Camp Counsellor – Children & Family Services

Camp Counsellor – Children & Family Services

Posting #: 4060 Posting Date: 04/23/2025 Posting Closing: until filled

Have you heard of us?

Wesley is a long-standing local non-profit and a certified Ontario Living Wage Network (OLWN) employer. We are passionate about assisting people struggling with poverty. Our work is focused on children and family programs, housing & homelessness, and resettling newcomers to Canada in Hamilton, Halton, and Brantford.

We are deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. Our Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) policies are integral to our mission and practices. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and experiences that enhance our ability to serve our community effectively.

All members of our organization are expected to embrace and actively participate in our EDI initiatives. By joining our team, you will be contributing to an environment that promotes equity, respect, and inclusion for all.

Are you the one we’re looking for?

We are seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Camp Counsellor who demonstrates our values of compassion, accountability, responsiveness, and empowerment to our clients, families, and each other.

The Camp Counsellor will be responsible for working with Summer Camp staff and the Camp Coordinator to deliver a safe, fun, physically active, and educational day camp experience.

This position is a non-unionized, full-time, temporary position. The contract is from June 23, 2025, to August 15, 2025, subject to funding approval. The rate of pay is $17.20 per hour. This position is 35 hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Implementation of the daily camp programs for children ages 6-12 years.
2. Ensure the health and safety of the children participating in the camp program.
3. Create a fun, experience-rich, physically active, and educational day camp experience for all campers.
4. Monitor and provide care for the children participating in the camp program.
5. Provide and actively participate in all camp-related activities (i.e., camp trips, games, crafts).
6. Implement required tasks, such as setup and cleanup, and other day-to-day camp operations as directed by the Camp Coordinator and Supervisor.
7. Act as a positive role model and leader at all times.
8. Encourage camp participants to follow proper hygiene and cleanliness.
9. Build positive relationships with camp staff, participants, and parents and/or caregivers.
10. Follow all policies and procedures as required.

What you will bring:

1. Postsecondary student in Early Childhood Education, Child and Youth Worker, Recreation Leadership, Social Service Worker, Social Work, or a Social Service field.
2. Applicant must be between 18 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
3. Applicant must have been registered as a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year.
4. Experience and sensitivity working with all families, including those culturally diverse, LGBTQ, young parents, etc.
5. Must be willing to work flexible hours.
6. First aid/CPR training.

Invest in Yourself as we Invest in You! Wesley offers…

• A positive work culture that prioritizes all staff having an opportunity to contribute.
• A supportive team that will empower you to achieve great milestones!
• Fun and engaging organizational events such as our Staff Appreciation Event.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program Available Immediately.
• Employee Discounts.

Please Apply Via: Our Wesley Bamboo Portal:

1. Click on this link: https://wesley.bamboohr.com/jobs/
2. From there, you can access all of Wesley’s job postings.

Wesley is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified applicants. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. More information about Wesley can be found on our website at www.wesley.ca.