Post-secondary Co-op
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Are you a college/university student currently registered in a designated post secondary co-operative education program (college or university)?
Are you considering a career in Natural Resources Management?
If so, you may want to consider contacting the Ministry of Natural Resources for possible opportunities in the Post Secondary Co-operative Education Program.
The MNR Post Secondary Co-operative Education Program provides students with practical experience working in natural resources management. Through ministry placements, students will have exposure to new skills and knowledge to supplement their post-secondary academic program.
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
• MNR Post Secondary Co-op students can participate in a maximum of two semester long placements (generally Sept.-Dec. or Jan.-April).
• Learning opportunities focus on ministry key business.
WHAT TYPES OF JOBS ARE AVAILABLE?
The Ministry of Natural Resources offers internships in a diversity of professional fields (e.g. fisheries, forestry, fish and wildlife, parks and protected areas and enforcement, etc.).
WHAT IS THE SALARY?
Students in Post Secondary Co-operative Programs will be paid a percentage of an entry level position’s pay range as specified in the OPSEU collective agreement.
WHO CAN APPLY?
• Full-time post-secondary students currently registered in a designated post secondary co-operative education program (college or university)
• Those who are eligible to work in Canada.
WHAT IS A "DESIGNATED POST SECONDARY CO-OPERATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM"?
The Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (CAFCE) provides a database of Recognized Post-secondary Education Institutions in Canada.
For more information, please visit the CAFCE website or call (416) 483-3311.
HOW DO I APPLY?
• Available MNR Post-secondary Co-op Program positions are posted locally within Ontario’s recognized Post-secondary Education Institutions. Please contact your Co-operative Education Department for further inquiry.
• Your program, skills and knowledge must match the co-op position you are applying for.
