Office Administrator, Camp Towhee

Child Development Institute; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Development Institute seeks an Office Administrator for Camp Towhee from June 23 to August 21, 2025. This role involves overseeing camp operations, managing communications, and supporting youth with mental health challenges. Candidates will gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment and receive comprehensive training.

Benefits

Room and board provided

Qualifications

• Experience with managing schedules and communication is needed.
• Preferred experience in a camp program or similar environment.
• First Aid with CPR-C certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the camp office.
• Manage schedules, communications, and administrative tasks.
• Support camp logistics and interact with campers.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Education

Two or more years of post-secondary education or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who we are

As the need for mental health services grows, Child Development Institute (CDI) continues to be the steadfast support and leading provider of specialized mental health services for children and youth aged 0-18 and their families. All of our services are guided by a strength-based approach that incorporates the family and the community into the journey of supporting children and youth.

Trusted with the mental well-being of our community's most sensitive members, infants and children, all of our programming is backed by rigorous research. Science is the backbone which informs our work as we evolve alongside the needs of our community.

We are committed to providing services that are respectful of racial, cultural, religious, ethnic and linguistic diversity, as well as sexual orientation, age, gender and family differences. All our services are delivered by a deeply caring and compassionate team that guides children, youth and families along a mental health journey in a safe, respectful and welcoming space.

About Towhee

Camp Towhee/Towhee Summer Therapeutic Program supports youth with mental health challenges complicated by learning disabilities. Located in Haliburton, Ontario, Towhee creates lasting, positive change for campers and staff. Working at Towhee is a uniquely rewarding and transformative experience. We provide 10 days of comprehensive training covering behaviour management, counselling skills, Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI), mental health, and learning disabilities.

If you are pursuing a career in social services, psychology, or teaching—or if you are passionate about creating a safe, supportive environment where children and youth can thrive—Towhee offers hands-on experience, skill development, and the opportunity to make a real impact.

Who we need

We are seeking an Office Administrator to join our dynamic Camp Towhee team. Reporting to the Camp Director, this contract position runs from June 23 to August 21, 2025.

As the Office Administrator, you will oversee the camp office's daily operations, ensure administrative tasks run smoothly, and support camp logistics. You will manage schedules, answer phone calls and emails, organize documents, coordinate transportation, and assist with financial record-keeping.

This role also offers opportunities to engage with campers during the day and in the evenings as needed, depending on camp needs and your areas of interest. We are looking for a team player with strong administrative skills, attention to detail, and a passion for supporting children and youth.

As our new Office Administrator, you will:

• Provide administrative support, including managing phone and email communications, typing documents, ordering supplies, and driving to town for camp-related errands.
• Organize and oversee the smooth operation of the Camp Towhee office.
• Coordinate transportation logistics and book buses as needed.
• Greet and direct visitors, volunteers, and external guests.
• Assist with bookkeeping and maintain an organized accounting system.
• Support the directors, supervisors, and staff with daily camp operations.
• Manage the scheduling of staff coverage and assist in coordinating shift assignments.
• Assist with photography and social media content creation as needed.
• Maintain camper records and databases usingCampBrain and EMHWare.
• Participate in camp activities and interact with campers as needed.
• Uphold and communicate Camp Towhee’s policies, practices, and safety procedures, ensuring a structured and welcoming environment for all.

You bring

• Two or more years of post-secondary education or equivalent experience.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Previous administrative experience, including managing schedules, records, and communication.
• Experience working at Towhee or a related camp program (strongly preferred).
• Experience working with children and youth, preferably those with mental health and learning challenges.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise good judgment when making decisions.
• Bronze Cross swimming certification or higher (preferred).
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C certification.
• A current and valid police records check with vulnerable sector screening.
• ValidG-class driver’s licencewith a clean abstract (preferred).F-Class licenceis considered a significant asset.
• Ability to work respectfully with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Working Conditions

• Fast-paced work environment with frequent interaction with campers, staff, supervisors, and visitors.
• Managing concurrent and dynamic deadlines, despite conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions.
• May require lifting children (up to 45 lbs.), as well as bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, and climbing stairs.
• Noise levels can be moderate to loud.
• Frequent physical activity, including sitting, standing, walking, and general mobility around camp.

Other requirements

• All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check OR Board Record Check.

Contract Period

• Start date:June 23, 2025
• Contract end date:August 21, 2025
• Compensation:$4,550 for the term of employment, including a base salary of $2,800 and a completion bonus of $1,750 at the end of the contract. Room and board are also provided.

Apply now

If you're excited about this role but your experience aligns differently with any of the requirements, we encourage you to apply. While specific qualifications are strictly required, others can be based on various experiences, backgrounds, and knowledge. We can't promise an interview, but we will consider your whole application.

What you can expect from our interview process:

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor will discuss your interest in the role and background.
• A virtual interview with the hiring manager and a team member will allow you to expand on your knowledge and experience further and ask follow-up questions about the role and Camp.

CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which is free from discrimination and harassment. We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. If you require accommodations, please reach out to us [e-mail].