Park Superintendent

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Park Superintendent

Job ID:

237406

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Land and Water Division / Ontario Parks Operations

City:

Atikokan

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

M0909A - Legal/Regulatory06

Salary:

$88, $130,712.00 Per year

Ready to Lead in a Flagship Park and Deliver Results That Matter?

Do you have a passion for protecting Ontario's natural treasures and creating unforgettable visitor experiences? Join the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks as the Park Superintendent for Quetico Provincial Park—a world-renowned wilderness destination. In this leadership role, you'll shape the future of one of Ontario's most iconic parks, balancing conservation with recreation, and ensuring its beauty and cultural heritage endure for generations to come.

This role blends complex policy work, Indigenous partnership and consultation, issues management, and operational leadership. If you're a manager who thrives on tackling interesting files, building relationships, and driving performance—you'll excel here.

Please note: This is a frontline essential position that requires you to be fully onsite at the Quetico Provincial Park office in Quetico, ON. Travel may be required on an as-needed basis to support park operations and management activities.

To learn more about Quetico Provincial Park please click here.

The Ontario Public Service: Strengthening Ontario, Together.

A career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) is driven by purpose. We're building a stronger Ontario by delivering programs and services that make a real difference in people's lives. If you share this ambition, you'll find a workplace that reflects the diversity of the people we serve and empowers you to lead with confidence.

Why Your Leadership Belongs Here

• Purpose that drives you: Lead work that matters. Your leadership will shape policies, programs, and services that improve lives across the province—every day.
• A culture that supports you: Thrive in a flexible, inclusive, and respectful workplace that values your well-being and empowers you to bring your whole self to work.
• A career that grows with you: Explore leadership opportunities across ministries and sectors. With access to mentorship, learning, and mobility, your career can evolve here.
• Recognition that reflects your impact: We value the difference you make. You'll receive competitive pay, a defined-benefit pension, and benefits that support your well-being—plus meaningful recognition for your contributions.

About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards—and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right—even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible—where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

Leadership is about impact—and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Inspire and guide a dedicated team, creating an inclusive and respectful work environment.
• Lead all aspects of park operations and long-term planning, ensuring compliance with legislation and policies.
• Protect natural, cultural, and recreational resources through sustainable management and ecosystem stewardship.
• Manage budgets effectively and boost revenue through marketing strategies, events, and partnerships.
• Recruit, train, and support staff, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.
• Deliver exceptional visitor experiences by maintaining top-quality facilities, campgrounds, and programs.
• Build strong, respectful relationships with Indigenous communities, volunteers, Friends groups, tour operators, and local organizations.
• Address land use, tourism, and public safety issues, and resolve conflicts or emergencies with sound judgment.

Meet Your New Team

The team is deeply passionate about the park's history and natural beauty, with many long-standing staff who take pride in delivering an exceptional visitor experience. There's a strong sense of purpose and commitment to maintaining Quetico's reputation as one of Ontario's most iconic and visited parks. Staff embrace high expectations and work collaboratively to uphold the park's legacy, making it an ideal environment for someone eager to contribute, lead, and be part of a big-picture mission.

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements

• Valid Class G driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• Ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet the ministry certification criteria and standards in the Use of Force.
• Limited Surface Water Subsystem Operator's Certificate or Ability to obtain.
• First Aid certification or ability to obtain.
• Ability to work shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Leadership Skills

• Team Leadership: You have experience supervising and developing large, diverse teams, fostering a culture of excellence and inclusion.
• Program Delivery: You can plan and implement protected area management programs that meet high standards.
• Human Resources Management: You've managed labour relations, workforce planning, and performance issues with fairness and consistency.

Technical Expertise

• Resource Management: You understand principles of resource stewardship, park operations, and long-range planning to protect ecological integrity.
• Marketing & Promotion: You can develop strategies that increase park usage while supporting sustainability goals.
• Remote Operations: You're familiar with the skills needed to work and travel in remote areas, ensuring safety and efficiency.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills

• Stakeholder Engagement: You build strong relationships with Indigenous communities, volunteers, partners, and interest groups.
• Negotiation & Facilitation: You can navigate complex discussions and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Political Acuity: You balance diverse user needs with environmental protection in a dynamic, high-profile setting.
• Indigenous Consultation: You understand consultation practices and approach them with respect and cultural awareness.

Analytical & Financial Skills

• Policy & Compliance: You interpret and apply legislation, policies, and directives across environmental protection, enforcement, health and safety, and financial administration.
• Budget Management: You have proven experience preparing and managing budgets to ensure fiscal accountability.

Don't meet every qualification?

If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate

Think this role could be right for you?

We're here to support you every step of the way. These short videos can help you feel confident and prepared:

• Navigating Our Hiring Process – Get a clear overview of each stage in our structured hiring process so you know what to expect and how to prepare.
• Application Preparation Tips – Learn how to showcase your leadership experience in ways that align with how we evaluate applications during the screening stage.

Take a few minutes to explore these resources. They're designed to set you up for success.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

Additional information:

Apply by:

Wednesday, December 31, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Permanent, 108 Saturn Ave, Atikokan, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)

Compensation group:

Management Compensation Plan

Work hours:

Schedule 6

Category:

Management and General

Posted on:

Monday, December 8, 2025

Note:

• About security checks:
  
  A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
  
  If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
  
  Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
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How to apply:

• You must apply online.

• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.

• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.

• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.

• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.

• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

Language requirements and assessment:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.

Strengthening Ontario, together

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