Office Administrator

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

Job summary

A leading mental health care provider in Ontario seeks an Office Administrator for Towhee Camp. The role involves providing administrative support, overseeing camp operations, and working directly with campers. The ideal candidate has experience in administration, is a team player, and possesses strong skills with Microsoft Office. Applicants should have a post-secondary degree or equivalent and be committed to fostering a safe and inclusive environment for children and youth. Compensation is $3,900 for the season, including room and board.

Benefits

Room and board included

Completion bonus

Diverse workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in administration, answering phones and emails, and organizing documents.
• Must have a current and valid police record check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Bronze Cross swimming qualifications or higher is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support services including answering phones and typing.
• Ensuring timely transitions between program periods for campers.
• Organizing and managing the Camp Towhee office.

Skills

Relationship building

Team player

Administrative skills

Experience with children/youth

Microsoft Office proficiency

Judgment skills

Education

Post-secondary degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media

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. CDI is 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
The Towhee Camp is a member of the Ontario Camps Association (OCA) and employs individuals who uphold the OCA core values: integrity, respect, responsibility, inclusiveness, caring, and openness. Camp Towhee staff are expected to represent these values and align with the OCA mission to have camp staff who are honest, responsible, and fair to all. Camp Towhee/Towhee Summer Therapeutic Program treats youth with mental health issues complicated by learning disabilities. Located in Haliburton, Ontario, Towhee positively changes the trajectory of kids and staff lives. This role includes 12 days of training covering behaviour management, counselling skills, CPI, mental health and learning disabilities.

If you are interested in a career in social services, psychology or teaching and/or want to play a pivotal role in supporting children and youth in feeling safe enough to be their genuine amazing selves, Towhee is the place for you to get real experience, skill building, and be part of that change.

Who we need

The successful candidate should be a relationship builder and team player, with a passion for understanding and supporting children/youth and a willingness to learn about the impacts of mental health and learning disabilities. The candidate should also have experience in administration, specifically in regard to answering phone calls and emails, organizing documents, and supporting the operation of a daily schedule. Under the direction of the Camp Director, the Office Administrator will be responsible for overseeing the efficient running of the camp office and timed transitions between periods for campers. This role also has many opportunities to get involved with the campers, which will sometimes be required depending on camp needs and the office administrator’s skills.

You will

1. Providing administrative support services (typing, answering phones, emailing, ordering supplies, driving to and from town, printing, organizing, and distributing mail, etc.).
2. Ensuring timely transitions between program periods for campers (ringing the bell as needed to signal the beginning and ending of programs and activities).
3. Organizing and managing the Camp Towhee office.
4. Coordinating transportation and ordering busses.
5. Greeting and directing visitors and volunteers.
6. Assisting the directors and other supervisors and staff in managing day to day camp operations.
7. Scheduling of staff coverage.
8. Assistance with photography and social media.
9. Participation in camp activities with campers as needed/able.

You bring

• Two (2) or more years in a post-secondary degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Personal, professional, or educational experiences in administrative duties.
• Previous professional experience working at Towhee or a related program within a camp environment, strongly preferred.
• Experience working with children and/or youth, preferably our demographic.
• Ability to assume responsibility and exercise good judgment within the scope of authority of the position.
• Must have a current and valid police record check with vulnerable sector screening.
• Bronze Cross swimming qualifications or higher, strongly preferred.
• Standard First Aid with CPR C.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a respectful and aware manner with groups from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• G-Driver's License with clear abstract preferred; F-Class License a significant asset.

Working Conditions

• Governed by concurrent and dynamic deadlines, with conflicting priorities and frequent interruptions.
• Fast-paced work environment.
• Interacts with campers, staff, and visitors daily.
• Regular to frequent physical requirements, including bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling, and occasional climbing stairs.
• Noise level can be moderate to loud.

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.

Camp dates and contract

• Camp dates are as follows:
  • Supervisors Training: June 15–17
  • Departure date: June 18; Transportation from Toronto to Towhee will be provided
  • Pre-Camp, All Staff Training: June 19–30
  • Session 1: July 4–17
  • Session 2: July 20–August 2
  • Session 3: August 5–18
  • Staff onsite for Cleanup: August 18 12:00 PM until August 20 5:00 PM; Transportation from Towhee to Toronto will be provided
• Contract Period
  • Start date: June 14, 2026
  • Contract end date: August 20, 2026
  • Compensation: $3,900 for the term of employment, including a base salary of $2,400 and a completion bonus of $1,500 at the end of the contract. Room and board are included at no additional cost

Apply now

Thank you in advance for your interest. However, due to the volume of resumes received, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Accommodation: CDI is firmly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from racialized persons, 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 at care [e-mail]. All applicants are advised that offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check. Note: All CDI employees are required to be fully vaccinated against measles as a condition of hire in accordance with CDI Mandatory Vaccination Policy.