Park Warden

Are you skilled in trades and maintenance work and interested in working outdoors within a provincial park setting?

If so, come join Ontario Parks at Darlington Provincial Park and contribute to the protection of the area's biodiversity as well as promote exploration of the natural and cultural heritage of Ontario.

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**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?**: In this role, you will:

- 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

**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 or the ability to obtain an emergency first aid certificate.
- You are able to work shifts, weekends and holiday as required.

**Technical knowledge**:

- working knowledge of resource management principles, policies and practices applicable to parks
- possess a working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act

**Equipment and building operation and maintenance**:

- working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of office equipment and light powered equipment such as lawnmowers, boats, small hand tools, etc.
- working knowledge of general building and utility maintenance

**Interpersonal and communication skills**:

- interpersonal skills to interact effectively with staff and visitors and to provide park information to stakeholders
- communication skills to produce reports and correspondence

**Leadership skills**:

- demonstrated leadership skills to provide guidance to staff, accept responsibility and in making decisions

**Independence and organizational skills**:

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

**Additional Information**:
**Address**:

- 1 Temporary, duration up to 4 months, 1600 Darlington Park Rd, Bowmanville, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)

**Compensation Group**:

- Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions**Schedule**:

- 4.7**Category**:

- Parks**Posted on**:

- Monday, January 23, 2023**Note**:
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.