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Apply By: Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Assistant Park Superintendent

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Job ID:

235799

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Ontario Parks Operations / Land and Water Division

City:

Temagami

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Permanent

Job code:

M0709A - Legal/Regulatory04

Salary:

$75,143.00 - $105,055.00 Per year


Lead with Purpose in Ontario's North



Are you passionate about nature, leadership, and public service? Join Ontario Parks as an

Assistant Park Superintendent

for the Temagami Group of Protected Areas. This is your chance to lead a dedicated team, protect natural heritage, and deliver exceptional visitor experiences.



Your leadership. Our purpose. A stronger Ontario.



At the Ontario Public Service (OPS), we're building a province where everyone can thrive. We need strong, values-driven leaders to help make that vision a reality.




If you're seeking a leadership role where your work has purpose, your growth is supported, and your impact is recognized, you're in the right place.

Leadership that makes a difference:

We're proud to serve Ontarians through work that is people-centered, purpose-driven, and grounded in integrity. As a leader in the OPS, you'll help shape a culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion.




How we support and recognize your leadership:

We support your purpose:

Lead work that directly serves Ontarians - shaping programs, policies, and services that make a real difference in people's lives.

We invest in your growth:

Access mentorship, leadership development, and cross-ministry mobility to grow your career and expand your impact.

We create space for you to thrive:

Work in inclusive, accessible, and respectful environments where you can bring your full self to work--and help others do the same.

We recognize your impact:

Receive competitive compensation, a defined-benefit pension, and comprehensive benefits - plus meaningful recognition for the difference you make.

About the job

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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:





Support park operations and team supervision by assisting with planning, resource management, and business activities, while helping deliver Ontario Parks' mandate with a focus on ecological sustainability. Contribute to staff management by supporting recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation. Ensure program compliance and safety by monitoring enforcement practices, cash handling procedures, and visitor service standards. Manage financial and contractual responsibilities including budgets, procurement, and service agreements. Support risk and emergency management by contributing to risk planning and leading response efforts during critical incidents. Act as a designated Park Warden and take enforcement action when required.

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

Valid Ontario Driver's Licence. Ability to meet certification standards for Park Warden designation and Use of Force. Emergency First Aid certification (or ability to obtain). Licensing eligibility for public water and sewage treatment operations.
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Strategic Leadership Skills

Inclusive Leadership:

You demonstrate leadership experience by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that reflects Ontario Parks' values.

Operational Oversight:

You lead and oversee park operations with a focus on ecological sustainability, public safety, and service excellence.

Human Resource Management:

You manage recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of seasonal and full-time staff.

Risk and Emergency Management:

You lead emergency response efforts and contribute to risk management planning to ensure public safety.
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Program Management Skills

Park Operations Expertise:

You understand park management principles, including resource protection, visitor services, and capital development.

Financial Administration:

You manage budgets, procurement, and contracts with attention to detail and accountability.

Project Coordination:

You organize and implement work plans, special projects, and programs efficiently.
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Regulatory and Technical Knowledge

Compliance and Enforcement:

You interpret and apply relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and take enforcement action as required.

Facility and Infrastructure Knowledge:

You understand site development, utilities, and maintenance practices to support park infrastructure.

Licensing and Certification:

You meet ministry standards for water/sewage treatment operations, Park Warden designation, and emergency first aid.
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Communication and Relationship Management

Stakeholder Engagement:

You build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, visitors, service providers, and emergency services.

Conflict Resolution:

You respond to complaints and sensitive issues with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

Collaborative Leadership:

You work across teams and agencies to support park operations and emergency planning.

Don't meet every qualification?

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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

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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:

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Apply by:

Friday, November 21, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Permanent, 24 Finlayson Point Rd, Temagami, 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:

Thursday, November 6, 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:

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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 matiere de langue et evaluation:

Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.

Strengthening Ontario, together