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Apply By: Monday, January 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Head Gate Attendant

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Job ID:

239177

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Ontario Parks - Rondeau Provincial Park

City:

Morpeth

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary contract for up to 42 weeks (February to December)

Job code:

05OAD - Office Administration 05

Salary:

$24.67 - $28.59 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.


If you are a responsible and motivated individual looking for new challenges and are able to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment, then consider this opportunity at one of Ontario's provincial parks.



Set on a historic Lake Erie peninsula, Rondeau Provincial Park features sweeping sandy beaches, rare old-growth Carolinian forest, and one of Ontario's top bird-migration hotspots. Working here means supporting visitors as they explore protected wetlands and vibrant ecosystems found nowhere else in Canada.

About the job

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In this role, you will:




coordinate and perform the registration of campers and day use visitors to the park provide group leadership and training to gate staff provide excellent customer service to clients and guests of the park assist with revenue receiving functions perform a variety of clerical duties


NOTE:


The successful candidate will work 36.25 hours per week from February to December. You will also be required to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as required. You must have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid Certificate.

What you bring to the team

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Mandatory requirements

The position requires the successful candidate to have a valid G license or equivalent. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver's license upon being hired.

Communication and Customer Service Skills:

You can provide general direction and leadership to park staff. You can provide effective customer service to park guests. You can prepare a variety of written correspondence.

Mathematical and Cash Handling Skills:

You can replenish cash floats, receive cash and credit/debit card transactions. You can prepare and reconcile shift summaries and bank deposits. You can report revenues in accordance with policy directives and compile statistics on park activities.

Leadership and supervisory skills:

You have experience and ability in providing guidance and leadership to staff. You have the ability to handle human resources related matters, manage work schedules, address pay issues and other supervisory duties.

General Skills:

You have organizational and effective time management skills to establish work priorities. You are proficient with various computer software applications (e.g. word-processing, spreadsheet, park management, record-keeping, internet, e-mail, etc.). You are able to quickly and accurately perform data entry.

Office Administration Skills:

You have knowledge of general office administration practices and processes. You have the ability to operate and perform minor repairs to a variety of office machines and equipment.

Technical Knowledge:

You have the ability to acquire general knowledge of park operations and related programs and services to issue permits and provide information to gate staff and park visitors. You have basic knowledge of workplace safety legislation and regulations (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Act).

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!

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:

Monday, January 19, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary, duration up to 42 weeks, 18050 Rondeau Park Rd, Morpeth, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 3.7

Category:

Parks

Posted on:

Monday, January 5, 2026

Note:

N-ET-239177/25

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.

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