Park Warden

Do you enjoy the outdoors and providing people with a safe environment? If so, consider one of these great opportunities focused on park stewardship within St. Williams Conservation Reserve (position based out of Turkey Point Provincial Park).

In this role, you will assist in advancing the Ontario Parks' mission of protecting significant and cultural resources and maintain biodiversity in a system of provincial parks and conservation reserves that is sustainable and provides opportunities for inspiration, enjoyment and discovery; now and for future generations.

The Ontario Public Service (OPS) is committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment.

**We offer**:

- a defined benefit pension plan
- comprehensive health plan
- life and disability insurance
- collegial and professional work culture
- career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
- on-the-job training to support your success in the role

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

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.

What can I expect to do in this role?

**As a member of the Provincial Park team, you will**:

- carry out a variety of technical duties
- lead program responsibilities
- provide park enforcement and resource management
- provide general interior trail and campsite maintenance

How do I qualify?

**Mandatory requirements**:

- You must be able to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in the use of force.
- You must be able to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.
- You must have the physical ability to perform the duties of the position and to work in inclement weather.

**Resource management and legislation**:

- You possess knowledge of park management planning processes, resource management policies and species at risk.

**Technical expertise**:

- You possess knowledge of and skills in safe interior back country travel (canoe tripping/camping, navigation and practices/techniques of outdoor living).
- You have knowledge and experience operating and maintaining a variety of equipment to carry out routine maintenance duties (e.g. chainsaws, brush saws, hand tools).
- You have knowledge of the safe operation and maintenance of various equipment and vehicles (e.g. all-terrain vehicles, canoes, motorboats).

**Interpersonal and communication skills**:

- You have proven communication skills to address complaints; to deliver information to park visitors; to effectively deliver compliance/enforcement messages and to defend challenges in a courtroom setting.
- You have interpersonal skills to interact effectively with park visitors and provide information to stakeholders.
- You have written communication skills to produce reports and correspondence.

**Analytical skills**:

- You have analytical and organizational skills to determine urgency of matters, prioritize, evaluate park needs, organize own workload, and meet deadlines.
- You have the ability to respond to emergency situations, considering urgency, implications and possible effects to ensure environmental and human protection.

**Essential skills**:

- You have demonstrated leadership skills to work in a team and provide guidance to staff.
- You have organizational skills and the ability to work independently and follow and carry out instructions.

**Computer proficiency**: