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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 report to a work location every day from home. The Ontario Stewardship Rangers work on a variety of projects over the summer 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 a 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

"I felt guilty for getting paid because it was a job I enjoyed and I felt good helping out the community and the  environment."

Agata Krolak, Ranger,  Guelph teamopportunity to participate in other learning events and training that could include:

 

  • Use of tools and equipment
  • Camping trips
  • Canoe safety courses
  • Tour of a wind farm
  • Tour of a fish hatchery

 

If you were born in 1993, are enrolled in school, are a resident of Ontario and in good physical condition, you are eligible to apply to be a Ranger in 2010. Being a member of an Ontario Stewardship Ranger team is a great experience!

 

For reference only, check out the team locations from the summer of 2009 (see box above).

 

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