Camp Counsellor
4 days ago
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.
At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.
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Camp Counsellor
Job Summary
Camp Counsellors are responsible for creating an inclusive and supportive environment where campers can discover, use, and develop their skill sets. This is done through establishing positive relationships with campers based on respect, trust, and empathy. They provide continuous care of our campers and treat all aspects of camp (both in-camp and in the wilderness setting, if applicable) as facilitated moments.
Work Location
This role will be based onsite at Tim Horton Onondaga Farms in St. George, ON.
Contract Length
June 24, 2026 – August 28, 2026
What would you be doing?
Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust and empathyExhibit a constant duty of care for our campers, and appropriately assess and respond to risksBe challenged physically and mentally as you live in an overnight camp for 8-day sessions, with 3 days of break in betweenSupport the successful execution and delivery of intentional camp programs, connecting them to the program outcomesEncourage camper development at their own pace recognizing their achievementsRespond appropriately when addressing challenging camper behaviours as they ariseModel healthy choices and emotional maturitySupervise and participate in all assigned aspects of the campers' day including morning activities, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, rest hour, evening activities, getting ready for bed, and after hours duties as assigned.Ensure camper wellness. This includes the physical, mental, and emotional health and safety of all participants.Use respectful, positive behaviour management techniquesContribute positively to the camp team and cultureDoes this sound like you?
At least 18 years oldExperienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17Pursuing post-secondary education (might be at some locations)Certified in Emergency First Aid + CPR (adult, child, infant) with AED, or willing to obtainAble to provide an acceptable criminal background checkAbility to live on-site for an extended period of time and work flexible hoursBenefits of working with us
Accommodation and meals are included for the duration of the contractBonus when you refer employeesContract completion bonusBonus for staff working on our French-speaking siteHave a positive impact on the lives of young peopleOpportunity to build lasting friendships with other staffTo learn more about the impact of the experience you will take part in, watch this short video
Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.
If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
Land Acknowledgement
Onondaga Farms operates on land set aside for the Haldimand Tract, which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River; land promised to the Haudenosaunee (Hoe-dee-noshow-nee) people of The Six Nations, The Attawandaron (At-ah-won-der-on), and Anishnaabe (An-ish-in-aabe). We recognize this is the traditional territory of the Mohawk, Cayuga (Kye-yoo-ga), Seneca (Seh-neh-kah), Oneida (Oh-nigh-da), Tuscarora (Tusk-ahroar-ah), Wyandot (Wy-an-dot), Mississauga, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Onondaga peoples.
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