Head Camp Counsellor

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $26.36/hr, Max = $30.56/hr
**Employment type**: Temporary Contract
**Duration of employment**: 5 weeks
**Hours of work**: 40 hrs/week
**Work location**: Albion Hills Field Centre
**Division**: Education & Training
**Business unit**: Education & Training
**Travel**: None
**Remote Work**: None

**About TRCA**:
With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**:
The Head Camp Counsellor is responsible for coordinating the daily operations and interactive program development and delivery of activities of camps for various age groups within TRCA’s portfolio of facilities and sites.

**Major Responsibilities**:

- Develops and leads interactive and engaging camp programs for summer camp groups of all ages and abilities.
- Provides supervision of campers to ensure compliance with camp rules and prevent accidents.
- Coordinates the daily preparation, schedule and clean-up of camp programs, ensuring proper use of camp facilities and equipment.
- Reports and records any incidents, such as accidents or rule violations, to senior camp staff.
- Provides support to junior staff related to position activities.
- Responds to minor to moderate level parent concerns, while escalating severe concerns to Supervisor.
- Provides guidance and training to team members on a regular basis, working with the supervisor to align workload and tasks.

**What will you need to succeed**:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)
- Minimum pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field.
- Valid Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C Certification.

Experience
- 2+ years of previous camp experience, working with children in a group setting or working with Indigenous Communities.
- Experience developing age appropriate, engaging, and interactive programs and activities.

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies
- Strong communication skills to provide clear and concise communication in both non-emergency and emergency situations.
- Demonstrated ability to proactively identify problems in a timely manner, seeking the appropriate level of support to solve issues.
- Excellent organization and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of a team.
- Must be flexible to work all required shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Support overnight supervision of campers.
- Must be available to stay on-site (including overnight) for the duration of the contract.

**What TRCA has to offer you**:
As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

**You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that**:

- Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
- Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
- Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
- Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP).
- Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
- Provides unique TRCA Perks.
- Provides flexible work arrangements.
- Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Manager of Records and Information, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (437) 880 2308.