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Seasonal Park Naturalist - Summer 2012

Duties

• Develop and deliver high-quality interpretive programs for the public, including guided walks, evening slide presentations, historical, and children's programs;
  
• Assist with other Park programs such as Public Wolf Howls;
  
• Provide customer service support at the Visitor Centre;
  
• Contribute to the park's flora and fauna records;
  
• Create new props and materials for use in programs;
  
• Maintain and expand our extensive natural history and photographic collections; and
  
• Assist in the development of publications and exhibits
  
• Act as an ambassador for the Park's education program
• A variety of positions are available, depending on your experience.

Qualifications

• Expansive knowledge of Ontario's natural history (flora, fauna, geology) and cultural history, or the ability to assimilate this knowledge quickly based on in-depth experience elsewhere
  
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and committed to customer service excellence
  
• Excellent presentation, organizational, and oral and written communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently and as a team, follow and carry out instructions, and work shifts, weekends and statutory holidays as per schedule.
  
• Knowledge of and ability to use word-processing and presentation software applications (Word, PowerPoint etc.)
  
• Valid MTO Class "G" Driver's Licence (not compulsory for junior positions)

Remuneration

• Wages from Provincial Minimum – $21.42/hour.
  
• The opportunity to work with other keen naturalists in a world-class park
• Staff house accommodations may be available to qualified candidates.

Please send your résumé and a detailed cover letter outlining your experience and interest, along with the completed Personal Experience Sheet.

Justin Peter
Algonquin Visitor Centre
Algonquin Provincial Park
P.O. Box 219
Whitney, Ontario, Canada K0J 2M0

E-mail: justin.peter@ontario.ca

Application deadline is March 9, 2012. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates must be available for an in-person interview from approximately mid-March through early April.

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General Seasonal Employment

Seasonal employment opportunities in Algonquin include:

• Park gate and/or Park office staff
• general maintenance workers
• backcountry rangers (on Algonquin's canoe routes and backpacking trails)
• Park Wardens (enforcement)

The normal period of employment is from mid-June to Labour Day.

General applications for summer employment should be addressed to:

Park Superintendent
Algonquin Provincial Park
P.O. Box 219
Whitney, Ontario, Canada K0J 2M0
Email: kevin.hein@ontario.ca

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Related Information

• The Friends of Algonquin Park Employment