Student Summer Jobs at Ontario Parks
Job ID: 239382
Organization: Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Division: Ontario Parks
Position(s) language: English
Job term: 1506 Temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer
Salary: $17.60 - $18.45 Per hour
Click here to view the full job description and to apply!
Ontario Parks is hiring students this summer! Spend your summer working outside and connecting with nature, all while doing meaningful work that contributes to protecting the environment and helping park visitors.
Find a community of nature-lovers and work in a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Learn skills, make new friends, advance your career, and get paid to do it! Apply now for the adventure of a lifetime.
Information to assist you with the application process is available on the Summer Employment Opportunities website (opens in a new tab). Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.
Provincial parks are located across the province; View the Ontario Parks Hiring Map (opens in a new tab) to find the exact location of each provincial park and what roles they are hiring for. During the application, you can select up to five (5) parks that you wish to work at. Ensure you know the location of the parks you are applying to before submitting your application.
Some parks offer limited staff accommodations for summer staff, with minimal cost. View the list of Provincial Parks with Staff Housing (opens in a new tab). TO REQUEST STAFF HOUSING AT PARKS YOU APPLIED TO, PLEASE LIST THE SPECIFIC NAMES OF THE PROVINCIAL PARKS YOU NEED HOUSING FOR IN YOUR RESUME/COVER LETTER. If staff housing is not available, you will be responsible for your own housing arrangements.
If you do not require staff housing, it is your responsibility to ensure you are able to travel to the park(s) you apply to. Please list the specific names of the provincial parks you can travel to for work in your resume/cover letter.
Check out the Ontario Parks website (opens in a new tab) to learn more!
Notes:
- Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
- The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
- Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
- Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.
