Conservation Area Supervisor
Posting Date: January 30, 2023 Closing Date: February 28, 2023
Job Status: Seasonal Employment Department: Conservation Areas & Parks
Rate of Pay: $27.31 Hours of Work: 40 Hours/Week
Posting No.: 042-23
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Position Summary:
The Long Point Region Conservation Authority is seeking five (5) self-motivated individuals for the position of Conservation Area Supervisor to fill a seasonal contract. Reporting to the Superintendent of Conservation Areas, the Conservation Area Supervisor is responsible for the maintenance, operation and minor development of the Conservation Area to which they are assigned. The position will be that of a working supervisor.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge and experience in the use of all types of equipment required in the development, maintenance, and operation of a Conservation Area/camping facility
- Demonstrated ability to plan and direct work programs
- Supervisory leadership and administrative skills required
- Computer skills required
- Cash handling experience required
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records of revenue and expenditures
- Working knowledge of the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act and WHMIS
- Knowledge of Conservation Area Regulations, Policies and Procedures associated with park management an asset
- Must be willing to commit to the full duration of the work assignment
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification an asset
- A valid vulnerable sector police check is required
- A valid driver’s license is required
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and assist the field staff assigned to the Conservation Area, organizing and allocating personnel to specific duties and shifts and maintaining all time sheets
- Enforce all Conservation Area rules, regulations and any other policies or guidelines as set forth by the Authority
- Ensure the efficient operation of the Conservation Area and generally responsible for the safety of all staff and the general public in the area
- Supervise and administer the proper collection of user fees accruing to the Conservation Area and accountable to the Superintendent of Conservation Areas for all such revenues
- Facilitate the permitting process for all Conservation Area users including reservations
- Open and close facilities as required
- Supervise and perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks and repairs to Conservation Area facilities as required including sanitary duties such as cleaning washrooms and garbage collection, etc.
- Supervise and perform general maintenance on Conservation Area grounds including landscaping duties such as grass cutting, trimming of grass and foliage, etc.
- Arrange for the safe storage and proper maintenance of all, gasoline, supplies, machinery and equipment
- Complete water sampling/testing and conduct all regular maintenance of the drinking water systems
- Ensure the accurate record keeping of all water tests and inventory
- Recommend the placement of equipment and addition of new inventory required on the Conservation Area
- Supervise and assist the Authority Field staff with the development, maintenance and operation of any of the Authority’s conservation projects as assigned
- Carry out all assigned duties in accordance with accepted safety practices
- Provide quality customer service
- Perform other duties as assigned
Location/Working Conditions:
- One of the following: Backus Heritage Conservation Area, Port Rowan, ON; or Deer Creek Conservation Area, Langton, ON; or Haldimand Conservation Area, Nanticoke, ON; or Norfolk Conservation Area, Simcoe, ON; or Waterford North Conservation Area, Waterford ON
- Varied shifts, must be available to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends and holidays
- Extra hours may be required for special events or emergencies
- Outdoor work environments
Term of Employment:
- Starting Date: April 10, 2023
- Ending Date: October 20, 2023
Benefits:
- Free access to LPRCA Conservation Areas
- Eligible to enroll in OMERS pension plan
Application Deadline: Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
To apply: Please send your cover letter and resume in a single PDF or MS Word document emailed to hr@lprca.on.ca (Subject line: 042-23 Conservation Area Supervisor, preferred location name).
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. Personal information collected will be used solely for applicant selection in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Long Point Region Conservation Authority is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) upon advance notice of specific accommodation requirements.
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