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Junior Forest Rangers

Junior Forest Rangers

A summer job for high school and post-secondary students to learn about the wide variety of career options in the fields of wildfire, forestry, ecology and more!
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Plan Your Career

Plan Ahead: 4 Steps to Finding Work in Your Field of Study

As a post-secondary student or recent graduate, you may be thinking about your job prospects. Try these 4 steps to help prepare you for the workforce.
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Recognize Your Accomplishments

To sell yourself to potential employers, you need to identify and describe your accomplishments and experience.
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Identify Your Work-Specific Skills

The better you can describe your skills and accomplishments, the stronger the impression you’ll make on potential employers.
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Find Work

Find work that fits your skills, accomplishments and preferences. Check out hundreds of job opportunities—from regional, municipal, industry and employer postings to employment agencies and student job banks.
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Resumés and References

A well written resumé and good references are both key to your work search. Find out how to craft a high impact resumé and who to ask to be your references.
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Cover Letters

When you write a cover letter, your goal is to get the employer’s attention by showing how your skills and accomplishments make you a good fit for the job.
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Networking

Whether you’re looking for information, advice, or a job, networking is a useful skill to have. 70% of jobs are filled by people who heard about them through networking.
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