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Park Ranger Photos: BC Parks, a PLT Canada Green Jobs employer. Park rangers are passionate about protecting the environment, wildlife, and park visitors. They patrol and enforce rules and regulations. Most park rangers work for federal, provincial, or territorial agencies. Similar positions to a park ranger
Did you know?PLT Canada has supported over 700 park positions across Canada since 2018. Is it right for me?Park rangers love the outdoors. They also work indoors when preparing reports or doing other administrative tasks. They need good interpersonal and communication skills to keep park visitors safe. Park rangers are leaders who can take charge in emergencies. Take our Green Jobs personality quiz Park ranger salarySalaries vary by province and territory as well as by years of experience. The average is $40,000 to $55,000. Related work experience
Park ranger education*While some positions require only a high school diploma, most park ranger positions require an undergraduate degree or technical diploma in a field like conservation enforcement, natural resource management, outdoor education, or forestry. College
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VolunteeringVolunteering is a great way to gain experience. Other trainingTo become a park ranger, you may also need to take special training, like first aid or public safety training. You may also need a driver’s licence and be physically fit.
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Urban ForesterUrban foresters care for city trees by managing the planting, pruning, and removal of any trees located on public land including streets, greenways, parks, and city property. Additionally, they are often the tree advocates for the city, and lobby for the importance of trees in the community. They do so by working with city staff members and various stakeholders to ensure that the correct resources are distributed to improve the health of the urban forest. Many cities today are trying…
Consultation CoordinatorConsultation coordinators advocate for Indigenous communities. They are a community’s main point of contact for outside groups. They review reports and help to negotiate agreements, such as when working with forestry companies to develop forest management plans and business opportunities. Consultation coordinators ensure Indigenous rights are respected. They also help to ensure that Traditional Indigenous Knowledge is properly collected and used. Consultation coordinators also organize opportunities for others to engage with the community.
Environmental EducatorEnvironmental educators love helping people understand nature and their relationship to it. They speak and write well and are good at getting their messages across. They provide facts, answer questions, and lead interactive activities, like games, field trips, hikes, and workshops. Environmental educators often make presentations outdoors. Forests and camps are their classrooms. They also spend time doing research to make sure their content is factual and relevant.
ForesterEvery day, foresters across Canada lace up their boots, put on their high-visibility vests; and venture out into the wild. They gather information, predict and identify problems, and come up with solutions to help manage forests sustainably. Some may even consider them caretakers of the forest. They balance ecological, social, and economic values. They also create detailed plans to harvest, regenerate, and monitor the health of forests. In this way, they ensure that important wildlife habitats and cultural areas are… |
