Job Descriptions -- Rangers & Team Leads

Ranger jobs are no longer available.  The job ad posting period for Stewardship Youth Rangers closed on April 19, 2013.

For other great summer jobs in 2013, please check out our Aboriginal Youth Work Exchange Program and also visit OPS Careers. 

For each Stewardship Youth Ranger team, there are two types of summer jobs: 

• Stewardship Youth Rangers (4 positions)
• Team Lead (1 position)

For both types of positions, you would live at home and report to a work location each day in your own community. There are no overnight accommodations provided. 

Stewardship Youth Ranger

Born in 1996? Think about being a Stewardship Youth Ranger in 2013!

Job Description

The Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking highly-motivated and team-oriented youths to work in the field of natural resource management. Four Stewardship Youth Rangers (SYRs) will work as a team, under the direction of one Team Lead. SYRs are recruited locally, live at home, and work on community-based projects. SYRs must be capable of performing strenuous tasks outdoors, often over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions.

Eligibility Requirements for 2013:

• Applicants must have been born in 1996. That is, applicants must be 17 years of age (but not 18) by December 31, 2013.
• Applicants must be an Ontario resident.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Applicants must be in good physical condition due to the physical demands of the job.
• Applicants should express an interest in the natural resources field.

Stewardship Youth Ranger Team Lead

Job Description

The Ministry of Natural Resources is seeking highly-motivated and team-oriented individuals to provide leadership, motivation and supervision for a team of four youths working in the field of natural resource management. Team Leads will have the skills to work cooperatively with many community partners in the planning and implementation of stewardship projects. Team Leads must be capable of performing strenuous tasks outdoors, often over rough terrain and in adverse weather conditions. Experience in natural resource management and leadership would be an asset.

Eligibility Requirements for 2013:

• Knowledge of and experience in staff supervision.
• Knowledge of group dynamics and team building.
• Knowledge and understanding of ecological sustainability principles and practices.
• Knowledge of personal computers/software including word processing and electronic mail.
• Ability to create a stimulating work environment for Stewardship Youth Rangers.
• Experience in natural resource management and leadership would be an asset.
• Must possess a valid driver's licence and hold current Standard First Aid certification.