Parks Blog

Category: Careers in Parks

  • Working at Pancake Bay Provincial Park

    Today’s post comes from Kathleen Boston, a Discovery Leader at Pancake Bay Provincial Park.  Three years ago, I applied to spend my summer working at Pancake Bay Provincial Park. It was one of the best decisions I ever made! Thankfully I was chosen to work as a gate attendant for my first year. In my second year…

  • International Youth Day 2019

    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:

  • Behind the scenes: from curious camper to Discovery staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a “backstage” glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Jordan Welch and Kelly Taylor, Discovery Program staff at Lake Superior Provincial Park We have all been asked the question “what do you want to be when you grow…

  • The life of a resource steward

    Today’s post comes from Rebecca Rogge, a travelling resource steward for the Northeast Zone. I first started working for the Northeast Zone Resource Steward Program back in 2011. It seems like a lifetime ago. At the time, it was a relatively new job in Ontario Parks. The program had only been around for a few…

  • Behind the Scenes: working with the Discovery Program at Samuel de Champlain

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a “backstage” glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Heather Stern, a Discovery Leader at Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park. So you think you want to work with the Ontario Parks Discovery Program… Every spring, while interviewing potential…

  • 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…

  • Behind the scenes: life as a Discovery Leader at Emily Provincial Park

    In our “Behind the Scenes” series, Discovery Program staff across the province share a “backstage” glimpse of their favourite programs and projects. Today’s post comes from Alexander Renaud, the Discovery Program Lead at Emily Provincial Park. Seven years ago I applied to every job under the sun (as all university students do) and I finally…

  • Trailblazers of Ontario Parks interpretation

    Last year marked Ontario Parks’ 125th anniversary: 125 years of campfires, hikes, nights under the stars, days at the beach, and unforgettable family memories of the countless visitors who use our beautiful park system. This year marks two other important anniversaries – Rondeau Provincial Park’s 125th anniversary and 75 years of interpretation in Ontario Parks!

  • My Ontario Parks career map

    Today’s post comes from Morgan Racz, an experienced summer student and winner of one of our 2018 student bursaries. This is my story of my dream career. Currently, I am a few steps down the road. I work for Ontario Parks at Port Burwell Provincial Park, as a provincial park ranger and the head maintenance…

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