Summer Camp Counsellor

6 days ago

Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada 667e074f-9309-4d74-90b6-05e375e80c6a Full time $30,816 - $37,809 per year

Science Camp Counsellor

Thunder Bay

$18.45/hr

Are you looking for a fun and interesting job this summer? Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable skills while working for a world-renowned science centre? If so, join the Science North team, Northern Ontario's science centre and most popular tourist attraction. Science North Summer Camps put smiles on kids' faces, excite them about science, build friendships and create lasting memories. Be a part of a team that makes all that happen

FUN ENGAGING RESPECTFUL ACCOUNTABLE PASSIONATE

The Science Camp Counsellor will deliver quality, hands-on, fun, and entertaining science camp experiences to children (aged 4-14) across Northeastern Ontario from mid-June to late August (possibility of earlier start in Sudbury). The counsellor will work within a team of staff, while individually leading their own group, to provide supervision, leadership, and ensure the physical and emotional safety of all camp participants. Science Camp Counsellors lead a group of campers, organizing the camp activities from setup to cleanup and everything in between. That "in between" will see you actively engaging with campers, entertaining and educating them, taking responsibility for safety and security and ensuring an incredible overall camp experience that builds core memories.

Positions are based in a variety of cities including Thunder Bay and Kenora.

Interested candidates must have a passion for learning, experience working with children, and outstanding communication abilities. Candidates should understand and commit to promoting equal opportunity and support for all campers regardless of ability.

Why work for Science North Science Camps?

  • We will provide you with an opportunity to develop your communication and presentation skills
  • Great opportunities to grow skills in teamwork, interpersonal skills and accountability
  • Future leadership opportunities within our program
  • We are proud of and continue to support a welcoming and diverse workplace
  • We value our people and maintain a friendly and supportive work environment

Some positions may require fluency in both English and French. Travel may be required, subject to interest, for some staff (accommodations, weekly travel bonus and a meal per diem covered by Science North). Successful candidates must be prepared to submit a current (less than 3 months old at date of submission) Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. Candidates should be willing to work full-time over the period of mid-June to end of August, noting that hours availability would be dependent on final enrollment interest.

Don't meet every single requirement or not from one of the locations above? At Science North, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

An early application is your best opportunity for consideration. Interested candidates are asked to apply online at .Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North's selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Science North is grateful to work with First Nations across Northern Ontario and we give thanks to the Indigenous Peoples who have cared for this land since time immemorial. We pay respect to their traditions, ways of knowing, and acknowledge their many contributions to innovations in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, past and present. We also recognize the Métis Nation of Ontario for their historic and ongoing contributions. Science North commits to deepening engagement, relationships and partnerships in order to advance truth and reconciliation, honour and reflect Indigenous ways of knowing, grow economic opportunities, and collaborate with Indigenous peoples as partners in order to inspire all people to be engaged with science in the world around them.

Science North is a registered charity. Science North is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

  • Summer Camp Counsellor

    6 days ago

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Science North Full time $23,760 - $31,400 per year

    Science Camp Counsellor Thunder Bay $18.45/hrAre you looking for a fun and interesting job this summer? Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable skills while working for a world-renowned science centre? If so, join the Science North team, Northern Ontario's science centre and most popular tourist attraction. Science North Summer Camps...

  • Science Camp Supervisor Thunder Bay

    8 hours ago

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Science North Full time $21 - $22

    Science Camp Supervisor Thunder Bay$ $21.50/hrAre you looking for a fun and interesting job this summer?  Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable skills while working for a world-renowned science centre?  If so, join the Science North team, Northern Ontario's science centre and most popular tourist attraction. Science North Summer...

  • Science Camp Supervisor Thunder Bay

    11 hours ago

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada Science North Full time $37,600 - $44,800 per year

    $ $21.50/hrAre you looking for a fun and interesting job this summer? Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable skills while working for a world-renowned science centre? If so, join the Science North team, Northern Ontario's science centre and most popular tourist attraction. Science North Summer Camps put smiles on kids' faces, excite...

  • Team Lead

    1 week ago

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Full time $45,000 - $48,000 per year

    The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we've championed values of empathy, health, trustworthy,...

  • Team Lead

    1 week ago

    Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Full time $45,000 - $48,000

    The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario has been serving our local communities for over 180 years and we are committed to supporting our local families, children, adults, youth and seniors in our various programs and services today.   At the YMCA, our values and purpose drive everything that we do. As a charity, we've championed values of empathy, health,...

  • Summer Camp Counsellor

    6 days ago

    Thunder Bay, Canada Science North Full time

    Science Camp Counsellor Thunder Bay $18.45/hr Are you looking for a fun and interesting job this summer? Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable skills while working for a world-renowned science centre? If so, join the Science North team, Northern Ontario’s science centre and most popular tourist attraction. Science North Summer Camps...

  • Summer Camp Combo Role

    1 week ago

    Georgian Bay, Canada Camp Hurontario Full time

    Camp Hurontario, a long established children's summer camp spectacularly located in the islands of Georgian Bay, has openings for high school students to live and work on our island for the summer of 2025. The four main roles of the job are as follows: - Intro Camp Counsellor (guiding and caring for our youngest campers aged 5-8) - Assistant Instructor...

  • Summer Camp Counsellor

    1 week ago

    Thunder Bay, Canada Science North Full time

    Science Camp Counsellor Dryden/Fort Frances/Thunder Bay $17.20/hr Are you looking for a fun and interesting job this summer? Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable skills while working for a world-renowned science centre? If so, join the Science North team, Northern Ontario’s science centre and most popular tourist attraction. Science...

  • Summer Camp Maintenance Crew

    1 week ago

    Georgian Bay, Canada Camp Hurontario Full time

    Camp Hurontario, a long established children’s camp located on the beautiful islands of Georgian Bay, is looking to hire construction/maintenance staff for the summer of 2025. Our summer camp is looking to hire members for a maintenance crew for the summer. This crew will be responsible for repairing cabins, canoes, docks, and other site maintenance tasks...

  • Summer Camp Maintenance Crew

    1 week ago

    Georgian Bay, ON, Canada Camp Hurontario Full time $2,000 - $3,000 per year

    Camp Hurontario, a long-established children's camp located on the beautiful islands of Georgian Bay, is looking to hire a maintenance staff for the duration of June to August, 2026.The maintenance staff are responsible for general repairs to facilities and infrastructure, such as cabins, stairs, docks, as well as canoes (no prior experience is necessary for...

  • Day Camp Counsellor

    5 days ago

    North Bay, Canada YMCA of Northeastern Ontario Full time

    The YMCA of Northeastern Ontario is a dynamic charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of communities by offering opportunities for personal growth, community involvement and leadership. We have been offering programs and services to the North Bay community since 1958 and to the Greater Sudbury community since 1936! To learn more about our programs...

  • Summer Camp Supervisor

    1 week ago

    Thunder Bay, Canada Science North Full time

    Science Camp Supervisor Dryden/Fort Frances/Thunder Bay $19.00 - $20.50/hr Are you looking for a fun and interesting job this summer? Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable skills while working for a world-renowned science centre? If so, join the Science North team, Northern Ontario’s science centre and most popular tourist...

  • Summer Program Primary Skills Camp St Martin

    3 days ago

    Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board Full time

    **THE FOLLOWING SUMMER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY IS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS** **Primary Skills Camp Students Grade 1 to 3** **St Martin School 9 am to noon

  • Ece Summer Program Social Skills Learning Camp St Martin

    3 days ago

    Thunder Bay, Canada Thunder Bay Catholic District School Board Full time

    **SUMMER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATORS** **Social Skills Learning Camp Year 2 K and Grade 1** **St Martin 9 am to noon

  • Chief Summer Camp Leader

    2 weeks ago

    Cowichan Bay, Canada Cowichan Wooden Boat Society Full time

    Chief Junior Captains’ Camp Leader makes key decisions for the camp's operation regarding activities, resources and conflict resolution, including resolving any concerns raised by parents or campers. They will communicate with parents, the Executive Director and Programming Coordinator, plan the camp’s daily activities and schedule, manage and delegate...