Maintenance worker

Fonction publique de l'Ontario; Ontario; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic students for various summer positions across Ontario Parks. This opportunity allows you to work outdoors, connect with nature, and contribute to environmental conservation while gaining valuable experience. Positions include Gate Attendant, Maintenance Worker, and Discovery Ranger, among others. Ideal candidates will be students or recent graduates who are passionate about the environment and enjoy working in a team-oriented, inclusive atmosphere. Join us for a summer of adventure, learning, and meaningful work that makes a difference in the community!

Benefits

Staff Housing Options

Outdoor Work Environment

Skill Development Opportunities

Friendly Work Atmosphere

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a secondary or post-secondary institution.
• Must possess communication and interpersonal skills for teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining parks and providing services to visitors.
• Communicate information related to programs and park activities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Mathematical Skills

Basic Operating Practices

Attention to Detail

Education

Secondary or Post-Secondary Enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Apply By: Saturday, April 5, 2025 11:59 pm EDT

Approximately 3009 individuals applied for this opportunity.

We are currently screening ALL applications received on or before the closing date against position criteria. Applicants whose resume and cover letter best demonstrate how they meet the qualifications to do the job will proceed in the hiring process. Only successful candidates will be contacted.

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

Division: Various Divisions and Branches

City:

Algonquin Provincial Park (Achray)*, Algonquin Provincial Park (Brent)*, Algonquin Provincial Park (Kiosk)*, Algonquin Provincial Park (Pembroke), Algonquin Provincial Park (Whitney)*, Arrowhead Provincial Park (Huntsville), Awenda Provincial Park (Penetanguishene), Balsam Lake Provincial Park (Kirkfield)*, Bass Lake Provincial Park (Orillia), Blue Lake Provincial Park (Vermillion Bay)*, Bon Echo Provincial Park (Cloyne)*, Bonnechere Provincial Park (Killaloe), Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Oakville), Charleston Lake Provincial Park (Lansdowne), Chutes Provincial Park (Massey), Craigleith Provincial Park (Blue Mountain), Darlington Provincial Park (Bowmanville), Driftwood Provincial Park (Stonecliffe)*, Earl Rowe Provincial Park (Alliston), East Region Park Zone Office (Kingston), Emily Provincial Park (Omemee), Esker Lakes Provincial Park (Kirkland Lake)*, Fairbank Provincial Park (Worthington)*, Ferris Provincial Park (Campbellford), Finlayson Point Provincial Park (Temagami)*, Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve (Pelee Island), Fitzroy Provincial Park (Fitzroy Harbour), French River Provincial Park - Visitor Centre (Alban), Frontenac Provincial Park (Sydenham), Fushimi Provincial Park (Hearst)*, Grundy Lake Provincial Park (Britt)*, Halfway Lake Provincial Park (Cartier)*, Inverhuron Provincial Park (Tiverton), Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park (Foleyet)*, Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park (Kakabeka Falls), Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park (Bancroft), Kettle Lakes Provincial Park (Timmins)*, Killarney Provincial Park (Killarney)*, Killbear Provincial Park (Nobel)*, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park (Prince Edward), Lake St. Peter Provincial Park (Lake St. Peter), Lake Superior Provincial Park (Wawa)*, Long Point Provincial Park (Port Rowan), MacGregor Point Provincial Park (Port Elgin), Mara Provincial Park (Orillia), Marten River Provincial Park (Marten River)*, Massasauga Provincial Park (Mactier)*, McRae Point Provincial Park (Orillia), Mikisew Provincial Park (South River)*, Missinaibi Lake Provincial Park (Chapleau)*, Murphys Point Provincial Park (Perth)*, Nagagamisis Provincial Park (Hornepayne)*, Neys Provincial Park (Marathon)*, North Beach Provincial Park (Consecon), North West Region Park Zone Office (Thunder Bay), Oastler Lake Provincial Park (Seguin)*, Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve (Windsor), Ojibway Provincial Park (Sioux Lookout), Pakwash Provincial Park (Ear Falls), Pancake Bay Provincial Park (Batchawana Bay)*, Petroglyphs Provincial Park (Woodview)*, Pinery Provincial Park (Grand Bend), Point Farms Provincial Park (Goderich), Port Burwell Provincial Park (Port Burwell), Presqu'ile Provincial Park (Brighton), Quetico Provincial Park (Atikokan)*, Rainbow Falls Provincial Park (Schreiber)*, René Brunelle Provincial Park (Moonbeam), Restoule Provincial Park (Restoule)*, Rideau River Provincial Park (Kemptville), Rock Point Provincial Park (LowBanks), Rondeau Provincial Park (Morpeth), Rushing River Provincial Park (Kenora)*, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park (Mattawa)*, Sandbanks Provincial Park (Picton), Sandbar Lake Provincial Park (Ignace), Sauble Falls Provincial Park (South Bruce Peninsula), Selkirk Provincial Park (Selkirk), Sharbot Lake Provincial Park (Sharbot Lake), Short Hills Provincial Park (Thorold), Sibbald Point Provincial Park (Sutton West), Silent Lake Provincial Park (Bancroft)*, Silver Lake Provincial Park (Maberly), Six Mile Lake Provincial Park (Port Severn), Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (Pass Lake)*, Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park (Pointe Au Baril)*, Turkey Point Provincial Park (Turkey Point), Voyageur Provincial Park (Chute-A-Blondeau), Wakami Lake Provincial Park (Sultan)*, Wasaga Beach Provincial Park (Wasaga Beach), Wheatley Provincial Park (Wheatley), White Lake Provincial Park (White River)*, Windy Lake Provincial Park (Levack)*, Woodland Caribou Provincial Park (Red Lake)

Job term: 1625 Temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer

Job code: $17.20 - $18.05 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Ontario Parks is hiring students this summer! Spend your summer working outside and connecting with nature, all while doing meaningful work that contributes to protecting the environment and helping park visitors.

Find a community of nature-lovers and work in a friendly, welcoming, and inclusive environment. Learn skills, make new friends, advance your career, and get paid to do it! Apply now for the adventure of a lifetime.

Information to assist you with the application process is available on the Summer Employment Opportunities website. Within your application, you will have the opportunity to identify the skills, work preferences and qualifications you have that make you a suitable candidate for this position.

Provincial parks are located across the province; View the Ontario Parks Locator website to find the exact location of provincial parks. Please select the provincial park(s) you wish to work at. You are able to select up to five (5) parks.

Some parks offer limited staff accommodations for summer staff, with minimal cost. View the list of Provincial Parks with Staff Housing. TO REQUEST STAFF HOUSING AT PARKS YOU APPLIED TO, PLEASE LIST THE SPECIFIC NAMES OF THE PROVINCIAL PARKS YOU NEED HOUSING FOR IN YOUR RESUME/COVER LETTER. If staff housing is not available, you will be responsible for your own housing arrangements.

If you do not require staff housing, it is your responsibility to ensure you are able to travel to the park(s) you apply to. Please list the specific names of the provincial parks you can travel to for work in your resume/cover letter.

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
• Summer placements are typically full-time (working 36.25hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). However some part-time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

About the job

Ontario Parks offers a wide range of student positions and opportunities! Below are the job types available. When completing the application form, be sure to indicate which job type(s) you are applying for.

Available at most parks:

• Gate Attendant – Welcomes visitors, issues park permits, and responds to customer inquiries.
• Maintenance Worker – Provides services to ensure parks are maintained, cleaned, and ready for guests.
• Park Store Clerk – Assists in maintaining park stores and gift boutiques.
• Administrative Assistant – Assists with clerical work and park administration.
• Discovery Ranger – Assists in delivering park educational programs.

Available at some parks:

• Interior Ranger – Maintains backcountry hiking and portage trails.
• Trail Maintenance – Ensures backcountry trails and campsites are accessible and safe for users.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

• Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution OR you must have graduated within the past six months.
• Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age.
• Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
• Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN).
• Application: Applications are only accepted online.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

• You apply your verbal and written communication skills to communicate information related to programs.
• You apply your initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

• You apply basic safe operating practices when working with machinery and equipment.
• You have the ability to conduct maintenance of grounds, buildings, and equipment.
• You apply your basic mathematical skills to accurately perform cash handling duties.
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• You apply your experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

Analytical and Organizational Skills

• You follow instructions and seek clarification, as required.
• You pay close attention to detail and record information accurately.
• You plan, organize, and prioritize your work to meet competing deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Certain positions require you to have a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence.
• Certain positions require that you have, or be willing to acquire, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card.
• Certain positions require that you have certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.
• Certain positions include the handling of money.
• You are willing and able to work shifts and weekends with an irregular schedule up to 36.25 hours per week.
• You are able to work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity involved.
• You will require training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).
• You are capable of, and comfortable with, operating small machinery and equipment.

Other student and recent graduate opportunities

See what other summer opportunities are currently available!

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check.
• Some positions advertised on this job ad are represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements.