PARK RANGER (1) St. Lawrence Parks Commission - Morrisburg, ON Temporary What can I expect to do in this role? • lead the park operations of the campground; including all administrative and maintenance functions. • prepare the annual work plan, identifying priorities, setting targets and co-ordinating resources to accomplish specific tasks • provide group leadership to park staff, plan manpower, schedule and assign work, monitor and audit work performance of employees and contractors for quality and maximum resource protection • train, supervise and identify performance and misconduct issues for seasonal staff and students, advising management of any issues • supervise and participate in the start up and close down of operations of the campground and be responsible to develop a seasonal cleaning and maintenance plan for the campground • maintain accessibility and functionality of campgrounds by directing regular maintenance services such as cutting grass, painting, performing repairs, cleaning park facilities, etc. • oversee the supervision, tracking and operation of retail concessions • deal with public inquiries and complaints in accordance with approved policies and procedures • oversee park enforcement functions, ensuring staff follow proper security procedures and ensure the safety of visitors and staff • respond to first aid emergencies and oversee in-house training programs for emergency procedures for all staff • oversee and coordinate the staging of all special events within your park • work in compliance with the Occupational Health & Safety Act, its regulations, and the Employers occupational health and safety policies How do I qualify? Mandatory • Valid Ontario Class G drivers licence. • Training in conflict resolution and/or designation as a Provincial Offences Officer. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE: • You have thorough knowledge of park operations (day-use, campground, beaches and registration). • You have knowledge of resource management practices as well as legislation applicable to park management (e.g. St. Lawrence Parks Act, Liquor Licence Act, Trespass to Property Act, Highway Traffic Act, Public Health Act). • You have knowledge of park enforcement functions, corresponding legislation and regulations to ensure staff follow proper security procedures. • You have general knowledge of tourism and natural heritage functions and operational field programs. • You have knowledge of store concessions, recreational service contracts and personal service agreements to oversee the supervision, tracking and operation of retail concessions. • You have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act to ensure compliance when performing supervisory responsibilities. CUSTOMER SERVICE AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS: • You have excellent communication skills (oral and written) to prepare reports and correspondence about park operations and respond to customer service issues. • You have a personal commitment to exceptional customer service. LEADERSHIP, PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: • You possess strong management skills and an aptitude to work with all types and levels of people. • You have the ability to motivate, train and work as a team member. • You have the ability to oversee and coordinate the staging of all special events. • You have the ability to maintain the accessibility and functionality of the campground by providing direction on maintenance services, including assisting with the care and maintenance of park vehicles and equipment and ensuring their safe operation. JUDGEMENT AND DECISION-MAKING SKILLS: • You have strong judgement and decision-making skills to ensure compliance to park regulations, resolve complaints and recognize dangerous situations and determine the appropriate course of action. • You have the ability to plan, develop and lead park operations by identifying priorities, setting targets, determining objectives and coordinating resources. ADMINISTRATIVE AND COMPUTER SKILLS: • You have knowledge of computer programs/software and administrative procedures to manage the daily operations of the park. Additional information: Address: 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 7 months, Long Sault Parkway and Glengarry Campground, Morrisburg, East Region Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union Schedule: 4.7 Category: Lands and Resources Posted on: Friday, February 28, 2014 Note: Less qualified applicants may be considered on an underfill basis. How to apply: You must submit your application using only one of the methods identified below. 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. Be sure to quote the Job ID number for this position. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying. Send application to: Applications are accepted by fax or email Fax: 613-543-0720 [email protected] All external applicants (including former employees of the Ontario Public Service) applying to a competition in a ministry or Commission public body must disclose (either in the cover letter or resume) previous employment with the Ontario Public Service. Disclosure must include positions held, dates of employment and any active restrictions from being rehired by the Ontario Public Service. Active restrictions can include time and/or ministry-specific restrictions currently in force, and may preclude a former employee from applying and/or accepting a position with the Ontario Public Service for a specific time period (e.g. one year), or from applying and/or accepting a position with a specific ministry (either for a pre-determined time period or indefinitely). The circumstances around an employees exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment. Remember: The deadline to apply is Friday, March 14, 2014 11:59 pm EDT . Late applications will not be accepted. We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. Job advertisements for positions that have been designated bilingual will be provided in both English and French on the website. Positions that are not designated bilingual are not translated and are displayed in English only on both the English and French versions of the website. Les annonces demploi pour les postes désignés bilingues sont publiées en anglais et en français sur le site Web. Les annonces pour les postes qui ne sont pas désignés bilingues ne sont pas traduites et elles figurent en anglais seulement, tant dans la version française que dans la version anglaise du site. The Ontario Public Service is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code . Ontario Public Service - 7 days ago
Posted on: Fri, 07 Mar 2014 22:35:17 +0000
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