LEARNING IN ONTARIO
Summer Jobs Programs
Whether you want to find a job, start your own business, or come and work for the Government of Ontario this summer, there's lots of work available through Ontario's summer jobs programs.
- Aboriginal Youth Work Exchange
Work placements for Aboriginal youth focusing on resource management projects, job skills readiness training and personal development training. Each participant remains with the program over three consecutive summers.
- Ontario Government Regular Summer Student Hiring How about working for one of Ontario's government ministries or agencies this summer? Send your résumé and a one page cover letter to the human resources branch of the ministry or ministries to which you wish to apply. For addresses, check the Government of Ontario directory.
- Ontario/Quebec Summer Student Job Exchange Program
Jobs are available for Ontario students with Quebec government ministries and agencies.
- Ontario Rangers
Ontario Rangers work out of remote camp locations. Some of their jobs include clearing portages and maintaining trails in parks, and assisting with fish and wildlife, forest management and biodiversity projects.
- Ontario Stewardship Ranger Program
Ontario Stewardship Rangers live at home but perform tasks similar to those of the Ontario Rangers, including creating wildlife habitat, removing invasive species and maintaining hiking trails.
- Summer Company
This program can help you start up and run your own summer business. It offers hands-on business coaching, mentoring, and awards of up to $3,000.
- Summer Experience Program
Jobs are available with Ontario government ministries and agencies, as well as community groups. Bilingual positions are also available.
- Summer Jobs for Youth Program
Provides summer jobs for youth in high needs neighbourhoods in Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa, London, Windsor and Thunder Bay.
- Summer Jobs Service
Free job-search and self-marketing support to help students find summer jobs. Also offers a $2 per hour hiring incentive for employers who provide summer job placements. Rural or northern employers can also apply to the Rural Summer Jobs Service or their local Ministry of Northern Development and Mines Northern Development Office.
