How it works

The MNR Internship program is a 12-month internship program that offers recent postsecondary graduates with meaningful employment and training opportunities in a variety of fields across the ministry.

Our interns:

  • are paid a competitive salary
  • are offered a 12-month contract
  • work on projects that support natural resource management
  • receive mentoring, coaching and learning opportunities
  • develop valuable professional contacts

Types of jobs

The ministry offers a wide range of internship positions, including:

  • biologists
  • communications
  • economists
  • financial management
  • foresters
  • geomatics technicians
  • human resources
  • Indigenous relations
  • policy specialists
  • program and service delivery
  • resource technicians
  • survey and mapping technicians

Who is eligible

You are eligible if you:

  • are a recent graduate from an approved or legally authorized college or university with a degree, postgraduate certificate or diploma in the last 4 years
  • are eligible to work in Canada
  • have not already participated in the MNR Internship Program
  • are not a permanent Ontario Public Service (OPS) employee

Recognized post-secondary institution

If you are uncertain about what a recognized post-secondary institution is:

If you got your academic credentials outside Canada, CICIC will provide you with information on credential assessment services.

How to apply

Step 1: Visit the OPS Careers page. For “Job Category”, select “Internships”, then select "Search".

Step 2: Submit a résumé and cover letter online by the deadline given. Clearly indicate how your skills and knowledge match the job you are applying for.

Internship positions are posted on OPS Careers in February. You can apply for multiple positions.

Contact us

If you have questions, contact us at MNRYouthPrograms@ontario.ca