Canoe Route Technician

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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 who loves camping and the wilderness? If so, then look no further, as this position is ideal for you! Come and join the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks at Temagami Cluster of Parks as a Canoe Route Technician for the summer season.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• participate in the park maintenance program by maintaining and upgrading hiking trails, portages, campsites and canoe routes
• promote user compliance with park rules and regulation
• assist in training and leadership of summer students

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

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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 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 must be able to work on weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.

Technical expertise:

• You have knowledge of interior backcountry travel, canoe tripping/camping, navigation and the practices/techniques of outdoor living.
• You possess basic knowledge of natural resource management principles and techniques as they apply to hiking trails and canoe routes.

Equipment knowledge:

• You are proficient in operating and maintaining chainsaws appropriately and securely.
• You are also proficient with the operation and maintenance of a variety of light equipment such as canoes, boats, outboard motors, brush saws and other small hand tools.

Interpersonal and communication skills

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

Essential skills:

• You have organizational skills to organize your own workload to ensure assignments are completed within established time frames.
• You have proven analytical skills to apply resource and emergency management principles to ensure environmental protection and human/personal safety.
• You have the 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:

• • Apply to the Canoe Route 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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