Assistant Park Superintendent - Rainbow Falls

Are you looking for a great opportunity to lead a provincial park and work with a motivated team? If so, consider joining the Ontario Parks team with Rainbow Falls Provincial Park.

What can I expect to do in this role?

As an Assistant Park Superintendent, you will:

• assist in the planning, organizing, and implementation of business, resource management and operational activities
• organize, coordinate, manage and control the operation of assigned recreational, maintenance and development programs in the park
• direct land uses to ensure park compliance

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements:

• You must have the ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet the ministry certification criteria and standards in the use of force.
• 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 they have a valid driver's licence upon being hired.
• You must have the ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays as per schedule.
• You must have the physical ability to carryout of the duties of the position.

Leadership and enforcement skills and knowledge:

• proven leadership abilities to supervise and develop park staff effectively
• knowledge of the principles and practices of managing emergency situations
• able to enforce various acts and regulations within the park, and to act as supervisor and/or duty officer
• knowledge and experience necessary to lead an enforcement team and to deal with difficult situations

Essential knowledge and skills:

• knowledge of resource management principles and techniques as they apply to provincial park operations to effectively operate the park within guidelines
• knowledge of procurement and accounting practices
• able to operate computers proficiently including common office productivity applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, email, databases, etc.
• ability to apply and interpret the provisions of relevant government legislations, regulations and policies such as the requirements of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

Technical knowledge:

• demonstrated experience using various equipment such as chainsaws, cutters, and lawn mowers, etc.
• knowledge of general facility, grounds keeping, utility and equipment maintenance
• knowledge of capital development to understand site development and construction plans

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• communication skills to effectively develop and manage relationships with staff, volunteers, visitors, service providers and other government agencies
• ability to prepare correspondence, incident reports, operating/emergency plans, etc.
• interpersonal and team building skills to provide leadership, monitor performance and promote excellence in customer service and team performance

Analytical and organizational skills:

• analytical skills and the ability to work independently and use good judgement to follow and carry out instructions, manage emergencies and identify/solve problems
• you have arithmetic skills to conduct budget and financial reports
• organizational skills to prepare and maintain schedules, plan, organize and implement work/projects, and to manage competing demands

OPS Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti- racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.
Visit theOPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.
We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the application instructions below if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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, April 20, 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.