Park Warden

Do you enjoy the outdoors and have knowledge in natural resource management? Would providing people with a safe environment be of interest to you?

World-class wilderness canoeing, excellent whitewater rivers, legendary fishing, and fly-in backcountry lodges are just a taste of what Wabakimi Provincial Park has to offer. If you have what it takes to effectively contribute to the protection and operation of Wabakimi, then don't miss this opportunity to make this park your office.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

**In this role, you will**:

- Assist with park operations including enforcement, backcountry maintenance and revenue collection.
- Provide technical guidance and group leadership to park employees and the public.
- Ensure visitor satisfaction by ensuring park facilities are operational and safe.
- Address and resolve complaints, concerns, and suggestions.
- Conduct administrative duties such as preparing and updating park training records, maintenance and equipment records, and maintaining inventory of park maintenance supplies.
- Purchase Park supplies.
- Provide general park maintenance functions which can include operating light powered equipment as well as boats, vessels and motor-powered machines.
- Conduct canoe route and campsite maintenance which can include trail clearing, and hazard tree removal.
- Act as a duty officer in charge of the park in the absence of the Park Superintendent/Assistant Park Superintendent.
- Park Warden certification
- The Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association (ORCKA) Basic level II certification
- Valid Standard First Aid certificate
- Chain Saw Operator training
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card (PCOC)
- The Marine Emergency Duties (MED) A3 certificate
- Small Vessels Operator Permit (SVOP)

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.

**Park Knowledge**:

- You have knowledge of resource management principles, techniques, legislation, policies, procedures and guidelines to ensure compliance and provide accurate visitor information.
- You have knowledge of park administration, business practices, purchasing, accounting policies, procedures and guidelines to update park records.
- You have knowledge of work plan procedures to track expenditures and provide input to ensure budgets are not exceeded.
- You have arithmetic skills to accurately account for change floats, track expenditures, purchasing supplies, prepare travel claims and park inventories.

**Maintenance Abilities**:

- You can operate and maintain light powered equipment such as, brush saws, chain saws, motorboats, etc.
- You can operate non-powered vessels such as canoes and kayaks.

**Analytical and Organizational Skills**:

- You have analytical and judgement skills to determine urgency of matters/inquiries/processes.
- You have analytical and organization skills to ensure own work duties are completed within established time frames.

**Technical Knowledge**:

- You have knowledge of small vessel regulations and Ministry marine safety policies.
- You have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its regulations.
- You have knowledge of Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) and of the proper use and storage of industrial chemicals.

**Customer Service, Communication and Leadership Skills**:

- You have excellent customer service and communication skills to address complaints and clarify and explain items in detail to park visors.
- You have leadership skills to provide direction to park staff by assigning work, explaining work methods and monitoring performance.