Camp Standards & Accreditation Specialist

Ontario Camps Association; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick days

Hybrid office model

Staff lunches

Team bonding activities

Mental health support

Diversity commitment

Job summary

Ontario Camps Association is seeking a Standards Accreditation Associate to manage the Standards Accreditation Program and day-to-day operations. You will liaise with committees and support volunteers, explain standards clearly, and help with annual revisions and reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse stakeholders, strong project management, and the ability to work from the Toronto office in a hybrid model.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of combined experience in a Camp or Outdoor Education, and/or post-secondary education in a related field.
• Analytical thinking and an ability to solve problems.
• Proven experience in project management.
• Experience working with and supporting volunteers.
• Strong communication, relationship-building, and customer service skills.
• Experience in database administration; tech-savvy with tools for communication and productivity.
• Valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle.
• Must be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Responsibilities

• Standards Program Support: interpret, apply and explain standards to members and stakeholders.
• Recruit, support, and manage volunteers per OCA mission and values.
• Coordinate with Chairs to complete key steps and communications for Accreditation.
• Guide members through the Accreditation process and assist with purpose and background explanations.
• Create training material for camp operations and team members.
• Manage OCA’s database, tracking visit outcomes and visitor information; prepare annual reports.
• Oversee annual Standards Books, updates, and mailing lists.
• Conduct up to 4 standards visits per calendar year.
• Office Administration: support committees, minutes, agendas, and event attendance (evenings/weekends).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Project management

Volunteer support

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Driver's license

Education

Post-secondary education in related field

Tools

Database administration

Job description

Ontario Camps Association is seeking a Standards Accreditation Associate to manage the Standards Accreditation Program and day-to-day operations. You will liaise with committees and support volunteers, explain standards clearly, and help with annual revisions and reports.

The role emphasizes collaboration with diverse stakeholders, strong project management, and the ability to work from the Toronto office in a hybrid model.