Category: Careers in Parks

  • Students: find your summer job at Ontario Parks!

    “Working up north was the most empowering experience of my life.” Nineteen-year-old Katie Baillie-David left the comforts of home to drive 10 hours north to the wilds of Nagagamisis Provincial Park, northwest of Timmins. Visitors enjoy the remoteness of the park – the fishing, swimming, northern lights and the quiet, unspoiled landscape – and so…

  • International Women and Girls in Science Day 2021

    Happy International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Our scientists are absolutely integral to Ontario Parks, working as researchers, biologists, ecologists, and more!

  • The great OP retirement tour: Bon Echo

    In our second installment of a trip down memory lane, Interpreter, David Bree, regales us with his experiences at Bon Echo Provincial Park.  Catch the beginning of the nostalgia tour in the first installment: Charleston Lake Provincial Park When people ask me what was my favourite park to work at, I say without hesitation: Bon Echo.…

  • International Youth Day 2020

    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:

  • The great OP retirement tour: Charleston Lake

    Buckle up for the ride of a lifetime! Interpreter, David Bree, is about to take us on a journey down memory lane. After 32 years, the end is near. Hi, my name is David Bree and I have worked at Ontario Parks as an interpreter (also known as a park naturalist) for over half my…

  • 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 to injured guests, 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…

  • The remarkable 62-year career of Eddie Ramsay

    Well… it had to happen eventually! Ontario Parks’ longest serving employee has retired after working 62 years at Killbear Provincial Park.  Eddie started working at the park in 1959 and helped to build the roads and campgrounds before the park officially opened in 1960. After a full career training countless staff and keeping the maintenance department…

  • Co-op student lives the dream with Ontario Parks

    In today’s post, Daniel Miller shares his experience as a co-op student with Ontario Parks’ Northwest Zone Office. Ever since I first started visiting Ontario Parks, I’ve been interested in the people who help them operate.

  • Women of Ontario Parks 2020

    Happy International Women’s Day! At Ontario Parks, we simply couldn’t do without our female team members. They work as biologists, instructors, wardens, superintendents, planners, managers and more. Here’s the inside scoop on our staff:

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