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Location

Owen Sound, ON | Canada

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Job description

Please note that transportation and accommodation costs will not be provided for these locations.

The Stewardship Youth Ranger (SYR) program provides youth with the opportunity to work outdoors, learn about environmental issues affecting their community and acquire the valuable skills and work experience needed to launch their future careers

Join the Stewardship Youth Ranger program and help build the leaders of tomorrow

• 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks - 3767 Hwy. 69 South, Suite 5, Sudbury, ON, P3G 1 E7
• 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks - 808 Robertson St, PO Box 5080, Kenora, ON, P9N 3X9
• 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks - 50 Bloomington Road, Aurora, ON, L4G 0L8
• 1 Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks - 1450 7th Ave. East, Owen Sound, ON, N4K 2Z1

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?

As a Team Lead, you will:

• provide group leadership to a team of Stewardship Youth Rangers on a variety of field projects
• research and identify learning opportunities for the group
• ensure the availability of required resources and equipment
• ensure compliance with workplace safety regulations

For more information, please visit the Stewardship Youth Ranger program website: SYR program page

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You hold a valid Ontario driver's license – class “G” or equivalent as recognized by the Province of Ontario.
• You hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Standard First Aid Certificate.
• You hold or have the ability to obtain a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card.
• You must have the ability to obtain a valid Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA) Canoe Tripping level 3 certificate or equivalent.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Group Leadership Skills:

• You have working knowledge of the workplace safety legislations and related regulations (e.g. Occupational Health & Safety Act).
• You can motivate and provide direction to SYR team members.
• You can assist with performance appraisals of team members.

Communication Skills:

• You can liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g., ministry staff, parents, community groups, clients, etc.).
• You can explain technical information and instructions.
• You can develop written reports.

Technical Knowledge:

• You have knowledge of environmental stewardship activities (tree planting, stream clean-up, monitoring/removal of invasive species, etc.).
• You are proficient in the operation of related tools and equipment (e.g., hand saws, hammers, shovels, etc.).

General Skills:

• You have planning and coordination skills to manage projects and ensure required material resources are available.
• You have analytical and problem-solving skills to monitor and evaluate project progress and effectiveness.
• You are proficient with a variety of computer software applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, electronic mail, etc.).

Additional Information:

Address:

• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks, 3767 Hwy. 69 S. Suite 5, Sudbury, North Region
• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks, 808 Robertson St, Kenora, North Region
• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks, 5 Wadsworth Dr, Nipigon, North Region
• 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 12 weeks, 1450 7th Ave E, Owen Sound, West Region

Compensation Group: Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Understanding the job ad - definitions Schedule: 4.7
Category: Lands and Resources
Posted on: Monday, March 11, 2024
Note:

• Effective, January 1, 2024, the updated salary range for this position is $25.78 to $28.72 per hour in alignment with the recently ratified OPSEU Unified 2022-2024 collective agreement.

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Salary

$25.78 - $28.72 per hour