Discover a Future with St. Lawrence Parks Commission

Apply today and let us help you find new horizons where you can be inspired, engaged, and empowered in your career.

As an agency of the Government of Ontario operating a diverse range of sites from Kingston to the Quebec border, we are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for visitors, and we are seeking individuals who share our commitment to providing exceptional recreation and tourism services.

With a range of exciting and fulfilling careers available, including retail, grounds maintenance, park rangers, historic interpreters, and many others, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow both personally and professionally.

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Our Committment

As an Agency of the Government of Ontario, the St. Lawrence Parks Commission is an inclusive opportunity employer that continues to take action to create a diverse, welcoming, racially equitable, and accessible space for its employees, community members, and guests, where all backgrounds and experiences are embraced. We aim to build and grow an organizational culture that actively commits to anti-racism actions for its staff and community.

To learn more about our commitment to building an equitable environment of belonging, visit the SLPC’s Anti-Racism Action Plan.

For more information regarding the Ontario Public Service Anti-Racism Policy and Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint.

Eligibility Criteria for Student Employment


You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

  • Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months (for example, if you graduated in December, you can apply for and start a summer student position up until June of the following year).
  • Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age
  • Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
  • Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada. You are also required to have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN) upon being hired.

Tips to Know Before Applying


The Parks of the St. Lawrence is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available under the Ontario Human Rights Code. For more information on how to request accommodation or assistance, please contact us.

Contact Us

Typically, the process takes five minutes or less. There are four pages to the application. We do ask that you combine your cover letter and resume into one document so it can be easily uploaded.

Our online application process requires an active e-mail address. If you do not have an e-mail address, you can create one for free at YAHOO!, Outlook or Google.

If you have worked for the St. Lawrence Parks Commission previously, but have never submitted an application through this site, you must apply as a New Applicant.

Yes. To confirm the language requirements of a job, check the “language of position” information located near the top of each job ad. For all positions, candidates will be assessed in English. For English/French designated bilingual positions, candidates will also be assessed through French language proficiency testing.

Resources


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