Ontario Parks Seasonal Contracts - Temagami and Marten River
Job ID: 238079
Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division: Marten River and Finlayson Point Provincial Parks
City: Marten River, Temagami
Position(s) language: English
Job term: 7 Temporary seasonal, annually recurring contracts for between 22-29 weeks per year (April/May to October)
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We have an ongoing need to recruit for seasonal staff. This is a continuous posting and will be posted on an ongoing basis but could close at any time without notice. Please Submit your Application only ONCE under this Job ID.
Do you enjoy the outdoors and have knowledge in natural resource management? Would providing people with a safe environment be of interest to you? If so, consider this exciting opportunity!
About the job
ENFORCEMENT-FOCUSED ROLES
• Enforce Provincial laws and regulations by issuing warnings, tickets, investigating complaints, and supporting visitor safety.
• Maintain facilities by performing routine upkeep such as cleaning, minor repairs, grounds work, and operating light equipment.
• Provide visitor services by offering information, orientation, public contact, and promoting compliance with park rules.
Park Warden ($25.78-$28.72/hour) (23 weeks, May 4 to October 12)
Also:
• Performs campground enforcement and maintenance duties during night shifts, working as late as 2 am as a core function.
• Provides leadership to staff in the absence of daytime supervisors.
• Contributes to health and safety program by completing regular inspections of facilities and resolving identified issues.
• Handles cashiering, permits, reservations, and reconciling daily sales.
MAINTENANCE-FOCUSED ROLES:
• Performs routine sanitation of facilities and grounds maintenance (e.g., washroom cleaning, grass mowing, garbage collection) as a core function.
• Performs general campground operations and maintenance, including upkeep of grounds, trails, campsites, and facilities.
• Operates and maintains light equipment and tools such as power tools, chainsaws, mowers, and hand tools.
• Interacts with park visitors, providing information, promoting compliance with park rules, and reporting problems or safety concerns.
Operations Technician / Park Warden ($25.78-$28.72/hour) (29 weeks, April 6 to October 30)
Also:
• Provides day-to-day leadership to maintenance staff and assigns work.
• Is involved in park operations management, inventory/purchasing of supplies and materials, and addressing visitor complaints.
• Enforce Provincial laws and regulations by issuing warnings, tickets, investigating complaints, and supporting visitor safety
Park Maintenance Worker ($22.86-$24.66/hour) (23 weeks, May 4 to October 12)
Also:
• Performs building related maintenance, including minor repairs, painting, and utility upkeep.
• Conducts facility and equipment inspections to ensure cleanliness and safe operation.
• Provides leadership to student staff.
BACKCOUNTRY-FOCUSED ROLES:
• Performs regular overnight backcountry canoe trips extending from 5-8 days in length.
• Conducts duties in remote backcountry parks including Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater, Obabika River, Sturgeon River, Makobe-Grays River, and Solace Provincial Parks.
• Operates and maintain light equipment and tools such as boats, ATVs, chainsaws, and hand tools.
• Conducts GPS-based inventory work and maintains detailed records on trails and canoe routes.
• Interacts with park visitors, providing information, promoting compliance with park rules, and reporting problems or safety concerns.
Backcountry Park Warden (($25.78-$28.72/hour) (22 weeks, May 4 to October 3)
Also:
• Enforces Park laws and regulations by issuing warnings, tickets, investigating complaints, and supporting visitor safety.
• Performs ecological monitoring, including invasive species and species at risk reporting.
• Conducts inspections of private and commercial land use permits for compliance.
Canoe Route Technician ($23.93-$25.94/hour) (22 weeks, May 4 to October 3)
Also:
• Develops, and maintains hiking trails, canoe routes, portages, campsites, and related structures.
• Assists with enforcement encounters, acting as a witness and helping collect and transport evidence.
• Assists with inspections of private and commercial land use permits for compliance.
If you are interested and demonstrate the qualifications outlined below, CLICK HERE to complete your application
