Ontario Parks is hiring students for summer 2024. 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; check out the Ontario Parks Locator website (opens in a new tab) to find the exact location of provincial parks. On your application, please select the provincial park(s) you wish to work at. You are able to select up to ten parks.
Some parks offer limited staff accommodations for summer staff, with minimal cost. Check out the list of Provincial Parks with Staff Housing (opens in a new tab) for Park Ranger positions. If applicable, you should advise the hiring manager of your interest in staff housing if you are invited for an interview at one of these locations. For any other provincial park locations which do not have staff housing, you will be responsible for your own housing arrangements.
If you are applying to parks that do not provide staff housing, ensure that you are able to travel/commute to the park(s) you select.
Check out the Ontario Parks website (opens in a new tab) to learn more!
Notes:Ontario Parks offers a wide range of student positions and opportunities! Below are the job types available. When completing the application form, be sure to indicate which job type(s) you are applying for.
Available at most parks:You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):