Parks Program Educator
Parks Program Educator
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
NOTE: This competition is utilizing MS forms as the application method rather than submitting a formal cover letter and resume. Please only complete, One Application under this Job ID by clicking the embedded link.
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 Park Ambassador Program you will play an important role in welcoming visitors, supporting digital communications, and delivering workshops to improve camping and outdoor skills.
Positions are located across the province at:
• Algonquin Provincial Park (Whitney)
• Killarney Provincial Park (Killarney)
• Killbear Provincial Park (Nobel)
• Balsam Lake Provincial Park (Kirkfield)
• Darlington Provincial Park (Bowmanville)
• North Beach Provincial Park (Consecon)
• Sanbanks Provincial Park (Picton)
• Sibbald Point Provincial Park (Sutton West)
• Awenda Provincial Park (Tiny)
• Port Burwell Provincial Park (Port Burwell)
• Turkey Point Provincial Park (Turkey Point)
• Wasaga Beach Provincial Park (Wasaga Beach)
• Fitzroy Provincial Park (Fitzroy Harbour)
• Long Point Provincial Park (Port Rowan)
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 )
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.
To Apply:
If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined above,CLICK HERE to submit an application.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:
Additional information:
- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, Hwy 60 Km 43, Algonquin Park Visitor Centre, Whitney, North Region
- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, Hwy 637, KILLARNEY PROV PARK, Killarney, North Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 35 Killbear Park Rd, RR 1, Nobel, North Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 2238 Kawartha Lakes County Rd 48, Kirkfield, East Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 1600 Darlington Park Rd, Bowmanville, Central Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 440 North Beach Rd, North Beach Provincial Park, Consecon, East Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 670 Awenda Park Rd, Tiny, Central Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 9 Wilson Lane, Port Burwell, West Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 194 Turkey Point Rd, Turkey Point, West Region
- 2 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 11 22nd St, Wasaga Beach, Central Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 5201 Canon Smith Rd, Fitzroy Harbour, East Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 18 weeks, 350 Erie Blvd, Long Point Provincial Park (Port Rowan), West Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 36 weeks, 3004 County Rd 12, Sandbanks Provincial Park, Picton, East Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 36 weeks, 26465 Park Rd, Sutton West, Central Region
- 1 English Temporary, duration up to 36 weeks, 1600 Darlington Park Rd, Bowmanville, Central Region
Note:
- • Apply to the Parks Program Educator posting.
• This posting will be used to create a list of qualified candidates to fill upcoming seasonal contract opportunities.
• Note: this is not a competition under Article 6 of the OPSEU collective agreement and will only be used to fill seasonal vacancies.
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How to apply:
- You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below.
- 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.
- Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position.
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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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