This program is for students in a university, community college, or high school. Preference will be given to post-secondary students studying recreation, physical education, horticulture, or related fields of study. This program offers applicants the opportunity to work in summer employment for a period of three to five months. Jobs run from April to September. Successful applicants will work in positions related to recreation, special events, facilities management, and parks.
Duties vary with job.
A total of six positions may be available. All positions are tentative, pending receipt of federal and provincial funding . Wages depend upon the position. Positions are posted at the local student employment office. Bursaries are available to secondary students entering post-secondary study of recreation or physical education in 1999 and 2000.