is asked of you. For example, do not include your social insurance number, photograph, or banking information, etc. with your application. We strongly encourage you not to provide us with information beyond that which is requested in the job posting.

If you have any questions about the collection, use, disclosure, or retention of your personal information, please contact us.

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 Friday, April 22, 2022 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.