Maintenance worker, Huntsville

Apply By: Monday, June 1, 2026 11:59 pm EDT

Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

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Algonquin Provincial Park (Achray)*, Algonquin Provincial Park (Brent)*, Algonquin Provincial Park (Kiosk)*, Algonquin Provincial Park (Whitney)*, Arrowhead Provincial Park (Huntsville), Awenda Provincial Park (Penetanguishene), Balsam Lake Provincial Park (Kirkfield)*, Bass Lake Provincial Park (Orillia), Blue Lake Provincial Park (Vermillion Bay)*, Bon Echo Provincial Park (Cloyne)*, Bonnechere Provincial Park (Killaloe), Bronte Creek Provincial Park (Oakville), Caliper Lake Provincial Park (Nestor Falls), Charleston Lake Provincial Park (Lansdowne), Chutes Provincial Park (Massey), Craigleith Provincial Park (Blue Mountain), Darlington Provincial Park (Bowmanville), Driftwood Provincial Park (Stonecliffe)*, Earl Rowe Provincial Park (Alliston), Emily Provincial Park (Omemee), Esker Lakes Provincial Park (Kirkland Lake)*, Fairbank Provincial Park (Worthington)*, Ferris Provincial Park (Campbellford), Finlayson Point Provincial Park (Temagami)*, Fish Point Provincial Nature Reserve (Pelee Island), Fitzroy Provincial Park (Fitzroy Harbour), French River Provicial Park - Visitor Centre (Alban), Frontenac Provincial Park (Sydenham), Fushimi Provincial Park (Hearst)*, Grundy Lake Provincial Park (Britt)*, Halfway Lake Provincial Park (Cartier)*, Inverhuron Provincial Park (Tiverton), Ivanhoe Lake Provincial Park (Foleyet)*, Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park (Kakabeka Falls), Kap-Kig-Iwan Provincial Park (Englehart), Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park (Bancroft), Kettle Lakes Provincial Park (Timmins)*, Killarney Provincial Park (Killarney)*, Killbear Provincial Park (Nobel)*, Lake on the Mountain Provincial Park (Prince Edward), Lake St. Peter Provincial Park (Lake St. Peter), Lake Superior Provincial Park (Wawa)*, Long Point Provincial Park (Port Rowan), MacGregor Point Provincial Park (Port Elgin), Mara Provincial Park (Orillia), Marten River Provincial Park (Marten River)*, Massasauga Provincial Park (Mactier)*, McRae Point Provincial Park (Orillia), Mikisew Provincial Park (South River)*, Missinaibi Lake Provincial Park (Chapleau)*, Murphys Point Provincial Park (Perth)*, Nagagamisis Provincial Park (Hornepayne)*, Neys Provincial Park (Marathon)*, North Beach Provincial Park (Consecon), Oastler Lake Provincial Park (Seguin)*, Ojibway Prairie Provincial Nature Reserve (Windsor), Ojibway Provincial Park (Sioux Lookout), Pakwash Provincial Park (Ear Falls), Pancake Bay Provincial Park (Batchawana Bay)*, Petroglyphs Provincial Park (Woodview)*, Pinery Provincial Park (Grand Bend), Point Farms Provincial Park (Goderich), Port Burwell Provincial Park (Port Burwell), Presqu'ile Provincial Park (Brighton), Quetico Provincial Park (Atikokan)*, Rainbow Falls Provincial Park (Schreiber)*, René Brunelle Provincial Park (Moonbeam), Restoule Provincial Park (Restoule)*, Rideau River Provincial Park (Kemptville), Rock Point Provincial Park (LowBanks), Rondeau Provincial Park (Morpeth), Rushing River Provincial Park (Kenora)*, Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park (Mattawa)*, Sandbanks Provincial Park (Picton), Sandbar Lake Provincial Park (Ignace), Sauble Falls Provincial Park (South Bruce Peninsula), Selkirk Provincial Park (Selkirk), Sharbot Lake Provincial Park (Sharbot Lake), Short Hills Provincial Park (Thorold), Sibbald Point Provincial Park (Sutton West), Silent Lake ProvincialPark (Bancroft)*, Silver Lake Provincial Park (Maberly), Sioux Narrows Provincial Park (Sioux Narrows), Six Mile Lake Provincial Park (Port Severn), Sleeping Giant Provincial Park (Pass Lake)*, Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park (Pointe Au Baril)*, Turkey Point Provincial Park (Turkey Point), Voyageur Provincial Park (Chute-A-Blondeau), Wakami Lake Provincial Park (Sultan)*, Wasaga Beach Provincial Park (Wasaga Beach), Wheatley Provincial Park (Wheatley), White Lake Provincial Park (White River)*, Windy Lake Provincial Park (Levack)*, Woodland Caribou Provincial Park (Red Lake)

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Job term:

1475 Temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer

Job code: $17.60 - $18.45 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

About the job Ontario Parks offers a wide range of student positions and opportunities! Below are the job types available. When completing the application form, be sure to indicate which job type(s) you are applying for.

Available at most parks

Gate Attendant

– Welcomes visitors, issues park permits, and responds to customer inquiries. Gate Attendants welcome everyone into a provincial park.

Maintenance Worker

– Provides services to ensure parks are maintained, cleaned, and ready for guests.

Park Store Clerk

– Assists in maintaining park stores and gift boutiques. This position involves managing rentals, providing customer service, handling money, and performing clerical work.

Administrative Assistant

– Assists with clerical work and park administration. This position plays a key role in assisting with finances and scheduling.

Discovery Ranger

– Assists in delivering park educational programs to inform visitors about the natural and cultural resources found within the park. Only available at parks with a Discovery Program.

Available at some parks

Interior Ranger

– Maintains backcountry hiking and portage trails, and remote campsites in parks that may only be able to be reached by boat, canoe, or on foot.

Trail Maintenance

– Ensures backcountry trails and campsites are accessible and safe for users by removing brush, upkeeping trail surfaces, and conducting inspections.

What you bring to the team Mandatory requirements

Student Status:

Must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR have graduated within the past six months.

Age:

Minimum 15 years of age. No maximum age limit.

Residency:

Must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.

Work Status:

Legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of summer employment.

Application:

Applications are only accepted online by clicking the "Apply Online" button. Application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills

Use verbal and written communication skills to convey information related to programs, prepare documents, and respond to public and/or internal inquiries by phone, email, and in person. Ability to deliver public presentations at the park level.

Use initiative and interpersonal skills to work collaboratively within a team environment.

Technical Skills and Knowledge

Apply basic safe operating practices when working with machinery and equipment.

Conduct maintenance of grounds, buildings, and equipment, and use machinery, equipment, and tools (e.g., lawn mowers, weed trimmers).

Apply basic mathematical skills to accurately perform cash handling duties.

Use Microsoft Office applications such as Word and Excel, as well as databases, email, and the internet to conduct research and prepare documents.

Apply experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as ESRI ArcGIS suite to conduct data and trend analysis, prepare simple maps, and track, compile, and evaluate information.

Analytical and Organizational Skills

Follow instructions and seek clarification, as required.

Pay close attention to detail and record information accurately.

Plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet competing deadlines.

Other Requirements

Certain positions require a valid Ontario G2 (or higher) Driver's Licence or equivalent.

Certain positions require, or be willing to acquire, a Pleasure Craft Operator Card as a condition of employment.

Certain positions require certification in Standard First Aid and CPR.

Certain positions include handling of money.

Work shifts and weekends with an irregular schedule up to 36.25 hours per week.

Work in an outdoor environment with some physical activity, including lifting and carrying weighted items in accordance with the Employment Standards Act and Workplace Health and Safety regulations.

Will require training on the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS).

Comfortable operating small machinery and equipment, and using lawn care tools.

Other student and recent graduate opportunities See what other summer opportunities are currently available!

Also, check out all the other student and new recent graduate opportunities offered within the Ontario Public Service.

Don't meet every qualification? The SEO program is designed for students and recent graduates who are looking to kick‑start their careers and gain practical work experience. If you’re excited about this position but don't meet all the listed qualifications, please still consider applying.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

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