Category: Careers in Parks
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What to expect: living in staff housing
Considering applying to a park that offers staff house accommodations? Living in a staff house at a provincial park can be an incredible, unique, and memorable experience. Read on to discover what staff house living is like.
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What it's like to be a water technician at Ontario Parks
Today’s post comes from Mackenzie Garrett, a water technician at Bon Echo Provincial Park. Picture this: you’re camping at a provincial park when thirst strikes. As you fill your water jug at the nearest tap, you may wonder, “where did this water come from?” This is where I come in! This past year, I had the…
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Monitoring birds in northern protected areas
Today’s article comes from our bird recording specialists, Zone Ecologist Ed Morris and Zone Operations Technician Rebecca Rogge. Birds are interesting. Most are visually striking, with noteworthy songs to match their brilliant feathers. They are also very important. Birds contribute to the health of our environment. They disperse seeds, pollinate plants, and help to control insect populations.…
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Migrating north: how I became a "Bird Nerd"
Today’s post comes from Sarah Wiebe, the senior park naturalist at Kettle Lakes Provincial Park. Before this year, I would have never considered myself a “Bird Nerd.” My journey began in my southern Ontario home, but it wasn’t until I arrived at my summer destination (Kettle Lakes!) that I truly hit my nerdy stride.
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International Youth Day 2022
Happy International Youth Day! Students and youth are the lifeblood of our parks — we couldn’t do without them! Here are just a few stand-out students and youth from around the province:
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Happy World Ranger Day!
Ontario Parks staff tackle a huge array of tasks and challenges. Our days are diverse. You might find us researching rare species, applying First Aid skills, maintaining safe and healthy water systems, building a boardwalk, or welcoming families to a busy campground. We’re stewards of our province’s most treasured natural resources. We’re educators, instilling a love…