Camp Driver

Camp Kandalore; Minden; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Camp Kandalore in Algonquin Highlands near Minden, Ontario, seeks a positive, safety-minded Camp Driver for the June–August program. You will drive on town runs, assist with airport pickups, transport campers and staff, and support emergency transportation as needed.

Candidates must hold a full G license, have a clean driving record, be at least 21, and enjoy working with children. A flexible, patient approach and ability to handle remote/wilderness areas are essential.

Qualifications

• Full G license required.
• Clean driving record required.
• Minimum age 21 years.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
• Enjoys working with children.
• Level of comfort driving with a trailer is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Drive on town runs to pick up supplies.
• Assist with airport pickups and drop-offs for campers and staff.
• Transport campers and staff to hospitals if needed.
• Coordinate with camp operations during remote/wilderness trips.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and perform basic maintenance.
• Follow all safety and traffic laws and support camp activities.

Skills

G license

Clean driving record

21+ years

Problem solving

Flexible / adaptable

Children friendly

Trailer experience

Job description

Location: On-site – Camp Kandalore islocated in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario near Minden

ContractDates: June 21st - August 31st, 20267

Reportsto: AssistantDirector of Operations, Director

Our Team

Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence incamping and outdoor and experiential education. Working at Kandalore means youbelieve in supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness andrespect, and the power of the outdoors for young people.

TheCamp

Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers an un-matched camp experience for children 6 – 16, providing the best of both canoe-tripping and camp activities. The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the campla allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members.

Camp Kandalore helps kids to know and be themselves. We believe in authenticity of character; that challenging our campers develops resilience and independence; that the outdoors is an ideal environment where kids can learn and have fun; that an accepting environment promotes belonging and connection; and that our facilitators and staff inspire our campers. Most importantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads to highly transformative experiences for young people.

Pleaselearn more about us at www.kandalore.com/.

JobOutline:

Kandaloreis looking for a positive and enthusiastic individual to fill the role as aCamp Driver. The successful applicant will be friendly, responsible,well-organized and be prepared to drive at any time of day or night in theevent of an emergency. Familiarity or experience with summer camp isrecommended. This position requires someone who is flexible, patient and happyto support others.

The roleincludes conducting town-runs to pick up necessary supplies, assisting withairport (Toronto Pearson Airport) and Toronto pick up and drop off and takingcampers and staff to the hospital. Responsibilities also include contactingcanoe trips as needed in remote/wilderness areas. The drive is responsible forvehicle cleanliness and maintenance, obeying all safety and traffic laws andadditional support in camp.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Full G license
• Clean driving record
• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Ability to problem solve
• Flexible and able to adapt tochange
• Enjoys working with children
• Level of comfort driving with atrailer considered an asset.

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principlesand practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s cultureand are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds,perspectives, and skills making us better together.

Do You Need an Accommodation?

Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive,equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected,and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilitiesthroughout the recruitment process. Ifcontacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Hiring Manager ifyou require accommodation.

As acondition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable SectorScreening is required.