Park Warden

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

What can I expect to do in this role?

• provide group leadership for a variety of technical and operational duties as well as monitoring responsibilities for the successful day-to-day operation of the park
• assist with resource management projects
• ensure facilities and equipment are properly maintained
• perform administrative duties such as correspondence, ordering equipment and purchasing supplies
• carry out routine facility inspections, as well as ensure their normal operations
• perform a variety of skilled trades duties associated with construction, repair, maintenance and operation of the park
• provide monitoring, training and group leadership duties for the park maintenance program, staff and students

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You have the ability to be designated as Park Warden and meet and maintain the ministry certification criteria and standards in Use of Force training.
• You have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate.
• You have a valid class “G” driver's licence or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You are able to work shifts, weekends and holiday as required.
• You have the ability to take chainsaw operator training.
• You have have the ability to obtain a small drinking water systems operator's certificate.

Technical knowledge:

• working knowledge of resource management principles, policies and practices applicable to parks
• knowledge of parks programs, services and operating regulations and demonstrated ability to interpret, apply and enforce relevant acts and regulations
• possess a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• knowledge of purchasing and accounting policies, procedures and best business practices
• knowledge of park emergency plans, evacuation plans, and procedures

Equipment and building operation and maintenance:

• knowledge of semi-skilled tasks associated with skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, automotive and HVAC
• knowledge of the operation and maintenance of provincial park facilities and support services, such as campsites, comfort stations, hydro, gas, solar electric generation and propane appliances
• knowledge of water and sewage systems operation and maintenance as per Ministry of the Environment and Health standards
• knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of powered equipment, such as chainsaws, brush cutters, tractors, chlorinating systems, lawnmowers, boats and small hand tools
• ability to work from simple blueprints, specifications, wiring diagrams, shop drawings, operating and code (i.e. electrical, plumbing, building) manuals

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff, students and visitors and to work as part of a team
• communication skills to produce reports and correspondence

Leadership skills:

• demonstrated leadership skills to provide guidance to staff, accept responsibility and in making decisions
• ability to provide training and group leadership to a seasonal workforce of fixed-term staff and students

Independence and organizational skills:

• organizational skills and the ability to work independently and follow and carry out instructions

Computer proficiency:

• ability to use personal computers including word processing, record keeping, electronic mail and internet software applications

Additional Information:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.