Job Descriptions

For each Ontario Stewardship Ranger team, there are two types of positions:  Rangers (4) and Team Lead (1).

Ontario Stewardship Rangers

Born in 1993? Think about being an Ontario Stewardship Ranger in 2010!

Job Description

The Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking highly-motivated and team-oriented youths to work in the field of natural resource management. Four Ontario Stewardship Rangers (OSRs) will work as a team, under the direction of one Team Lead. OSRs are recruited locally, live at home, and work on community-based projects. OSRs must be capable of performing strenuous tasks outdoors, often over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 17 years of age (but not 18) by December 31, 2010. This means that all applicants must have been born in 1993.
• Applicants must be an Ontario resident.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Applicants must be in good physical condition due to the physical demands of the job.
• Applicants should express an interest in the natural resources field.

Ontario Stewardship Ranger Team Lead

Job Description

The Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking highly-motivated and team-oriented individuals to provide leadership, motivation and supervision for a team of four youths working in the field of natural resource management. Team Leads will have the skills to work cooperatively with many community partners in the planning and implementation of stewardship projects. Team Leads must be capable of performing strenuous tasks outdoors, often over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions. Experience in natural resource management, leadership, the Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program and/or the Ontario Ranger Program would be an asset.

Eligibility Requirements for 2010:

• Knowledge of and experience in staff supervision.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and team building.
• Knowledge and understanding of ecological sustainability principles and practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers/software including word processing and electronic mail.
• Ability to create a stimulating work environment for Ontario Stewardship Rangers.
• Experience in natural resource management, leadership, the Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program and/or the Ontario Ranger Program would be an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver's licence and hold current Standard First Aid certification.