Operations Technician

Voyageur Provincial Park offers a range of camping opportunities that will appeal to a diverse clientele. All three campgrounds are designed for car camping and the majority can accommodate larger camping units.

The park boasts a summer nature interpretation program, four beaches on the Ottawa River, great camping experiences – both car camping and RV, seasonal and monthly leases, great fishing experience from boat or shore, large picnic area (350 car capacity), and even cross-country ski trails during the winter. If this sounds like your piece of heaven, then this position is for you!

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role, under the general supervision of the Assistant Park Superintendent, you will:

• provide group leadership for a variety of technical duties and program responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operation of the campgrounds and day use areas
• carry out various resource management activities within Voyageur Provincial Park, and lead the enforcement program.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements:

• You must have the ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in Use of Force.
• You must have the ability to obtain a Standard First Aid Certificate.
• You are able to work shifts, weekends and holidays.
• You must possess a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• You have the ability to obtain a Limited System Water Operators certificate.
• You must be proficient in English and in advanced oral French.

Knowledge:

• knowledge of resource management principles and practices
• ability to interpret and apply relevant legislation, policies and standards associated with park management
• knowledge of park maintenance activities and related equipment (eg. lawn mowers, tractors, chainsaws, brush saws, etc.)
• knowledge of general administrative practices and procedures (eg. purchasing supplies and materials)
• knowledge of relevant workplace safety policies and procedures (eg. Occupational Health and Safety Act)

Required skills:

• group leadership skills to provide direction to enforcement staff
• communication skills to address complaints and respond to questions from park visitors
• planning and coordination skills to independently organize your workload to meet deadlines
• proficiency with a variety of computer software applications (eg. word processing, spreadsheet, databases, electronic mail, etc.)

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, April 14, 2014 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.