This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and locations across Ontario noted in the city list above. You will be required to identify the cities you are interested in applying to. Because some cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario please confirm the location using
Google Maps when applying. Note: relocation expenses are not covered by ministries.
Describe your skills, knowledge and relevant paid work or volunteer experience in the related questions on this application form. Resumes and cover letters cannot be attached.
To assist you with the application process please visit the Summer Employment Opportunities website and view the following resources:
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Eligibility Requirements -
Apply Online - Student Application Guide - item 1 in Key Resources
What can I expect to do in this role?
Work Description:
You may be required to work on some or all of the following tasks:
• Provide customer service assistance by responding to public and/or internal inquiries
• Assist with a variety of administrative duties
• Plan, organize, coordinate and manage daily assigned work
• Work may require experience specified/listed in the questions below or other similar tasks as assigned
These positions will support different teams on a range of program-related activities including:
Youth Programs
• Participate in the planning, delivery and evaluation of child and youth summer programs
• Collect and record feedback from program participants
Livestock Park Operations
• Assist with general duties and responsibilities of maintaining the Park's operations
• Assist with programs and activities that relate to the Park's programs
• Assist with the well-being of all livestock
• Participate in the development and maintenance of demonstration crops and horticulture program
• Assist with / participate in educational programming
• Assist with daily upkeep of the Park's site/grounds and buildings
How do I qualify?
Mandatory
All positions require students to be 15 years of age on the first day of employment with no age limit.
Some positions require students to be 15-24 years of age (or 15-29 years of age if you are a person with a disability) on the first day of employment due to program funding.
Some positions on this job ad will require the successful candidate to undergo a general-level screening check, which includes a criminal record check, at their own expense.
Qualification Requirements:
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g. reports, document findings, record data)
• You apply your verbal communications skills to communicate and share your knowledge with staff and program participants and support the delivery of education and outreach initiatives
• You apply your verbal, written, listening communication skills and customer service skills to respond to phone, email, and in-person inquiries and provide information to internal clients and/or public
• You apply your interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
Technical Skills and Knowledge
• You apply your knowledge and experience in creative arts and youth development to assist with the planning and delivery of educational summer programs.
• You apply your knowledge and experience in agriculture, crops and/or livestock to increase awareness of Ontario's agriculture and food system – past and present or to assist with livestock feeding routines and handling.
• You apply basic safe operating practices to work with machinery and equipment
• You maintain clean housing for livestock
• You maintain park grounds and lawn care by mowing, trimming, etc
• You apply your experience using Microsoft Office product suite, such as word processing (Word), spreadsheets (Excel), databases (Access); email and Internet to conduct research and prepare a variety of documents
Analytical and Organizational Skills
• You apply your planning and organizational skills to collect, organize, review and verify information/data through review of files, reports, and other means
• You have the ability to understand archival practices
• You work independently or as part of a team; you plan, organize and prioritize your time to meet competing deadlines
Other Requirements
• You are willing to participate in a two-day orientation and training session including standard St. John First Aid and basic CPR