Park Maintenance Leader

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Apply By: Thursday, February 5, :59 pm EST

Park Maintenance Leader (seasonal)

Job ID:

240102

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Kettle Lakes Provincial Park

City:

Connaught

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary seasonal annually recurring contract for up to 30 weeks (April - November) each year

Job code:

Mtce Mechanic 2

Salary:

$ $29.90 Per hour*

*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you love working outdoors with a lot of variety in your workday? Ontario Parks is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Park Maintenance Leader, supervising and leading the maintenance and operation of water and wastewater system, and other park facilities. If this sounds like something you would be excellent at, then consider this opportunity with Kettle Lakes Provincial Park.

About the job

In this role you will:

• provide group leadership, training, and guidance to staff in the maintenance department
• carry out the maintenance and monitoring of water and sewage systems.
• carry out a variety of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance and repair duties to park facilities, vehicles and equipment
• ensure policy and legislative requirements are met, maintained, and properly documented
• ensure park operating and capital maintenance standards are maintained

Note - the successful candidate will be expected to:

• obtain a valid emergency first aid certificate
• obtain a Limited Sub System Surface Water License
• work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule

What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.

Operational Maintenance skills

• Demonstrated ability to perform semi-skilled tasks in carpentry, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, and mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and minor repairs.
• Knowledge of water and sewage systems, including regulatory sampling, testing, and maintenance in compliance with ministry standards.
• Proficient in operating and maintaining powered equipment (e.g., chainsaws, tractors, chlorinating systems).

Leadership and Supervisory skills

• Proven experience in organizing, directing, and evaluating maintenance programs and leading seasonal staff.
• Ability to assess work quality, provide training, and contribute to staff selection and performance evaluation.
• Ability to interpret, apply and ensure adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act and related workplace safety practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with park management and report on work progress on a continual basis.

Operational Planning and Problem Solving

• Ability to estimate materials and labor, manage supplies, and contribute to maintenance strategies and annual work plans.
• Skilled in reviewing technical documents and coordinating contractor work to ensure compliance with park standards.
• Competent in using computers for word processing, record-keeping, and internet applications.

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

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:

Thursday, February 5, :59 pm EST

Position details:

• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 30 weeks, 1350 Municipal Rd, Kettle Lakes Provincial Park, Connaught, North Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Parks

Posted on:

Thursday, January 22, 2026

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.

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