Youth Programs

Youth Employment in Natural Resources

If you have ever camped in a Provincial Park, spent time fishing with a friend, admired a forest landscape in autumn or watched ducks fly overhead, you have experienced what makes Ontario a great place to live.

Now, what if we told you that Ontario 's natural environment needs your help and you can make a difference! Come join the Ministry of Natural Resources and help protect our forests, wetlands, fish, wildlife and natural spaces for future generations.

Our youth employment programs can give you so much more than just a paycheck. They provideNow Hiring! valuable on-the-job training, learning and work experience to help you break the "no experience, no job" cycle. It is an opportunity to learn about the Ontario Public Service, meet new people and give you a feeling that you made a difference by contributing to the environment.

Download our video to take a virtual tour of the Ontario Ranger Program (File Size: 86 MB)	Download our video to take a virtual tour of the Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program (File Size: 80 MB)

When will jobs be available?

The Ministry of Natural Resources has many exciting job opportunities for students and recent graduates. Hiring for each program happens at different times throughout the year as follows:

Ontario Ranger Program - The application deadline for 2008 is now closed.

Download the new Youth Employment in Natural Resources Brochure (PDF - Size: 2.33 MB)

Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program - A complete list of team locations for 2008 is now available.

Summer Experience Program - A complete list of positions for 2008 is now available.

MNR Internship Program - Posting of positions can occur at any time throughout the year. For 2008 positions, please check back often throughout the year for job postings.

MNR Post-secondary Co-op – These positions are posted at participating Colleges and Universities between February and August each year.

Ontario-Quebec Exchange Program – Application forms will be available between December 2008 and January 2009 for the 2009 summer positions. Please visit Youth and New Professionals Ontario-Quebec Summer Student Job Exchange Program for the application form.

Ontario Internship Program – Status - Applications for the 2009 Ontario Internship Program will be accepted between January 2 and January 30, 2009 at 12:00 noon Eastern Standard Time. Applications will be available starting January 2, 2009.

Check these job postings often, especially near the program launch dates mentioned above. Check out the OPS Careers website for job opportunities in other Ontario government offices.

Don't Forget!

You must have a Social Insurance Number and a copy of your Birth Certificate to work for the Ministry of Natural Resources.