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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 Discovery Program you will play an important role in welcoming visitors, and delivering workshops to improve camping and outdoor skills.

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About the job

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

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:

• You must have a valid class 'G' or 'G2' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.
• You must be able to work shifts, weekends, and statutory holidays as per schedule and travel to the Provincial Park that you select if you are the successful candidate.

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.
• You are knowledgeable of and have an ability to use computer programs such as word-processing, record keeping, digital image scanning, internet and email software applications.

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.

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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!

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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

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Additional information:

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. 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.