Science Camp Counsellor

Science North; Timmins; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization this summer as a Science Camp Counsellor, where you will inspire children aged 4-14 through engaging science activities. This role offers a unique opportunity to develop essential skills in communication, leadership, and teamwork while working at a renowned science centre. You will be part of a dynamic team that creates memorable experiences for campers, fostering their love for science and learning. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and enjoy a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for you. Apply now to be part of an inclusive and diverse workplace that values your contributions!

Benefits

Weekly travel bonus

Meal per diem

Opportunity for leadership development

Supportive work environment

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Passion for learning and working with children.
• Outstanding communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality, hands-on science camp experiences to children.
• Lead a group of campers, organizing activities and ensuring safety.

Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Experience working with children

Job description

Science Camp Counsellor

$18.45/hr

Are you looking for a fun and interesting job this summer? Do you enjoy working with children and want to gain valuable skills while working for a world-renowned science centre? If so, join the Science North team, Northern Ontario’s science centre and most popular tourist attraction. Science North Summer Camps put smiles on kids’ faces, excite them about science, build friendships and create lasting memories. Be a part of a team that makes all that happen!

The Science Camp Counsellor will deliver quality, hands-on, fun, and entertaining science camp experiences to children (aged 4-14) across Northeastern Ontario from mid-June to late August (possibility of earlier start in Sudbury). The counsellor will work within a team of staff, while individually leading their own group, to provide supervision, leadership, and ensure the physical and emotional safety of all camp participants. Science Camp Counsellors lead a group of campers, organizing the camp activities from setup to cleanup and everything in between.

Positions are based in a variety of cities including Barrie, Huntsville, Midland, North Bay, Parry Sound, Pembroke, Sault Ste Marie, Sudbury or Timmins.

Interested candidates must have a passion for learning, experience working with children, and outstanding communication abilities. Candidates should understand and commit to promoting equal opportunity and support for all campers regardless of ability.

Why work for Science North Science Camps?

• We will provide you with an opportunity to develop your communication and presentation skills
• Great opportunities to grow skills in teamwork, interpersonal skills and accountability
• Future leadership opportunities within our program
• We are proud of and continue to support a welcoming and diverse workplace
• We value our people and maintain a friendly and supportive work environment

Some positions may require fluency in both English and French. Travel may be required (accommodations, weekly travel bonus and a meal per diem covered by Science North). Successful candidates must be prepared to submit a current (less than 3 months old at date of submission) Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.

Don’t meet every single requirement or not from one of the locations above? At Science North, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

An early application is your best opportunity for consideration. Interested candidates are asked to apply online at https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/sciencenorth/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/1508. Science North is committed to an inclusive workplace and invites applications from all qualified individuals to join our diverse team. Accommodations are available upon request in all aspects of Science North’s selection process. We thank all interested candidates; only those selected for interviews will be contacted.