Job Description

ATTENTION OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS
Are you passionate about contributing to the protection of significant natural, cultural, and recreational environments, while providing ample opportunities for visitors to participate in recreational activities? Then look more closely at this challenging, management opportunity within Ontario Parks !

As the Park Superintendent, you will play a central role by assisting with planning, developing, and managing protected areas within the Red Lake Cluster. The Cluster includes Woodland Caribou and Pakwash Provincial Parks. Visit: www.ontarioparks.com

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this unique and challenging role, you will:

• Plan, control and direct the management of the park
• Provide leadership on human resources activities (i.e. selection, training and evaluation of staff, managing performance, etc.)
• Plan, prepare and administer the park budget
• Manage issues through negotiations, facilitation, conflict resolution and crisis management
• Provide leadership on local issues regarding land use planning, tourism and public safety
• Provide leadership on ecosystem protection and management
• Plan, coordinate, direct and evaluate park operations and park infrastructure
• Provide leadership in the delivery of quality customer service to park guests
• Develop marketing and promotional partnerships with volunteers, interest groups and stakeholders

Leadership in the OPS
The Ontario Public Service (OPS) Leadership Behaviours define what it means to be a leader through the following expected behaviours and attributes:

• You are committed to the responsibilities of being a leader by demonstrating authenticity, accountability and courage
• You are innovative by embracing positive disruption, maintaining a future mindset and leading with a common purpose
• You are collaborative by driving people-centered outcomes, being inclusive and helping staff and colleagues grow, every day

How do I qualify?

Mandatory:

• You must have a valid class 'G' driver's license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario
• You must have the ability to be designated as a Park Warden and meet the ministry certification criteria and standards in the Use of Force
• You must be able to obtain a Limited Surface Water Subsystem Operator's Certificate
• You must possess or have the ability to obtain a valid First Aid certificate
• You must be able to work shifts, weekends and holidays as per schedule

Technical expertise:

• You possess knowledge of resource management principles related to park management, operations and planning
• You have knowledge of marketing principles and strategies in order to promote park usage and merchandise
• You are knowledgeable of general building and utility maintenance and related skilled trades and equipment to supervise on-site construction projects

Leadership skills:

• You have leadership skills to supervise and develop a large diverse staff, monitor performance and promote excellence in customer service and team performance
• You have team leadership skills to plan and deliver a regional ecosystem management program
• You have demonstrated skills in managing human resources including labour relations issues

Analytical skills:

• You have the ability to interpret and apply related policies, procedures, acts, regulations and legislation in the areas of environmental protection, staff supervision, financial administration, park enforcement and health and safety

Communications and interpersonal skills:

• You have communication, interpersonal, negotiation and facilitation skills to liaise with various stakeholders, volunteers, agencies and interest group as well as the public, media and other park staff
• You have political acuity to effectively manage issues in a dynamic environment to balance user and interest group needs with the protection of the park environment

Financial skills:

• You have demonstrated skills in preparing and managing financial budgets

Be sure to check out the Manager Recruitment Unit's, Application Preparation Guide for Aspiring Managers for tips to help you prepare an impactful application!

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 Permanent, 227 Howey St, Red Lake, North Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Fingerprint Based)

Compensation Group:
Management Compensation Plan


Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule:
6


Category:
Management and General


Posted on:
Thursday, August 18, 2022

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Talent Development Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-ET-185353/22