Chief Park Naturalist

Bring your excellent communication and presentation skills to the Marten River Provincial Park to deliver programming and expertise in natural heritage education. **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 role, you will: - plan, prepare and lead educational/learning, cultural heritage, and ecological integrity monitoring/restoration strategies and programs - integrate park communication and stewardship activities with fish, wildlife and species at risk strategies - provide ecological and cultural expertise for the planning and management of the park - provide group leadership and training to staff **How do I qualify?**: **Mandatory**: - You have the ability to work shifts, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule. - You have the ability to travel extended distances by vehicle to support programming. - You have the ability to work in inclement weather. - You possess or have the ability to achieve certification in public speaking and/or interpretation. **Interpretive ability**: - You have in-depth knowledge of communication and interpretive principles, theory, techniques, and practices (including traditional and/or inquiry-based learning techniques). - You have the ability to transfer complex ecological concepts and/or cultural information in an engaging way through a variety of media, including scientific and technical reports, interpretive programs and products, video, and social media. **Technical expertise**: - You have a thorough understanding of the theories, principles and practices of conservation biology (including ecological restoration) and of relevant legislation, policies and procedures. - You have the ability to identify and interpret natural and cultural features. **Communication skills**: - You possess very strong public speaking and presentation skills, as well as strong group leadership, interpersonal and communication skills. - You can communicate effectively with the Park Superintendent and report on work progress on a continual basis. **Computer and equipment proficiency**: - You are able to operate, maintain and perform minor adjustments/repairs to various field (e.g. GPS locators, all-terrain vehicles) and audio visual and photography equipment. - You are able to effectively utilize social media platforms to deliver programming and marketing. **Analytical skills**: **Additional Information**: **Address**: - 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 2860 Hwy 11 N, Marten River, North Region **Compensation Group**: - Ontario Public Service Employees Union- Understanding the job ad - definitions - **Schedule**: - 3-A**Category**: - Parks**Posted on**: - Monday, October 28, 2024**Note**: - W-ET-199479/23