Exciting New Job Opportunities For Youth
March 2, 2010 11:30 AM
McGuinty Government Offers Natural Resources Positions
This year, thousands of youth from across the province will develop knowledge and skills in natural resources management through experience-based work and learning positions.
The province is offering more than 2,500 jobs to youth across Ontario through a range of programs including:
- Ministry of Natural Resources Internship
- Ontario Ranger
- Ontario Stewardship Ranger
- Aboriginal Youth Work Exchange
- Post-secondary Co-op
These complement other government-wide employment programs, such as the Ontario Internship and Summer Experience, all of which help to build Ontario's workforce.
The Ontario Public Service is working to ensure that youth from all across Ontario have an equal opportunity to learn about natural resources management.
QUICK FACTS
- The Ministry of Natural Resources is reaching out to youth in First Nations particularly in the Far North of Ontario, through events, social media, ambassadors and career fairs.
- The Ontario Ranger program is now in its 66th year. It will provide an eight-week summer program for youth born in 1993.
- The Summer Experience Program includes an investment from the federal government to support some skills training programs.
LEARN MORE
CONTACTS
- Media Desk
Communications Services Branch
416-314-2106
- Bradley Hammond
Minister's Office
416-314-2198
ontario.ca/natural-resources
MNR Interns 2010 Redux
"We are creating a new green economy in Ontario. Providing training and experience for Ontario's youth will both create knowledgeable workers, as well as advocates who will help us in the new economy. Investing in youth is both a smart thing to do and the right thing to do."
– Linda Jeffrey
Minister of Natural Resources
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