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

Park Store Leader

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Job ID:

238949

Posting status:

Open

Organization:

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Rondeau Provincial Park

City:

Morpeth

Position(s) language:

English

Job term:

1 Temporary contract for up to 32 weeks

Job code:

50402 - Canteen Operator 2

Salary:

$25.78 - $27.89 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.


If you enjoy providing a high level of customer service and overseeing/motivating retail staff, then consider this great opportunity at Rondeau Provincial Park as part of the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and 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:



provide operational leadership in the day-to-day operations of the park store which includes camping supplies, park souvenirs, scooping ice cream and food services; provide team leadership and training to park store staff, and high quality customer service to park visitors; search out suppliers and obtain price quotes for goods, purchase goods and camping supplies, display and market items effectively and maintain and balance inventory reports; prepare annual reports and recommendations with respect to suppliers, quality of service and products, pricing structure and cost analysis.


The successful candidate will also be required to:

work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule possess or have the ability to obtain certification in Safe Food Handling Practices possess or have the ability to obtain a valid Emergency 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.

Retail expertise:

ability to operate a park store effectively, including cooking, budgeting and the procurement of goods for resale knowledge of retailing/marketing methods and procedures to ensure adequate quantity and proper display of merchandise knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash handling and inventory control processes in order to manage revenues, reconcile sales and prepare sales summary reports knowledge of and ability to operate computerized cash register systems and Point-of-Sales (POS) machines

Leadership skills:

group leadership skills to effectively manage a team, prepare work schedules and ability to assist with staff training specifically in preparation/cooking of food items experienced in the management of retail operations and staffing

Communication and customer service skills:

strong interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with public and staff ability to provide excellent customer service

Essential skills:

ability to organize work, set priorities and complete work in a timely and efficient manner proficiency with common office productivity software such as word processors, spreadsheets, email, etc.

Acts and regulations knowledge:

knowledge of Ministry of Health regulations pertaining to the proper and safe handling and storage of food knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Regulations made under the Act that apply to the workplace and the work being performed

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 32 weeks, 18050 Rondeau Park Rd, Morpeth, West Region

Compensation group:

Ontario Public Service Employees Union

Work hours:

Schedule 4.7

Category:

Parks

Posted on:

Monday, January 5, 2026

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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