March Break Camp Employment

1 week ago

Oshawa, Ontario, Canada City of Oshawa, ON Full time $18,420 - $24,969 per year

Job Description

Are you passionate about working with children and creating memorable experiences?

Join us as a Camp Counsellor for 2026 March Break Camp Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for the supervision of campers through planning & implementing camp activities, engaging and interacting with participants and parents/guardians all while providing direction in a fun and enjoyable environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in the lives of children.

March Break camps run March 16 to March 20, 2026. Mandatory staff training will take place evenings and weekends prior to March Break.

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Position

Hiring Range

Camp Counsellor (Arts, Dance, Day, Hockey)

1: $18.42

Head Camp Counsellor

2: $ $20.55

Camp Director

5: $ $24.69

What You Will Do

  • Ensure the safety, enjoyment, and care of registered participants in City of Oshawa camp programs
  • Prepare and implement daily program plans that spark creativity and fun
  • Respond to first aid situations
  • Become familiar with City of Oshawa policies, procedures and emergency procedures and be able to implement such procedures (fire, power failure, building evacuation)
  • Report all incidents, accidents, issues and concerns to the Program Coordinator
  • Complete all formal paperwork (accident, incident, complaint forms, weekly attendance)
  • Answer questions and inquiries, while providing effective customer service to registrants/patrons of the program
  • Ensure all equipment is prepared/put away during each session
  • Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
  • Perform other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

  • Must be able to commit to the full term of employment (March 16-20, 2026)
  • Experience working with children
  • Previous volunteer or employment in a camp or similar setting is considered an asset
  • Must possess and keep current Standard First Aid & CPR 'C' certificate (or be willing to obtain prior to starting employment)
  • Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
  • Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings, including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to swim is required
  • Ability to ice skate is considered an asset

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

**Please note, previous applicants who interviewed or were employed in past seasons must reapply. Employment is not guaranteed from year to year, and past status does not guarantee an interview. Consideration for employment will be determined by both operational needs and a successful performance appraisal from your previous supervisor.

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