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Join us and share your love and enthusiasm for our natural heritage!

In this role, you'll lead educational programs and resource management initiatives, contributing directly to Ontario's conservation efforts. Your expertise will inspire visitors and foster a deeper appreciation for our natural environment for generations to come.

Arrowhead Provincial Park is in the heart of Muskoka. The park offers three sand beaches on Arrowhead Lake which are serene motorboat-free lakes. There are 15 km of hiking trails including a trail leading to a beautiful waterfall. During the winter you can ski, snowshoe and ice skate on our one-of-a-kind ice trails, which have become a major attraction during the winter months.

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About the job

In this role, you will:

• Coordinate Educational Programs: Plan and implement educational programs, including guided hikes, evening programs, and historical re-enactments to engage park visitors.
• Develop Interpretive Materials: Create publications such as park tabloids, trail guides, and interpretive brochures to enhance visitor experience.
• Lead and Train Staff: Provide leadership and training to park interpreters and students, ensuring effective program delivery and excellent customer service.
• Organize Special Events: Coordinate special events and guest speakers to educate visitors about the park's resources and values.
• Partner with First Nations: Work with First Nations contacts to incorporate their knowledge and perspectives into educational programs.
• Ensure Safety Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations, ensuring a safe environment for staff and visitors.

NOTE: the successful candidate will also be required to:
• obtain a valid Emergency First Aid Certificate
• work shifts, including nights, weekends and statutory holidays as needed
• occasionally work in inclement weather and travel extended distances by vehicle to deliver extension programming

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

• must have a valid class G driver's license or equivalent, the offer of employment is conditional upon the successful candidate providing proof that they have a valid driver's license upon being hired

Knowledge of Natural and Cultural Resources:

• knowledge of the native and invasive flora, fauna, geology, meteorology and astronomy of Ontario
• knowledge of ecological concepts, theories, procedures and protection practices relevant to provincial parks.

Communication skills:

• oral and written communication skills to convey complex scientific information to diverse audiences
• ability to provide customer service and engage with educational representatives and park visitors

Educational and Interpretive Program Development:

• knowledge of educational curriculum, interpretive approaches, techniques, and common practices
• ability to develop and deliver educational and interpretive programming, including publications and special events

Leadership and Organizational skills:

• capability to provide leadership and training to staff and volunteers
• coordination skills to organize resources and ensuring effective program delivery

Technical Skills:

• proficiency in using personal computers, including word processing, databases, and presentation software
• ability to operate and maintain various field and audio-visual equipment

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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!

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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.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:

• diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
• accessibility
• Anti-Racism Policy

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Additional information:

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How to apply:

1. You must apply online.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Read the to make sure you understand this job.
5. OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
6. If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. 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.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section " Langue du ou des postes " en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.