Youth Programs Hiring -- Quick Reference Guide
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The Ministry of Natural Resources has many exciting employment programs for students and recent graduates.
Hiring processes and qualifications vary by program, as detailed below. For more complete information about each program, click on the program name to visit the individual web pages.
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SUMMER PROGRAMS
Hiring Now?: Yes. The 2012 Ontario Ranger Application Packages are now available on our website!
- Deadline: March 30, 2012
- Program Timing: Summer, 8 weeks (July-Aug)
- Eligibility:
Born in 1995 for the 2012 season (turning 17 between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012)
Enrolled in school
- Resident of Ontario
- In good physical condition
- How To Apply: Visit our website to download an application package and obtain details about submitting to MNR Youth Employment.
- Supervisors & Cooks: See our site for hiring details
- Hiring Now?: No. Please check back in mid February for team locations and job posting details
- Deadline: May 4, 2012
Program Timing: Summer, 8 weeks (July-Aug)
- Eligibility:
Born in 1995 for the 2012 season (turning 17 between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31, 2012)
Enrolled in school
Resident of Ontario
In good physical condition
- How To Apply: Visit our website to download an application form and obtain information about team locations. Apply directly to team contacts.
- Team Leads: See our site for hiring details
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
- Hiring Now? No. Please visit our website starting February 17, 2012 for job posting details.
Deadlines: Vary
Program Timing: Summer, 7-10 weeks. sometime between May - August.
- Eligibility:
- Between the ages of 15 and 24 (up to 29 for persons with a disability)
- Ontario resident
Eligible to work in Canada
How To Apply: Positions are posted on the e-careers website
- Ontario Parks Accommodations: Also visit our site to view the 2012 list of Ontario Parks offering accommodations to its summer employees
ABORIGINAL YOUTH WORK EXCHANGE
- Hiring Now?: No. Please visit our website in late March 2012 for job posting details.
- Deadlines: Vary. Hiring occurs between April and June.
- Program Timing: Summer, 8 weeks, 3 consecutive summers
- Eligibility:
- Self-identify as Aboriginal youth between the ages of 15 and 24 (up to 29 for persons with a disability)
Ontario resident
Eligible to work in Canada
How To Apply: Visit our website to view job postings. Positions are recruited in partnership with participating Aboriginal communities and organizations. You may also check with your local MNR office for available positions.
FIRST NATIONS NATURAL RESOURCES YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
- Hiring Now?: No. Check the Confederation College website in spring 2012.
- Program Timing: Summer (July-Aug), 2 years
- How to Apply: To apply and for other detials about this program, please visit the Confederation College website.
INTERNSHIPS
- Hiring Now? Maybe. Hiring may occur year-round, as positions become available. Check often for current postings.
- Deadlines: Vary
- Program Timing: Varies. Up to two 40-week terms, anytime throughout the year.
- Eligibility:
- Recent (within five years) graduate of a recognized post-secondary institution or a full-time post-secondary student
- Eligible to work in Canada
How To Apply: Intern positions are posted on OPS Careers (click on “Search”) and highlighted on our website. Apply directly as per the contact information in the job posting.
- Hiring Now?: No. Applications accepted during the month of January each year.
Deadline: January 25, 2012
- Program Timing: 2 years
- Eligibility:
Graduate of a recognized college or university within the last two years
Eligible to work in Canada
How To Apply: Applications accepted during the month of January each year. For more information on recruitment process and timelines, please click here
INTERNSHIP PROGRAM FOR INTERNATIONALLY TRAINED INDIVIDUALS (ITI)
- Hiring Now?: Maybe. Hiring occurs year-round, in six-week cycles
- Deadlines: Vary.
- How To Apply: Please visit the ITI website for recruitment process and timelines
- Program Timing: 6 months
- Eligibility:
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada
- Have been in Canada no longer than 3 years
- Have a minimum of 3 years international work experience in their field
- Have a minimum of a bachelor's degree with Canadian equivalency assessment
- Be seeking Canadian work experience in unregulated occupations, such as business, technology and general management
- Lack paid Canadian work experience in their profession
- Be fluent in English or English and French (for bilingual positions
