Parks Program Educator

**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 a creative individual with leadership qualities looking for an exciting job opportunity in visitor education, with a good mix of outdoor duties in a Provincial Park? If so, then consider these opportunities with Ontario Parks as a Parks Program Educator. As part of our Park Ambassador Program you will play an important role in welcoming visitors, supporting digital communications, and delivering workshops to improve camping and outdoor skills. Positions are located across the province at: - Algonquin Provincial Park (Whitney) - Killarney Provincial Park (Killarney) - Killbear Provincial Park (Nobel) - Balsam Lake Provincial Park (Orillia) - Darlington Provincial Park (Bowmanville) - North Beach Provincial Park (Consecon) - Sanbanks Provincial Park (Picton) - Sibbald Point Provincial Park (Georgina) - Awenda Provincial Park (Tiny) - Port Burwell Provincial Park (Port Burwell) - Turkey Point Provincial Park (Turkey Point) - Wasaga Beach Provincial Park (Wasaga Beach) **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?**: In this position, you will: - provide technical and operational assistance and deliver park education programs - assist with preparing and presenting interpretive programs - Promote compliance of rules and regulations to ensure safe and positive customer experiences in parks. - lend a hand with the preparation of promotional marketing material, including social media content to effectively communicate program and park information. - help in interpreting natural and cultural history of the park and gather and record flora and fauna observations, visitor, tourism, marketing data and park attributes for park records - provide general customer service and maintenance support to maintain and improve program quality ) **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory requirements**: **Knowledge**: - You possess knowledge of resource management principles and techniques. - You are knowledgeable of interpretive programming preparation and presentation techniques. - You have working knowledge of outdoor recreation skills andOntario's flora and fauna. **Communication and interpersonal skills**: - You possess demonstrated communication skills to conduct presentations, park tours and abilities to facilitate interpretive programs for visitors and clients. - You have well developed written communication skills to assist in creating stories and marketing boards. - You have interpersonal and customer service skills to assist internal and external stakeholders. **General skills**: - You are a demonstrated leader and can supervise and assist staff. - You have the ability to work independently and carry out instructions. - You possess skills to prioritize tasks to meet competing deadlines and organize park events. - You have the ability to operate and maintain audio visual equipment. **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, Hwy 60 Km 43, Algonquin Park Visitor Centre, Whitney, North Region - 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, Hwy 637, KILLARNEY PROV PARK, Killarney, North Region - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 35 Killbear Park Rd, RR 1, Nobel, North Region - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 2238 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 48, Kirkfield, East Region - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 1600 Darlington Park Rd, Bowmanville, Central Region - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 440 North Beach Rd, North Beach Provincial Park, Consecon, East Region - 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 26465 Park Rd, Sutton West, Central Region - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 670 Awenda Park Rd, Tiny, Central Region - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 9 Wilson Lane, Port Burwell, West Region - 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 194 Turkey Point Rd, Turkey Point, West Region - 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 11 22nd St, Wasaga Beach, Central Region - 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 300 Water St, Peterborough