Program Worker

Ywca; Central Ontario; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life Insurance

Pension plan

Vacation days

Sick leave

Holidays & leave

Professional development assistance

Job summary

YWCA Toronto’s Camp Tapawingo seeks a dedicated professional to support program development, direct programming, and community building. This role assists the Manager of Camping, lives on-site during the camp season, and responds to emergencies to keep campers safe and engaged.

The candidate will help ensure IDEA goals are met, coordinate activities, and participate in staff recruitment and training. A strong commitment to inclusivity and youth development is essential.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Recreation or equivalent.
• Experience leading youth programs and camp activities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating camp activities and schedules.
• Ensure programs align with IDEA goals and provide inclusive experiences.
• Coordinate camper arrivals/departures, events, and external program partners.
• Prepare training materials and support staff development.
• Act as lead in the Manager’s absence and live on-site during camp season.
• Promote camp programs, assist with staff recruitment and interviewing.
• Oversee supervision of Activity Heads and seasonal staff.
• Help manage budgets for program, petty cash, and equipment purchases.
• Collaborate with outreach staff and external organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Undergraduate degree in a relevant field

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent

Position Status: New Position

Work Hours: 35 hours per week

Salary: $61,479 (L7) annually, plus comprehensive benefits

Location: Toronto / Parry Sound, Ontario

Internal Application Deadline: Monday, August 17, 2026

External Application Deadline: Wednesday, August 19, 2026

JOIN OUR TEAM

Join YWCA Toronto, where intersectional feminism, community voices, and social justice drive lasting change. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all identities into a workplace rooted in equity, collaboration, and inclusion.

This position plays a key role in program development, direct programming and community building. It supports the Manager of Camping to maintain a safe and inclusive community at camp in all seasons. It is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the camping program, and ensuring inclusivity and I.D.E.A. goals are met.

ABOUT YWCA TORONTO – CAMP TAPAWINGO

Camp Tapawingo is a summer camp near Parry Sound which offers carefully developed programming in a relaxed camp setting on beautiful Georgian Bay. Girls and gender diverse youth thrive as they develop leadership skills, gain confidence and embark on new experiences and fun adventures. YWCA Toronto is committed to increasing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) within Camp Tapawingo programs and services. We aspire to be a camp representative of Toronto’s diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants, families, counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued. We provide financial assistance to help remove barriers for girls and gender diverse youth to access the outdoors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in planning, implementing, and evaluating camp activities and schedules;
• Ensure programs align with IDEA goals and provide diverse, inclusive experiences;
• Coordinate camper arrivals/departures, special events, and outside group programming;
• Prepare training materials and support staff development;
• Act as lead in the Manager’s absence, living on-site during camp season and responding to emergencies including urgent health concerns, accidents and distressed campers;
• Promote camp programs, recruit and help to interview seasonal staff, and prepare hiring packages;
• Assist with oversight, support and development of the supervision of Activity Heads, counsellors, and seasonal staff;
• Assist in managing budgets relating to program, petty cash, and support service/equipment purchases;
• Collaborate with outreach staff, external organizations, and partners (e.g., Lifesaving Society, Ontario Camps Association).

QUALIFICATIONS

• In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through an undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Work, Social Work, Education, Recreation degree or other relevant educational degree (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
• 3-5 years’ of directly related experience at an overnight children’s camp at a senior staff level;
• Full Ontario driver’s license is required;
• Experience working with youth and vulnerable populations, including evidence of strong cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities and work environments;
• Advanced knowledge of operating an overnight camp with physical, wilderness, and leadership activities for girls and gender-diverse youth;
• Knowledge of girls’ and gender-diverse youth programing, and access and equity issues are required;
• Ability to work well within a team and independently, including demonstrating strong leadership, collaborative, team-building and problem-solving skills;
• Ability to pass their National Lifeguard and/or Bronze Cross;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to learn and pass the Water Treatment Certificate and Food Handler’s Certificate;
• Proficiency in current computer applications is necessary, e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams/Zoom, Outlook.

Note: This is a full-time position with some evenings and weekend work required during the winter. There is a requirement to live on site from April to October. Extensive overtime is accumulated in the summer due to the 24/7 nature of the job. This overtime will be compensated by working a 4-day work week (28-hour week) during the other 6 months until the overtime has been utilized. This must be completed no later than April 1st each year. Hours as scheduled by the Manager. Vacations must be scheduled between October and April.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Medical, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
• Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employer’s contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
• Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days, 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave, 12 Paid Holidays, Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
• Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits, Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits, Educational/Sabbatical Leave, and Financial Assistance for Professional Development

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate prior to hiring. YWCA Toronto is a unionized workplace. Staff are represented by CUPE Local 2189. This position is within the Bargaining Unit. Please indicate on your cover letter if you are an internal candidate. For internal applicants, this position is not secondable.

Posting Date: August 07, 2026

YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the city’s largest multi-service women’s organization, we help women and gender diverse people escape violence, move out of poverty and access safe, affordable housing.

We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.

Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Toronto’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, all YWCA Toronto employees, students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health

Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.

YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races, ethnic origins, religions, abilities and sexual orientations.

YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted, please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.

YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.