Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Location
Kenora, ON | Canada
Job description
Ogimaa Binesiiyog Stewardship Youth Ranger (SYR) Partnership Program
Assistant Team Lead Job Description (Kenora)
Duration: 9 weeks, June 24 to August 23, 2024
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm
Salary: $18.00/hour
Purpose of Position:
As Assistant Team Lead, under the general supervision of the Natural Resources & Forestry (NRF) Supervisor, you will assist the Team Lead in providing group leadership to four Stewardship Youth Rangers in accordance with SYR Program Guidelines. You will assist in researching and identifying learning opportunities and in organizing and implementing Ogimaa Binesiiyog SYR Partnership Program activities.
Duties / Responsibilities:
Providing group leadership, motivation and guidance to the Rangers on the
worksites.
Assisting the Team Lead to ensure that workers take precautions to protect the health
and safety of themselves and others by complying with such acts, codes, policies,
procedures or accepted workplace practices as may be appropriate.
Occasionally acting in the Team Lead role with appropriate supervision/support from the Team Lead, Program Coordinator or Partnership Specialist.
Assisting in the preparation of work plans, and in the full implementation of approved work programs.
Assisting in researching and identifying learning opportunities.
Ensuring effective communication with internal MNRF staff, external partners and members of the public to coordinate the implementation and completion of stewardship projects and public outreach/education initiatives.
Assist in taking photos of crews engaging in work.
Working in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its
Regulations and any workplace practices as directed by the employer.
Advising workers of actual and potential dangers in the workplace and the required
precautions.
Performing strenuous tasks outdoors, often over rough terrain and in adverse weather
conditions.
Assisting in other ministry program areas as required.
Knowledge:
Of local flora (plants) and fauna (animal life), leadership, environmental issues, natural
resource management, and environmental stewardship.
Of computers/software including word processing and electronic mail.
Of safe work practices, canoe tripping, camping, navigation/orienteering and outdoor activities.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated leadership skills and experience working with a team.
Strong interpersonal, and oral and written communication skills (ie: assist in
preparing articles for newspapers and media releases on team activities throughout
season).
Organizational and planning skills to stimulate projects, establish priorities and meet
deadlines.
Ability to take initiative and be self motivated to complete tasks in an independent
manner, seeking guidance and direction appropriately.
Physical ability to carry out the demands of the position.
Experience in natural resource management, leadership, the Stewardship Youth
Ranger Program and/or other NRF Youth Programs would be an asset.
An interest in pursuing post-secondary education and/or a career in natural resource management would be an asset.
Mandatory Requirements:
You hold a valid Class “G2” Ontario driver’s license
You hold or can obtain a Valid Standard First Aid Certificate
You hold or can obtain a Pleasure Craft Operator’s Card (PCOC)
You hold or can obtain Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association
(ORCKA) Certificate or equivalent
Application Deadline: March 29, 2024
Please send your cover letter and resume by mail or email to the following address:
ATTN: Email: [email protected]
Phone: 1 (807) 467-7529
Fax: 1 (705) 986-1834
Stacey Skene
Ministry of Natural Resources & Forestry
808 Robertson Street
P9N 1X9
For more information, please contact the Program Coordinator above or visit
IMPORTANT NOTE:
PROGRAM STATUS MAY CHANGE IN RESPONSE TO HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS (COVID RESTRICTIONS) OR OTHER CONDITIONS.
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Salary
$18 per hour
