Job Description

Apply By: Monday, November 10, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Park Maintenance Group Leader

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Job ID:

235344

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Ontario Parks - Port Burwell Provincial Park

City:

Port Burwell

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary Seasonal annually recurring contract for up to 42 weeks per year (February-December)

Job code:

93004 - Mtce Mechanic 2

Salary:

$26.98 - $29.90 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Lead the way in protecting Ontario's natural spaces for future generations.

As Park Maintenance Group Leader, you'll help keep Port Burwell Provincial Park safe, clean, and welcoming--supporting the ministry's mission to protect Ontario's environment and enhance public health and well-being through sustainable park operations.



Nestled along the north shore of Lake Erie, Port Burwell Provincial Park is a hidden gem known for its stunning sandy beach, vibrant bird migrations, and peaceful Carolinian forest trails. With family-friendly amenities and breathtaking natural beauty, it's a place where nature and community come together.

About the job

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As a member of the Darlington team, under the general supervision of the Assistant Park Superintendent, you will:




carry out a variety of electrical, plumbing, and mechanical maintenance and repair duties to park facilities, vehicles and equipment provide group leadership to other staff and students ensure park operating and capital maintenance standards are maintained work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule

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.
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Trades skills:

You have working knowledge of semi-skilled tasks usually associated with skilled trades such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical and automotive. You have working knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain provincial park facilities (i.e. campsites, day use, and comfort stations). You are knowledgeable of and have the ability to operate, maintain and perform minor repairs to a variety of light powered equipment (i.e. chainsaws, brush cutters, lawnmowers, small hand tools).
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Technical knowledge:

You possess working knowledge of services and operating regulations to perform all regulatory inspections and assessments, assist with overall park maintenance operations and assist in the development of new mechanical systems. You have the ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, and directives such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act and those regulations made under the act that apply to the workplace and work being performed.
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Leadership and Communication skills:

You have demonstrated group leadership and interpersonal skills to provide direction and guidance to staff on processes and maintenance tasks. You have strong communication skills to answer inquiries, provide guidance and produce documents.
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General skills:

You havemathematical skills to conduct maintenance and construction work. You have analytical skills with ability to use effective judgement and problem-solving. You have computer skills to access and input information. You have organizational skills to deal with competing demands.

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, November 10, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Position details:

1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, 9 Wilson Lane, Port Burwell, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Parks

Posted on:

Monday, October 27, 2025

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