Head Camp Counsellor, Seasonal

Lake St George, 950 Bethesda Side Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM | Expires Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 4:59 AM

Current Rate of Pay: Min = $27.02/hr, Max = $31.32/hr

Employment type: Temporary Contract

Duration of employment: 12 Weeks

Hours of work: Up to 40 hours per week

Work location: Lake St. George Field Centre

Division: Education and Training

Business unit: Education and Training

Travel: 0%

Flexible Work Arrangements: No

Existing Vacancy: Yes

Seasonal Hire TRCA – 2026

Seasonal job opportunities are plentiful at TRCA. If you are looking for seasonal job openings, we can provide great opportunities and seasonal perks. To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon.

Please submit your resume and cover letter in one file (PDF or Word) and upload using only the ‘Resume’ feature within the application prior to 11:59 pm on January 23, 2026.

By working at TRCA you will:

- Work outdoors during the spring and summer in beautiful natural areas
- Gain valuable experience working at a conservation authority
- Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions)

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:

- Develop and lead camp activities.
- 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)

- Minimum pursuing a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related field
- Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening. Employees/candidates under the age of eighteen (18) years are not eligible to have a VSS, therefore will not be required
- Must hold a current and valid NLS (National Lifeguard Service) lifeguard certification; certification must be kept valid throughout employment or Bronze Cross

Experience

- 2+ years of previous camp experience or working with children in a group setting
- Experience developing age appropriate, engaging, and interactive programs and activities
- Experience in overnight camp setting
- Canoeing experience (dependent on location).

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

- 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
- Staff required to live onsite for the duration of camp
- Must be available to stay on-site (including overnight) for the duration of the contract (dependent on location)

Note: 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.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

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, 5 Shoreham Drive, Toronto, ON, M3N 1S4, (437) 880 2308.

Lake St George, 950 Bethesda Side Road, Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada

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