Jobs, Nature and Outdoors

Parks Canada Summer Student Recruitment Closes January 31

Parks Canada is currently recruiting summer students in Southwestern Ontario! Break away from the traditional job scene and work in an inspiring and picturesque environment. As a Forbes 2024 Top 10 Employer in Canada, exciting opportunities to work in protecting and presenting Canada’s natural and cultural heritage are waiting for you, but don’t just take our word for it, listen to what some of last year’s students had to say!

Check out the YouTube videos:

Working at Parks Canada isn’t just about earning some extra summer cash – it’s a chance to contribute to something bigger. Whether at a national park or a national historic site, students are a part of exciting initiatives to protect and restore our natural resources and share some of Canada’s natural and cultural gems with others.

Students with Parks Canada not only receive training, but also experience working closely with experts such as cultural resource specialists or park ecologists as part of our teams. These connections build a network that inspire further learning and could open the doors for future opportunities! Many Parks Canada team members began their careers as students! While these summer jobs don’t always lead to careers, they help prepare youth for the work force and encourage a passion for preserving heritage.

Parks Canada in committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), which is a Government of Canada program to help youth between the ages of 15 and 30. This program, which focuses on youth facing barriers and under-represented youth, gives prospective candidates the opportunity to gain the skills, work experience and abilities they need to make a successful transition into the labour market.

For more information on how to apply, check out each site:

Not sure where to work? Apply to the national inventory here:

https://parkscanada.hiringplatform.ca/processes/152706-2024-parks-canada-summer-jobs?locale=en

Applications close on January 31, 2024, so don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible opportunity! Applications will continue to be accepted via email after the closing date, however positions will begin to be filled after that time, so we encourage early application to ensure your dream job is available!

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