Ontario’s student summer program has thousands of jobs & you can apply now

Though we’re fresh into 2024, it looks like you can start applying for student summer jobs in Ontario. The provincial government is now accepting applications for thousands of full-time and new graduate work opportunities this summer.

Ontario’s Summer Employment Opportunities program provides full-time positions for students and new graduates at one of their ministries, provincial agencies, or community groups. Depending on the job you apply for, they could last for seven to 18 weeks starting in May until September.

Some students could easily make between $16.55 to $17.40 per hour if hired. There are thousands of summer jobs available in cities across the province so all you have to do is apply for the type of job that interests you and you’ll be connected with those available in your city.

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In order to qualify, you must be an Ontario resident and at least 15 years of age, enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution, or must have graduated within the past six months, and be legally entitled to work in Canada.

It’s important to note that each job ad may have a different application deadline so be aware of that before you apply. The portal to apply officially closes on June 1, 2024 11:59 PM EDT.

Here are the jobs available:

BILINGUAL OPPORTUNITIES (language of positions: English and French)

• Adult Probation and Parole Assistant
• Youth Probation Assistant
• Office Assistant
• Projects Assistant
• Project and Communications Assistant
• Translator
• Customer Service Clerk
• Policy and Programs Assistant
• Data Analyst Assistant
• Library and Information Management Assistant

Administrative and Support Services (English)

• Office Assistant
• Projects Assistant

Business, Finance, and Communications (English)

• Communications and Marketing Jobs (apply to: Marketing Coordinator, Project and Communications Assistant)
• Business and Finance Jobs (apply to: Business and Finance Assistant, Finance/Risk Assistant)
• Human Resources Assistant

Customer and Client Services (English)

• Customer Service Clerk
• Museum Attendant

Engineering, Maintenance, and Trades (English)

• Traffic and Transportation Jobs (apply to: Traffic Technician, Transportation Technician)
• Drinking Water Assistant
• Engineering Assistant
• Kitchen Helper
• Maintenance and Trades Jobs (apply to: Aircraft Maintenance Assistant, General Maintenance Assistant, General Maintenance Office Clerk, Ontario Place Parks Services/Landscape Technician)

Agriculture Jobs (English)

• Agriculture Development – Livestock Jobs
• Agriculture Development – Horticulture Jobs
• Agriculture Development – Field Crops Jobs
• Youth Programs Livestock Park Operations Assistant
• Other Agriculture Jobs (apply to: Agricultural Field Information Assistant, Agricultural Geomatics Assistant)

Environment and Wildlife (English)

• Fish and Wildlife Jobs (apply to: Assistant Fish Culture Technician, Assistant Fisheries Technician, Fish & Wildlife Assistant, Aquatic/Wildlife Biologist)
• Fire Assistant
• Assistant Forest Technician
• Assistant Resource Management Technician
• Environmental Assistant
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Assistant
• Land Use Planning Assistant
• Natural Heritage Stewardship Assistant
• Natural Heritage Information Technician

IT and Information Management (English)

• Information Technology Jobs (apply to: IT Systems Assistant, Technical IT Assistant, Web Development Assistant)
• Information Management Jobs (apply to: Information Management Assistant, Library and Information Management Assistant)
• Data Analyst Assistant

Parks and Recreation (English)

• Lifeguard
• Learn to Camp/Learn to Fish Program Leader
• Summer student jobs at Ontario Parks (applications open on January 22, 2024 – to learn more about available positions visit the Ontario Parks website)
• Ontario Place: Traffic Services Specialist
• Ontario Place: Parks Services/Landscape Technician

Policy and Programs (English)

• Policy and Analysis Jobs (apply to: Policy and Programs Assistant, Research Assistant)
• Municipal Advisor Assistant
• Emergency Management Assistant
• Enforcement Assistant

Science and Specialized Fields (English)

• Laboratory Assistant
• Geological Assistant
• Climate Change Research Assistant
• Clinical Review Pharmacy Assessor
• Chemical Analyst
• Architectural Conservation Assistant
• Assistant Archaeologist

Social and Community Services (English)

• Adult and Youth Probation Jobs (apply to: Adult Probation and Parole Assistant, Youth Probation Assistant)
• OPP Community and Indigenous Policing Jobs (apply to: OPP Community Policing Assistant, OPP Indigenous Policing Bureau Assistant)
• Assistant Victim Services Aide

Good luck and happy job hunting!