With the warmer months ahead, there are plenty of jobs in Ontario where students can work this summer.
From jobs on the beach to water parks in Toronto, there is no shortage of ways to earn some extra money for people studying right now.
However, it’s worth noting that some employers are willing to pay students more than Ontario’s minimum wage, which is currently set at $15 per hour. There are even some jobs that will give you above the living wage.
It sounds too good to be true? Well, here are four jobs where you can make money if they pay you more than the minimum.
TTC Summer Student Program
Salary: $17.29 – $22.90 per hour
Hours: 35 – 40 hours per week
Duration: May 2 to August 27, 2022
Location: Various locations in Toronto
Why You Should Apply: The TTC is hiring students currently in high school or post-secondary school for a variety of summer positions throughout the city, such as carhouse helpers, service people, revenue collectors, carhouse operators, and subway janitors.
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General Work Summer Students
Salary: $19 per hour
Location: Quaker Plant at 19 Albert St., Trenton, ON
Why you should apply: If you have a team-based approach to your decision-making, this may be the summer job for you. PepsiCo wants current and incoming post-secondary students who can do a job that requires a combination of crawling, squatting, climbing, twisting and various other physical movements.
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Seasonal position of parks
Salary: $16.33 – $19.48 per hour
Hours: Up to 40 hours
Duration: From May 2 to August 26, 2022
Location: Various
Why you should apply: There are 85 people the City of Mississauga is seeking to fill this position. If you are a fan of the outdoors and tired of remote work, you will have the opportunity to work in the greenery of the park owned by the city.
Some of the tasks the workers will perform include maintaining park amenities, operating equipment, and helping to set up and break down community events.
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park rangers
Salary: $15 – $15.85 per hour
Duration: Between May and September ranging between 7 and 18 weeks
Location: Various
Why you should apply: Take a job that gives you a front row seat to nature at the various positions that are currently open in Ontario provincial parks this summer.
Some roles students could catch include park planners, trail maintainers, administrative assistants, gate attendants, discovery rangers, and GIS data technicians.
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