Summer jobs, Student jobs, Entry level jobs

Positions: Summer Student/Youth/Entry-level Jobs
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Employer: Rouge National Urban Park – Parks Canada
Location: Candidates must live in the Greater Toronto Area, and be able to get to our Toronto office or in-park (Markham). No staff housing is available at this time.

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work protecting and presenting Canada’s natural wonders? Are you someone who loves to interact with people and the land?

The Rouge National Urban Park in the Toronto/Markham area is looking for energetic and enthusiastic students (full or part-time in any recognized program post high-school) or youth under 30 years old to support our summer 2026 operations. 

As long as you are between the ages of 18-30 and legally permitted to work in Canada, you are welcome to apply. The salary range for our jobs is currently $20.95 - $25.17 an hour. Please note: the number of student/youth hires for 2026 has not been finalised.

Our job opportunities include work in visitor experience, camping, ecological conservation, on-the-land learning, and more! We have a number of full-time (37.5 or 40 hours/week) positions from early May to August 2026. Please note: these jobs require 100% of time in office, in park or at partner events, and no staff housing is available.

Tell us about yourself!

Parks Canada is committed to the principles of diversity and employment equity under the Employment Equity Act, and strives to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse nature of Canadian society. In support of achieving a representative workforce, preference may be given to qualified candidates who self-identify as belonging to an employment equity group such as Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ youth, and racialized individuals. We encourage applicants to self-identify in their applications. Be sure to read our Values and Ethics Code before you apply https://tinyurl.com/34srhez8. As a Parks Canada team member, you will be required to demonstrate respect, dedication, and passion in every aspect of your work. Our core values are at the heart of what we do, how we do it, and most importantly how we connect and interact with others.

We are committed to making the application process as simple as possible for those interested. Apply in under 15 minutes at the link below. If you have any questions, write to us anytime at rouge-jobs-emplois@pc.gc.ca – we look forward to hearing from you!

Please be sure to self-identify if you wish and specify the Rouge National Urban Park as your first choice of work location so we can find you!

Apply in English: parks.canada.ca/summer-jobs

Apply in French: parcs.canada.ca/emplois-ete

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Learn more about the Rouge and Parks Canada here: 
Rouge National Urban Park

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