Senior Operations Technician

Attention Outdoor Enthusiasts!

Are you passionate about contributing to the protection of significant natural, cultural, and recreational environments, while providing ample opportunities for visitors to participate in recreational activities?

If so, then look more closely at this challenging opportunity with Ontario Parks. As the Senior Operations Technician, you will be an integral part of the park management team by assisting with the hands-on day to day operations of the park including administration, maintenance, health & safety, and supervisory duties. If you have what it takes to be a Senior Operations Technician, then consider this exciting and rewarding opportunity.

NOTE: Due to the nature of the position, the successful candidate will be required to work all shifts on site. No remote work is available.

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.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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:
• provide group leadership for a variety of technical duties and program responsibilities associated with the day-to-day operation of the park.
• ensure the health and safety of staff and park visitors.
• assist with staff supervision, training, scheduling, etc.
• assist with a variety of operations activities in the park.

How do I qualify?

Mandatory requirements:

• you must have a valid class 'G' driver's licence or equivalent, as recognized by the province of Ontario.
• you have the ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet ministry certification criteria and standards in use of force.
• you have or the ability to obtain a valid standard first aid certificate.
• you are able to work shifts, weekends and holidays as per schedule.
• you have the ability to obtain associated chainsaw, tractor, ATV/UTV operator certification and Pleasure Craft Operators Card.

Leadership and supervisory skills:

• you possess proven leadership skills to provide team leadership to a variety of park staff.
• you possess supervisory skills to assist in day-to-day management and park operations.

Administrative skills:

• you possess well developed planning and organizational skills to schedule staff work hours, deal with competing demands, meet deadlines and work on multiple projects.
• you possess mathematical skills to collect fees and perform record keeping and purchasing duties.
• you are proficient with a variety of computer software applications, databases and systems (e.g. word processing, record keeping, reservation systems and databases, electronic mail, etc.).

Communication and interpersonal skills:

• you possess well developed communication skills to enforce park rules and regulations and to provide accurate information to staff, service providers and visitors.
• you possess interpersonal skills to effectively respond to inquiries and handle complaints tactfully and with discretion.
• you have demonstrated written communication skills to complete required reports, training records, maintenance logs, revenue reporting and to provide correspondence to staff, service providers and visitors.

Analytical and problem-solving skills:

• you possess critical thinking skills to identify and analyze operational issues and challenges, provide recommendations and implement solutions.

Technical knowledge:

• you possess knowledge of and the ability to interpret and apply relevant acts, regulations, policies and principles related to resource management, park management, purchasing, and budgeting as well as public health and workplace safety (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act).
• you possess a general knowledge of building, grounds keeping and utility maintenance and small hand tools.