Backcountry Park Warden

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We have an ongoing need to recruit for seasonal staff. This is a continuous posting and will be posted on an ongoing basis but could close at any time without notice. Please only complete,One Application under this Job ID.

Are you an outdoor enthusiast looking for working that is interesting and challenging? Consider this excellent opportunity to make the beautiful outdoors your office.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

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 the OPS 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 "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

As a Park Warden you will carry out a variety of technical duties and program responsibilities, including:

• assisting with enforcement and security
• backcountry tripping and maintenance
• resource management
• carrying out a variety of technical duties

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• 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 have the ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in the use of force.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain an Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) Basic Canoeing Level 2 certification.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
• You possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Wilderness First Aid Certificate.
• You must be able to stay overnight in the park for several days to complete park maintenance.
• You have the ability to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as required.

Backcountry experience:

• experience with interior backcountry travel, canoe tripping/camping, navigation and the practices/techniques of outdoor living

Technical knowledge:

• working knowledge of resource management principles and practices applicable to Parks
• knowledgeable about law enforcement and possess the ability to interpret, apply and enforce relevant acts and regulations
• working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• knowledge of parks programs, services and operating regulations

Equipment and maintenance experience:

• ability to operate and maintain a variety of light powered equipment such as lawnmowers, boats and small hand tools
• proficient in operating and maintain chainsaws appropriately and securely.
• knowledge about, and ability to perform, building and utility maintenance

Interpersonal and communication skills:

• well developed communication skills to deal with colleagues, clients and park visitors
• strong interpersonal skills to be able to frequently work in a team while away on overnight camping trips to maintain park trails
• proven abilities to work independently as well as follow and carry out routine instructions

Essential skills:

• organizational skills to organize your own workload to ensure assignments are completed within established time frames.
• proven analytical skills to apply resource and emergency management principles to ensure environmental protection and human/personal safety.
• ability to apply knowledge of worker responsibilities as outlined in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

To Apply:

If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined above,CLICK HERE to submit an application.

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Additional information:

Note:

• 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.
• • Apply to the Backcountry Park Warden Technician posting.
  
  • This posting will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming seasonal contract opportunities.
  
  • Note: this is not a competition under Article 6 of the OPSEU collective agreement and will only be used to fill seasonal vacancies.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section " Langue du ou des postes " en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

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.

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