Program Coordinator : Atlantic Canada

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps; Truro; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization dedicated to youth empowerment seeks a full-time Program Coordinator for Atlantic Canada. This role involves implementing and overseeing camp programming and providing mentorship to youth participants. Candidates should have project management skills, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to creating a supportive environment for youth development. Teamwork and leadership are paramount for this position.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead groups of children through engaging programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver programming at schools, community locations, and camps.
• Supervise seasonal camp staff during camp sessions.
• Ensure safety and risk management practices are followed.

Skills

Project Management

Program Management

Public Speaking

Social Work

Organizational skills

Education

Valid G Class Driver's License

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visitsour youth work to build social emotional leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and together we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

Job Summary

The Program Coordinator : Atlantic Canada is responsible for delivering Tims Camps programming at schools community group spaces and at Tim Horton Childrens Camp (THCC) in Tatamagouche Nova Scotia. They create an inclusive and supportive environment which enables youth to develop tangible skills set out in the Tims Camps Program Framework and ensure participants have a positive high quality program experience for long term impact. During at-camp programming in the spring and summer the Program Coordinator supervises seasonal camp staff and applies their knowledge of youth development outdoor education program quality systems and demonstrated excellence in coaching and facilitation to provide direction coaching and support to their direct reports and the youth we serve.

Work Location

Role Location : Nova Scotia & Tim Horton Childrens Camp in Tatamagouche Nova Scotia.

• September April : it is expected this role will be delivering programming in schools primarily located in Nova Scotia. Occasional travel to other parts of Atlantic Canada will be required.
• May August : this role will be based out of Tim Horton Childrens Camp in Tatamagouche Nova Scotia. Occasional travel may be required.

Employment type

This is a full-time permanent position.

Posting Type

Internal and external.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Delivery

• Deliver Tims Camps programming at schools community locations and at THCC for high quality experiences ensuring alignment with outcomes and program quality frameworks.
• Facilitate programs based on Tims Camps program curriculum standards and local operating procedures.
• Ensure program evaluation efforts occur via the TIMpact365 measurement strategy though observations and reporting as directed.
• Establish relationships with participants that reflect respect trust and empathy.
• Inspire young people to discover their strengths challenge limits and build resilience and leadership capacity in a safe and supportive environment.
• Ensure participants are engaged and recognized for their contributions and achievements.
• Provide support to participants staff and educators in assisting with participant behaviour management issues.
• Encourage participants development through their own processing and readiness and recognize their achievements.
• For a variety of different user groups display excellence in facilitation group management and oversee the instructional program.
• As an agent for Tims Camps in the community ensure a consistent front-line hospitable and customer service-oriented presence.
• Participate in and support restaurant owner engagement initiatives including the planning and delivery of camp events.
• Identify assess and appropriately manage and respond to risks ensuring the safety of participants at all times as per THFC risk management practices.
• Ensure program areas are organized and in good repair prior to the start of an activity.
• Deliver programs in accordance with Tims Camps and accrediting body standards.
• Report incidents and complete the appropriate documentation.
• Complete progress reports and all necessary documentation in Salesforce. Ensure all Tims Camps Salesforce practices are maintained.
• Support with communication to parents guardians and schools as directed / needed.
• Report concerns or incidents in camper and staff wellness (this includes physical mental and emotional health and safety) as well as equipment and facility maintenance / care to immediate supervisor or camp management when at camp.
• Assist in staff coverage at activity spaces and during evening and night watch in the summer program.
• Ensure staff and participants use proper protective equipment and follow standards.
• Complete site-specific emergency response training and ensure clear understanding of assigned responsibilities at camp.
• Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as ongoing facilitation coaching and support to staff
• Support the delivery of staff training as assigned
• Assist with the supervision and evaluation of staff. Assist in the completion and delivery of performance appraisals.
• Provide feedback on staff development and performance to the Program Lead.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated excellence in ability to lead groups of children / classrooms through engaging facilitation and program delivery skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The following certifications are strongly preferred for the at-camp components of the role : Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification Bronze Cross or Wilderness Water Safety certification ACCT Challenge Course certification. A willingness to obtain or certification in progress is an asset.
• Valid G Class Drivers License or equivalent (required).
• Must have or be able to obtain upon hire the required level of third-party liability insurance coverage for the role.
• Daily travel required within designated geographic area from Sept - May. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include working early mornings evenings and weekends.
• Ability to spend extended periods of time at camp and to work an 8 / 3 schedule from May August.
• Clear criminal record check and vulnerable sector search (VSS)
• Valid passport and ability to travel as required for role.
• Bilingual (French and English) preferred but not required.

Application Instructions

This role will remain open until it is filled. Candidates who submit their application by May 30 2025 at 3 : 00 p.m. EST will be given priority.

Were Great Place to Work Certified.

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is proud to be Great Place to Work certified for the fifth year in a row.

Commitment to Equity Diversity & Inclusion

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment and seeks talent with a diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age race creed color religion national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process please let us know by emailing us at and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Required Experience :

Key Skills

Project / Program Management,Program Management,Developmental Disabilities Experience,Organizational skills,Data Collection,Meeting Facilitation,Utilization Review,Administrative Experience,Program Development,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience,Social Work

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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