Applications are invited for the following:Stewardship Youth Ranger Team Lead

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is seeking a highly-motivated and team-oriented youth to work in the field of natural resource management. The Stewardship Youth Ranger Team Lead will provide team leadership to a team of four (4) 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 and ensure compliance with the workplace safety regulations. This position will run for approximately twelve (12) weeks starting in May 2020. What we are looking for:

Group Leadership Skills:

Applicants must have working knowledge of the workplace safety legislations and related regulations (e.g. Occupational Health and Safety Act).

Able to motivate and provide direction to the Stewardship Youth Ranger team members.

Able to assist with performance appraisals of team members.Communication Skills:

Must liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders (e.g. ministry staff, parents, community groups, clients).

Able to explain technical information and instructions. Able to develop written reports.

Technical Knowledge: Candidates have knowledge of environmental stewardship activities (tree planting,

stream clean-up, monitoring/removal of invasive species). You are proficient in the operation of related tools and equipment (e.g. hand saws,

hammers, shovels).General Skills:

You have planning and coordination skills to manage projects and ensure required material resources are available.

Possess analytical and problem solving skills to monitor and evaluate project progress and effectiveness.

Proficient with a variety of computer software applications (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, email).

Mandatory Requirements: Must possess a valid Ontario driver’s licence – class “G” or equivalent as recognized by

the Province of Ontario. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Standard First Aid Certificate. Must have or be able to obtain a valid Pleasure Craft Operators Card.

For more information on the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program, please visit the MNR website: https://www.ontario.ca/jobs-and-employment/summer-jobs-ministry-natural-resources-and-forestry

Join the Stewardship Youth Ranger Program and help build the leaders of tomorrow.

Applications: To apply for this opportunity, you are invited to submit a detailed resume in confidence to the undersigned.

Human Resources DepartmentMunicipality of Sioux Lookout

25 Fifth Avenue, PO Box 158, Sioux Lookout ON P8T 1A4E-mail: careers@siouxlookout.ca

Tel: 807-737-2700 Fax: 807-737-8067Website: www.siouxlookout.ca

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the information gathered will be used for the

purpose of job selection. Any queries relating to the collection of personal information should be directed to the Municipal Clerk. For additional information visit our website at www.siouxlookout.ca.

The Municipality of Sioux Lookout is an equal opportunity employer.