Student – Ontario Place Traffic Services Specialist

Apply By: Saturday, February 28, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Positions: 30 temporary positions of varying contract length over the summer

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Salary: $18.45 - $18.45 per hour
* * Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Are you a student or recent graduate looking for an opportunity to build your career over the summer? Are you passionate about making a difference? The Summer Employment Opportunities program provides opportunities to obtain valuable work experience, gain transferable skills, and build professional networks.

• LEARN: Jump start your career, whether you want to learn business skills, use your French language skills, help out in a lab, or work outdoors. Put the knowledge you've acquired at school into action.
• GROW: Enhance your skills and expand your network by working on projects, leading initiatives and sharing your ideas. Transfer the skills you learn to your future school and work experiences.
• CONTRIBUTE: In addition to advancing your professional and personal skills, you will also give back to your community. Spend your summer working to support the interests of Ontarians!

This job posting represents multiple positions within different ministries and at various locations across Ontario. Certain cities may be located in distant or remote areas in Ontario and may not be accessible by public transit. Carefully review locations through Google Maps and select ONLY those locations that you are able to travel to and work in. You can select up to 10 locations.

• Relocation expenses and/or accommodations are not covered by ministries.
• The number of positions to be filled is approximate and subject to change.
• Please use your legal name when applying to the job ad.
• Summer placements are typically full‑time (36.25 hrs/week or 40 hrs/week). Some part‑time placements MAY be available based on mutual agreement between the hiring manager and student, if operationally feasible. Please inquire at the interview stage.

Student Traffic Services Specialists work as part of the larger security team to ensure compliance with safety regulations and procedures of the park, guests, and staff. As a student Traffic Services Specialist, you may have the opportunity to work on some or all of the following activities:

• Interact with guests to provide directions to various areas of the park, surrounding venues, and transportation.
• Clarify information to site patrons and guests.
• Manage traffic.
• Conduct crowd control practices.
• Attend to minor first aid calls.
• Maintain the safety of the public and assist in diffusing escalated situations in a professional manner.
• Recognize escalating complex situations and notify Security and Loss Prevention Supervisor.

Note: You must be at least 18 years old.

You must meet all eligibility criteria by the first day of employment (contracts begin between May and July):

• Student Status: You must be enrolled in a secondary or post‑secondary institution (currently or for the fall semester) OR you must have graduated within the past six months.
• Age: You must be a minimum of 15 years of age. There is no maximum age limit.
• Residency: You must be a resident of Ontario during the term of employment.
• Work Status: You must be legally entitled to work in Canada and have a valid Canadian Social Insurance Number (SIN) for the full duration of your summer employment.
• Application: Applications are only accepted online by clicking the “Apply Online” button. Your application should describe how you meet the knowledge and skill requirements outlined on this ad.

• You apply your written communication skills to prepare a variety of documents (e.g., incident reports).
• You apply your customer service and interpersonal skills to interact with and assist guests by providing information.

• You apply your general knowledge of law‑enforcement regulations and procedures, and are able to understand and apply generally accepted safety and security techniques.

• You possess a valid Ontario Security Licence.
• You possess a valid Smart Serve Ontario Certificate.
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