camp cousellor-cafm

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Salary Range : $ 18.84 to 20.16$ hourly

Schedule: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours/week)

Language Requirement: Bilingual (- - B ) ( definition )

Security Requirements: Enhanced reliability and a Vulnerable Sector Check

Work location: 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa ON

Term: Summer 2026 (June 8 to August 24, 2026)

Posting date : December 22, 2025, until February 2, 2026

NOTE:

• First round of interviews will start late January 2026 for selected candidates who have submitted applications at that time.
  There may be opportunities for those hired as camp counsellors to also work as casual guides in the Spring before the start of camp training if they also meet the requirements for the guide position.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

The Camp Counsellor creates a fun and safe environment where children are inspired and informed about Canada's scientific and technological heritage at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. Camp Counsellors lead children through daily farm camp activities (e.g. horse grooming, ice cream making) and bring camp programming to life through songs, games, crafts and strong leadership skills.

EDUCATION

• This is a student position, open only to students returning to post-secondary studies in the Fall.

EXPERIENCE

• interpretation, education or theatrical experience in museums, parks, tourism, schools and/or related fields;
• experience working with children, including children with disabilities;
  farm experience and large animal handling experience are considered assets

KNOWLEDGE

• of science, agriculture, nutrition, food science is an asset;
• of learning theories and interpretive techniques;
  of Ingenium's mandate.

COMPETENCIES

• deliver dynamic interpretive and educational programming;
• simplify complex information for children;
• required to perform physical labour of lifting and moving heavy objects of around 40 lbs. (chairs/tables, small animals, etc.), walking animals like horses, donkeys and calves (training will be provided) and being active for long periods of time indoors and outdoors (accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities);
• work under pressure;
• work effectively in a team situation;
• work well without continuous supervision;
• communicate orally in both official languages;
  effectively represent Ingenium in a professional manner.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY

• experience and/or desire to work with children and youth in a camp setting;
• friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude;
• excellent communication and people skills;
• creative problem solver;
• a high degree of initiative and judgement;
  demonstrates interest in agriculture and/or food science.

Union Affiliation : Public Service Alliance of Canada

Classification: Student

Position Number: 0000

We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Our Commitment to Employment Equity

Ingenium champions the values of diversity and inclusion. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as members of one or more designated employment equity groups. This is asked in a pre-screening question during the application process.

Ingenium provides accommodations to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.