Camp Counsellor, Seasonal

7 days ago

North York, Canada Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) Full time

**Position Details**:
**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $21.92/hr, Max = $25.43/hr
**Employment type**: Temporary Contract
**Duration of employment**: 12 weeks
**Hours of work**: 40 hrs/week
**Work location**: The Village at Black Creek
**Division**: Education and Training
**Business unit**: Various
**Travel**: 0%
**Hybrid Work**: No
**Existing Vacancy**: Yes
Seasonal Hire TRCA - 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 a free Conservation Ontario annual pass.
- Get access to TRCA’s Reciprocal Program (discounts across various Ontario attractions).

**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**:
The Camp Counsellor is responsible for the supervision of campers and the delivery of interactive programs and activities of camps for various age groups within TRCA’s portfolio of facilities and sites.
**Major Responsibilities**:

- Develops and leads camp activities.
- 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 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

**What will you need to succeed**:
Education (degree/diploma/certifications)
- High school diploma
- Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certification required

Experience
- 1+ year of experience working with or volunteering with children in a group setting.
- Experience delivering programs and interactive activities

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
- Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of a team
- Knowledge of natural history, 19th century history, or environmentally related disciplines is an asset)

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

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