Summer Employment

Interested in finding a summer job with Ontario Parks at Pinery Provincial Park? Each season Ontario Parks hires students to help with park operations. Many students are hired under the Summer Experience Program.

There are many interesting and challenging jobs available for young people. The majority of staff come from the local Grand Bend area, however should you come from further afield, please note that staff housing is not available within the park. Rental accommodations are available in the nearby communities of Grand Bend and Port Franks. Most of the summer staff range in ages from 17 to late 20s.

All seasonal employees must complete an application form.  Seasonal employment applications forms are available at all provincial parks and MNR Offices.   Complete the form and send it with an updated resume and cover letter addressed to the Park Superintendent. Please note in your cover letter which area of the park you wish to seek employment in.

Park Superintendent
Pinery Provincial Park
RR #2
Grand Bend, ON
NOM 1T0

Maintenance: If you enjoy working outside and prefer to work independently, consider a job with the park maintenance department. As a maintenance worker, you'd be required to perform much of the upkeep around the park. If you wish to apply for a maintenance worker position, you should have the ability to:

• Communicate with others;
• Work with others as a team;
• Hold a valid drivers' license;
• Be reliable;
• Complete strenuous physical activity;
• Be able to follow policies and procedures;
• Have a willingness to learn about hospitality and the tourism industry;
• Be able to learn information about the park in order to answer questions from the public.

Natural Heritage Education (NHE): As a Naturalist, you would be interacting with the public on a regular basis, whether that be dealing with children, adults, school groups or special interest groups. You would be helping people understand the influences on Pinery's environment, so that they can appreciate and better protect their surroundings. Interpretation helps people appreciate Pinery's unique, natural environment and increases their enjoyment while in the park. Some of the special skills you must possess are:

• Outstanding communication skills;
• Natural history experience (biological skills, identification abilities etc.);
• Working well with others as a team;
• Hold a valid drivers' license;
• Be reliable;
• Be able to follow policies and procedures;
• Have a willingness to learn about the hospitality and tourism industry;
• Be able to learn information about the park in order to answer questions from and interpret to the public;