Recognizing Outstanding Young Employees In Ontario Parks
November 27, 2009 3:00 PM
McGuinty Government and Partners Reward Exceptional Service
The Ontario Parks Partners Bursary Awards recognize excellence and leadership in student employees and promotes post-secondary education. Winners were nominated by park visitors as well as the students' peers and supervisors.
A partnership between Ontario Parks, corporate sponsors and park supporters,
the bursary program is now in its 10th year. In addition to helping fund their
education, the program promotes our natural and cultural heritage, and careers
in the public service.
QUICK FACTS
- More than 2,000 summer students work in Ontario Parks each summer.
- Recipients work for Ontario Parks, the Ontario Ranger program, "friends of the park" organizations or other park volunteer groups.
- Bursary recipients are selected by a committee of Ontario Parks staff, corporate sponsors and "friends of the park" groups. The committee considers each candidate's customer service, initiative, leadership, willingness to volunteer in other programs, and overall dedication.
- Ontarians and tourists from around the world make about 10 million visits to provincial parks each year.
LEARN MORE
CONTACTS
- Media Desk
Communications Services Branch
416-314-2106
- Stefanie Millon
Minister's Office
416-314-2212
- Natural Resources Information Centre
1-800-667-1940
TTY 1-866-686-6072 (Heari
ontario.ca/natural-resources
"These young people have provided outstanding service to park visitors, and they truly deserve the recognition. I’m grateful to our funding partners for their generous support of this program and to all the students who dedicate their summers to working in our parks each year."
– Donna Cansfield
Minister of Natural Resources
Communities
