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Seasonal positions at Samuel de Champlain & Driftwood Provincial Parks : Job ID :

- 240025

Posting status :

- Open

Organization :

- Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division :

- Ontario Parks, Samuel de Champlain & Driftwood Provincial Parks

City :

- Mattawa, Stonecliffe

Position(s) language :

- English

Job term :

- 3 Temporary seasonal, annually recurring contracts from approximately Feb/Mar each year

Job code :

- Not Available - Not Available

Salary :

- Not available Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Help shape unforgettable experiences in one of Ontario's most scenic parks.

At Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park,and Driftwood Provincial Park your work ensures visitors enjoy safe, welcoming access to nature while supporting conservation efforts that protect this unique landscape for generations to come. About the job : Senior Park Clerk , ($26.92 - $31.31 per hour) - seasonal, 42 weeks each year (Feb-Dec)

- Lead office operations by managing finances, payroll, and purchasing to keep the park running smoothly.
- Guide and support clerical and gate staff, ensuring schedules, training, and quality service.
- Maintain accurate records and provide helpful, professional service to visitors and team members.

Park Clerk , ($25.32 - $29.24 per hour) - seasonal, 20 weeks each year (Apr-Oct)

- Handle park revenue and inventory with care, balancing cash and preparing deposits accurately.
- Deliver friendly, knowledgeable service to visitors while assisting with reservations and park information.
- Keep office systems organized by maintaining files, reports, and supplies for smooth daily operations.

Head Gate Attendant , ($24.67 - $28.59 per hour) - seasonal, 16 weeks each year (May-Oct)





- Oversee gate operations by leading staff, scheduling shifts, and ensuring excellent visitor service.
- Manage cash and permits with precision, verifying sales and preparing deposits.
- Keep records up to date and assist with administrative tasks to support park operations.

What you bring to the team : Mandatory requirements : Financial & Revenue Control :

- Ability to use basic accounting/arithmetic to identify, explain, and correct variances; prepares clear, auditable summaries.
- Can follow controls and policies (e.g., cash security, reconciliation and banking steps) and flags issues promptly.

Customer Service & Communication :

- Can provide transparent, courteous information to diverse visitors; manages routine complaints and escalates appropriately.
- Demonstrates service judgment (e.g., probing for detail; giving options; de escalating) aligned with policy.

Team Leadership, Coordination & Scheduling :

- Ability to organize people and work (e.g., schedules/coverage, task assignment) to meet operational demand.
- Can provide on the job guidance/training; gives clear feedback focused on performance and customer standards.
- Ability to monitor quality and timelines; surfaces issues and proposes practical improvements.

Administrative Operations & Computer Proficiency :

- Can maintain accurate records and files (e.g., permits, ledgers, statistics, HR/attendance data)



with attention to detail.
- Can handle information securely and consistently, meeting documentation and retention expectations.

Problem Solving, Judgment & Regulatory/Health & Safety Awareness :

- Ability to assess situations and select appropriate actions within established policies, escalating when needed.
- Can document issues and follow ups clearly to support learning, compliance, and service recovery. 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

Additional information :

- Friday, February 6, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Position details :

- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 42 weeks, Hwy 17, CHAMPLAIN PROVINCIAL PARK, Mattawa, North Region
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 20 weeks, 39520 Hwy 17, Ston

📌 Seasonal Positions at Samuel de Champlain & Driftwood Provincial Parks (Mattawa)
🏢 Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
📍 Mattawa