Park Maintenance Leader

Do you love working outdoors with a lot of variety in your work day? Ontario Parks is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Park Maintenance Leader, supervising and leading the maintenance and operation of water and wastewater system, and other park facilities. If this sounds like something you would be excellent at, then consider this opportunity with the Mattawa-Ottawa River Valley cluster of provincial parks.

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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.
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What can I expect to do in this role?

In this role you will:

• carry out a variety of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance and repair duties to park facilities, vehicles and equipment
• provide leadership in the maintenance and monitoring of water and sewage systems.
• provide group leadership to other staff and students
• ensure park operating and capital maintenance standards are maintained

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• You have or the ability to obtain Limited Sub Systems Surface Water Licence.
• You have or the ability to obtain a valid emergency first aid certificate.
• You are able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.

Technical expertise:

• You can perform maintenance and monitor functions associated with the water and sewage systems to ensure safe drinking and bathing water quality.
• You possess working knowledge of semi-skilled tasks usually associated with skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and automotive.
• You have working knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain provincial park facilities (i.e. campsites, day use, and comfort stations).
• You have the ability to operate, maintain and perform minor repairs to a variety of light powered equipment such as chainsaws, brush cutters, lawnmowers, boats, small hand tools, as well as operate a backhoe.

Technical knowledge:

• You have knowledge of maintenance and construction practices and the ability to interpret construction drawings, blueprints.
• You possess working knowledge of services and operating regulations to perform all regulatory inspections and assessments, assist with overall Park Maintenance operations and assist in the development of new mechanical systems.
• You have the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and directives such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and those regulations made under the act that apply to the workplace and work being performed.

Leadership and communication skills:

• You possess demonstrated group leadership and interpersonal skills to provide direction and guidance to staff on processes and maintenance tasks.
• You have strong communication skills to answer inquiries, provide guidance and produce documents.

General skills:

• You possess mathematical skills to conduct maintenance and construction work.
• You have analytical skills with ability to use effective judgement and problem-solving.
• You possess computer skills to access and input information.
• You possess organizational skills to deal with competing demands.