Ontario Stewardship Rangers

Would you like working outdoors to help improve the environment this summer? Were you born in 1993? If so the Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program could be an exciting summer job for you in 2010!

As an Ontario Stewardship Ranger you would live at home and report to a work location every day in your own community.

Ontario Stewardship Rangers work for eight weeks every summer on a variety of natural resources management projects, including: 

• Creating wildlife habitat 
• Researching forests 
• Building fish spawning beds
• Removing invasive species
• Studying species at risk
• Cleaning up streams
• Maintaining hiking trails

After working as an Ontario Stewardship Ranger you will have practical work experience to include on your resume. You will participate in Health and Safety and First Aid training and may also have the opportunity to participate in other learning events and training that could include:

• Use of tools and equipment
• Camping trips
• Canoe safety courses
• Tours of a wind farms or fish hatcheries

Who Is Eligible to be an Ontario Stewardship Ranger?

You may be eligible to be a Ranger in 2010 if:

• You were born in 1993;
• Are enrolled in school;
• Are a resident of Ontario; and
• Are in good physical condition.

Being a member of an Ontario Stewardship Ranger team is a great experience!  Each team consists of four Rangers and one Team Lead. 

How Do I Apply?

• Click on the "2010 Team Locations" link above (available mid March).
• Apply directly to each location using the address/contact information provided.
• Your application package must include:

    -- The Ontario Stewardship Ranger Application Form;

    -- Your cover letter; and

    -- Your resume. 

When Is The Deadline?

• Submit your application package by May 28, 2010.

Do you have more questions? Check out the Q & A page to learn more about the Ontario Stewardship Ranger program.