Community Outreach

**Winnipeg Humane Society - Job Posting #2025-7-1**

**Date**:January 16, 2025

**Position Title**: Camp Counsellor - Full Time **TERM**
**Department**: Community Outreach

**Reports to**: Director, Community Outreach

**Classification**: Union

**Positions available**: 6

**Rate**: $16.48 - $21.25/hour
**Hours**: 40 hours/week; Monday to Friday 7:30am-3:30pm, 8:30am - 4:30pm

or 9:30am-5:30pm (shifts may vary)

**Days/Time of shifts could vary/change**

**Term dates**: March 22nd & March 23; March 31st to April 4th, 2025

**Closing Date for Applicants**: Open until filled

**Position Summary**:
The Camp Counsellor is responsible for providing an engaging, interactive, and educational

experience with animals for children. The Camp Counsellor leads group activities, maintains

safety of campers and visiting pets and participates fully in preparation of day camp activities.

**_Who we are: _**
- One of the oldest registered Non-Profit charities in Manitoba funded primarily by donations and

events.
- An innovative community service organization committed to protecting animals from suffering,

and to promoting their welfare and dignity.
- A team of generous partners, donors, hardworking volunteers and committed staff united in the

belief that every animal deserves dignity and love.
- One of the largest and more recognized animal shelter and welfare organizations in Canada.
- Always growing, changing, and adapting to meet the expectations of the community and the

needs of Winnipeg’s animal population.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Integrate “teachable moments” into the camp program format
- Prepare for each camp day
- Lead small group activities
- Organize and facilitate games, crafts and daily activities
- Notify the Camp Supervisor promptly of any concerns/questions
- Aid in the setup and cleanup of activities
- Bring energy and enthusiasm to every day to ensure participants have an unforgettable

experience
- Maintain positive morale that will be adopted by all our staff, volunteers, parents/guardians

and the children attending the camp
- Other duties as reasonably assigned

**Standards of Performance**:

- Keeping the mission of The Winnipeg Humane Society in the forefront when performing job

duties, as well as when representing The Winnipeg Humane Society both inside and outside
the shelter environment.
- Exemplary level of care is provided to each animal consistent with Humane Society policies

and procedures.
- Effective communication with fellow staff on an ongoing basis; a respectful workplace is

maintained at all times.
- Successful and thorough completion of assigned job duties within reasonable time limits.
- Reliability and diligence in position.

**Authority**:
Authority to perform all assigned duties and responsibilities within established policies and

procedures.

**Accountability**:
Directly accountable to the**Director, Community Outreach & Camp Supervisor for the

performance of all assigned duties and responsibilities. Must be able to take direction and work

closely with the Camp Supervisor.

**Exemplifies Winnipeg Humane Society’s Core Values**:

- We let empathy guide our commitment to animal welfare and approach to all individual

beings, people, and animals alike.
- We value and accept each other.
- We are committed as an organization to lead with integrity and accountability.
- We are guided by innovation and remain open to change.
- We foster an inclusive, purposeful, and safe communication space.

**Participates in creating a thriving Culture of Philanthropy at Winnipeg Humane Society by**:

- Being knowledgeable and supportive of WHS programs
- Sharing their passion for service to animals, people, and our community with our guests
- Serving as an inspiration to all guests by providing an exemplary level of animal care and

guest service
- Being able to communicate a compelling case for support that demonstrates the impact of

philanthropy on Winnipeg Humane Society

**Interpersonal Relationships**:
Has frequent contact with WHS staff, volunteers, suppliers, vendors, and public.

**Abilities, Skills & Knowledge**:

- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, as well as presentation skills
- Ability to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all

times
- Ability to build positive and productive working relationships
- Strong teamworking qualities, with the ability to work with staff from other departments and

taking initiative to contribute new ideas
- Able to work independently or as a team
- Able to work under mínimal supervision
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and priorities
- Creative problem solving and resolution skills

**Education, Training & Knowledge**:
The following are mandatory qualifications for this role:

- Demonstrated professionalism and responsibility
- Ability to work weekends, evenings, and some holidays as required

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