Assistant Park Superintendent

Environment, Conservation and Parks | Environnement, Protection de la nature et Parcs; Dryden; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Environment, Conservation and Parks in Dryden, Ontario, invites applications for the Assistant Park Superintendent to help plan, develop, and manage Blue Lake, Ojibway, Sandbar Lake, and Aaron Provincial Parks while protecting natural and recreational values.

The role requires driving licence, park warden certification readiness, emergency first aid, and ability to manage budgets and contracts. Lead teams and ensure safe, compliant operations year-round.

Qualifications

• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence (required).
• Ability to meet certification standards for Park Warden designation and Use of Force.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, resource management, and business activities to support ecological sustainability.
• Support recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of staff.
• Ensure program compliance, safety, cash handling, and visitor service standards.

Skills

Park ops

Leadership

Staff mgmt

Emergency planning

Contract mgmt

Job description

Apply By:Tuesday, October 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division:

Ontario Parks Operations / Land and Water Division

Attention Outdoor Enthusiasts!

Are you looking for a great opportunity with the Ministry of the Environment Conservation and Parks to engage with people and work with a dynamic and motivated team?

As the Assistant Park Superintendent, you will play a central role by assisting with planning, developing and managing ofBlue Lake Provincial Park, Ojibway Provincial Park, Sandbar Lake Provincial Park, and Aaron Provincial Park while protecting their natural and recreational heritage values.

Community:

Our Office is located in the City of Dryden which is a small and vibrant city that serves as a hub for surrounding communities within the cluster of parks including Town of Sioux Lookout, Town of Ignace and Vermilion Bay.

Blue Lake Provincial Park is a park in Kenora District, Ontario located 10 kilometers northwest of the community of Vermilion Bay, renowned for its crystal clear waters and long sandy beach, Blue Lake is an outstanding destination for all types of water activities. It features 202 campsites including tent sites, trailer sites and pull through RV sites as well as 5 trailer equipped campsite rentals and hiking trails ranging from easy interpretive trails to longer day hikes.

For more information visit: Blue Lake Provincial Park

Ojibway Provincial Park is a provincial park located 26 kilometers south of Sioux Lookout, Ontario that offers excellent fishing for Smallmouth Bass and other species. Little Vermilion Lake provides a link to several northern canoe routes and boundless opportunities for boating, fishing while the parks' hiking trails offer wildlife observation. This small and tranquil campground features 46 campsites ranging from pull through sites to completely private lakeside tent sites.

For more information visit: Ojibway Provincial Park

Sandbar Lake Provincial Park is a provincial park located 11 kilometers north of Ignace, Ontario that has a beautiful sandy beach with gently sloping swimming area that's great for kids. The park also offers extensive fishing opportunities on Sandbar Lake and is a gateway to several northern canoe routes. This park has 75 campsites and 2 group campsites that can accommodate equipment ranging from tents only to large trailers.

For more information visit: Sandbar Lake Provincial Park

Aaron Provincial Park is a peaceful lakeside retreat located just 15 km east of Dryden, Ontario, along the Trans-Canada Highway. Nestled beside Thunder Lake, the park offers excellent fishing for walleye, northern pike, and smallmouth bass. Visitors can enjoy swimming at two sandy beaches, paddling through clear waters, and hiking scenic trails through boreal forest and wetlands.

For more information visit: Aaron Provincial Park

About the job

We believe great leadership starts with high standards—and strong support. In the OPS, that means showing up with authenticity, acting with integrity, and having the courage to do what's right—even when it's hard.

As a leader, you'll shape a team culture that sparks innovation, supports collaboration, and champions inclusion. You'll help build a workplace that is diverse, anti-racist, and accessible—where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to thrive.

Leadership is about impact—and in this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful one. You will:

• Support park operations and team supervision by assisting with planning, resource management, and business activities, while helping deliver Ontario Parks' mandate with a focus on ecological sustainability.
  
• Contribute to staff management by supporting recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation.
  
• Ensure program compliance and safety by monitoring enforcement practices, cash handling procedures, and visitor service standards.
  
• Manage financial and contractual responsibilities including budgets, procurement, and service agreements.
  
• Support risk and emergency management by contributing to risk planning and leading response efforts during critical incidents.
  
• Act as a designated Park Warden and take enforcement action when required.

Meet Your New Team

This position reports toTim Harding, a leader with over 18 years of experience in Parks and Natural Resources, operations, enforcement and administration, and over 5 years of experience growing teams as a manager in Ontario Parks. Tim is an open and approachable leader with a commitment to mentoring employees to develop their leadership experience and resilience within his teams. He values diverse input and constructive contributions to continuous improvement.

Information Session

Interested in this position? Join us to learn more about the team, vision, and key priorities. The session will be held onFriday, October 2, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Use the following link to access the MS Teams invitation on the day of.

Meeting ID: 257 214 780 166 780

Passcode: Qv3Lq3ho

Mandatory requirements

• Valid Ontario Driver's Licence.
  
• Ability to meet certification standards for Park Warden designation and Use of Force.
  
• Emergency First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).
  
• Licensing eligibility for public water and sewage treatment operations.

Strategic Leadership Skills

• Inclusive Leadership: You demonstrate leadership experience by fostering a respectful, inclusive, and high-performing team culture that reflects Ontario Parks' values.
  
• Operational Oversight: You lead and oversee park operations with a focus on ecological sustainability, public safety, and service excellence.
  
• Human Resource Management: You manage recruitment, training, scheduling, and performance evaluation of seasonal and full-time staff.
  
• Risk and Emergency Management: You lead emergency response efforts and contribute to risk management planning to ensure public safety.

Program Management Skills

• Park Operations Expertise: You understand park management principles, including resource protection, visitor services, and capital development.
  
• Financial Administration: You manage budgets, procurement, and contracts with attention to detail and accountability.
  
• Project Coordination: You organize and implement work plans, special projects, and seasonal programs efficiently.

Regulatory and Technical Knowledge

• Compliance and Enforcement: You interpret and apply relevant legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and take enforcement action as required.
  
• Facility and Infrastructure Knowledge: You understand site development, utilities, and maintenance practices to support park infrastructure.
  
• Licensing and Certification: You meet ministry standards for water/sewage treatment operations, Park Warden designation, and emergency first aid.

Communication and Relationship Management

• Stakeholder Engagement: You build strong relationships with staff, volunteers, visitors, service providers, and emergency services.
  
• Conflict Resolution: You respond to complaints and sensitive issues with professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
  
• Collaborative Leadership: You work across teams and agencies to support park operations and emergency planning.

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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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