Park Maintenance Worker (seasonal)

Apply By: Monday, April 14, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Park Maintenance Worker (seasonal)
Job ID: 228591
Posting status: Open
Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division: Ontario Parks
City: Nestor Falls
Position(s) language: English
Job term: 2 Temporary seasonal annually recurring contract for up to 26 weeks per year (May – October)
Job code: 18608 – Manual Worker
Salary: $22.86 – $24.66 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

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Does your background include maintenance, landscaping, operating and maintaining small-powered equipment?
Do you prefer to work outside, and have some autonomy in your daily routine?
Do you possess a strong work ethic, the ability to manage multiple tasks and a commitment to teamwork?

If so, consider a position at Caliper Lake Provincial Park!

About the job

In this role, you will:

1. provide general groundskeeper and grounds maintenance services
2. perform minor repair and maintenance to buildings/utilities
3. provide garbage collection, general facility maintenance/sanitation
4. operate and repair a variety of heavy and light powered equipment such as tractor with attachments, riding lawn mowers, chain saws and hand tools
5. carry out facility inspection for security/damage
6. promote compliance with park rules and regulations
7. provide information and direction to staff and colleagues
8. advise, report and record problems, violations and complaints

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements:
• You must have a valid class ‘G’ driver’s license or equivalent, as recognized by the Province of Ontario. The offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that s/he has a valid driver’s license upon being hired.
• You possess the ability to obtain a valid CPR and Emergency First Aid Certificate.
• You have the ability to work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.

Knowledge:
• You possess knowledge of operating standards for the maintenance and sanitation of general building facilities and utility maintenance.
• You are knowledgeable of the operation and maintenance of powered equipment such as lawnmowers, chainsaws and small hand tools.
• You have knowledge of and the ability to apply and interpret relevant regulations, acts, policies and procedures (i.e., Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations, etc.).

Communication skills:
• You possess communication skills to provide information and direction to staff and colleagues.
• You have interpersonal and customer service skills to deal with clients, staff and park visitors.

Essential skills:
• You have organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects within acceptable timeframes and deal with competing demands.
• You demonstrate an ability to work with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

Don’t meet every qualification?
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
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.

What we offer
Working at Ontario Parks offers opportunities for a rewarding and engaging career. Here are a few reasons you might want to work here:

• You love spending time in nature
• You care about biodiversity and environmental protection
• You’re seeking a sense of community
• You love to learn
• You have a passion for connecting with people

Additional information:
Apply by: Monday, April 14, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details: 2 English Temporary – Seasonal, duration up to 26 weeks, Hwy 71 11.6k N Of Arrow Lake R, Nestor Falls, North Region
Compensation group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours: Schedule 4.7
Category: Parks
Posted on: Monday, March 31, 2025

How to apply:
You must apply online: Apply Here
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. The 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.

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