Science Camp Leader In Charge

Science World; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health

Dental

Voluntary RRSP/TFSA Plan

Paid time off (sick, wellness days)

Job summary

Science World is seeking a Camp In Charge for its year-round Science Camp program in Vancouver. The role supervises Camp Leaders, supports program delivery, coordinates logistics and communications with caregivers.

The position is temporary full-time, open to individuals with leadership, teamwork and a strong interest in science. First Aid training is required or obtainable on hire, and shifts include evenings and weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work with learners of various ages and ability levels
• Experience supporting children with neurodivergence (e.g. Autism or ADHD)
• Strong customer service skills preferred
• Interest in and understanding of science
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills
• Reliable, self-motivated and organized
• Experience at Science World or INCH roles beneficial
• Experience delivering programming/workshops
• First Aid certificate required or obtainable on hire
• Vulnerable Sector Check required
• Ability to lift at least 12 kg

Responsibilities

• Learn themed workshops and contribute ideas to enhance programming
• Support and train a team of Camp Leaders
• Manage camp logistics, scheduling and supplies
• Communicate with caregivers via calls, emails and texts
• Provide First Aid to campers (Level 2)
• Assist with behavior support and classroom management
• Set up and take down of lab spaces for delivery
• Ensure camper safety and enforce rules
• Support data management and compliance across groups
• Assist with Jr Camp Leader onboarding and operations

Skills

Student supervision

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Reliability

Organization

First Aid training

Job description

Description

Temporary Full-Time

Position: Science Camp Leader In Charge

Reports to: Extracurricular Programs Manager, Science Camps

Science World is a mission-based, charitable organization that supports the development of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Design and Math) literacy across British Columbia. Our mission is to ignite wonder and empower dreams through science and nature and our purpose is Science for All.

Our Science for All strategy is to revitalize Science World with a substantial capital plan to replace critical infrastructure, enhance the visitor experience and develop new content across all our channels under the themes of Regeneration of the Planet, Human Health, and Inclusion. Our plan is to ensure that people throughout British Columbia, especially under-represented communities, have access to high quality, informal STEAM learning. Through our onsite, online and outreach programs, Science World seeks to spark curiosity and wonder in STEAM and support development of talent across communities in the province.

As part of our team, you will join a diverse community that acknowledges everyone’s unique talents and empowers people to do what is right for our visitors, our members, our volunteers and each other. You will work in an environment where we believe in developing our employees and growing their strengths, while focusing on our values: Curious, Playful, Inclusive, Relevant and Collaborative.

Position Description: Our Science Camp programs run year-round for elementary school-aged students. Our new Stay & Play program runs after the Science Camp Day finishes. We deliver themed STEAM programs and go on incredible adventures around Science World and the surrounding area. As Camp In Charge (INCH) you will act in the operational role of camps supervisor to the Camp Leader team. In this position your energy sets the tone for the day, this dutywill involve (but is not limited to) supporting withprogramdelivery, supporting with camps logistics,responding to call-outs for behavior or emotional support of campers,supervising check-in and check-out, providing basic first aid to campers,Staff supervision and scheduling,parent communications and working closely with the Public Engagement team to provide general support and problem solving for the team.

This role will also involve various administrative and operational duties that ensure the ongoing success and growth of the Science Camp program, Including assisting with the supervision,supportand evaluationof High-School aged volunteers as part of our Jr Camp Leader program. In the event of staff sickness or absence where other cover is not available, you may be required to fill in as a camp leader as per the operational needs of the camp.

As a facility, Science World is generally open to the public seven days a week, with some extended evening hours in the summer months. Typical office hours are Monday to Friday 8:00am – 5:30pm, with front-facing and operational teams also working a variety of shifts including weekends, holidays and evenings. Hours of work and other related requirements will be scheduled according to business needs and this may include special events on evenings, weekends and holidays.

Important Availability Commitment:

Availability requirements vary based on seasons of camp. Winter Camps are 4 days long and run Monday to Thursday. Camp Leader In Charge shifts start at 8:00am and finish at 4:30pm each day. Science Camps operate seasonally during school vacations, summer, spring and winter.

Winter Season December 21-24, and December 28-31, 2026
Camps do not take place during statutory holidays. Shifts on December 24th and 31st will finish no later than 3:30pm.
Key Responsibilities:

• Learn a series of themed workshops and activities. Contribute your own style and ideas to enhance existing programming
• Assist in supporting and training of a team of Camp Leaders
• Operational camp duties, such as scheduling staff, coordinating meetings, and organizing/ordering supplies
• Communications with caregivers, including phone calls, emails and texts as appropriate
• Providing First Aid to campers (Level 2 – training will be provided)
• Assistwith emotional and behavioural support of campers as the first line of escalation to support the camp leaders in smooth classroom management and program delivery
• Assist with the set-up and take-down of lab spaces for program delivery
• Ensure the safety of the campers by enforcing safety rules and regulations
• Modelling and adhering to the policies in our Communicable Disease Prevention Plan
• Responsibly manage camper data and ensure data compliance across camp groups.
• Support with registration enquiries and In-Person registration issues through our camp platform
• Support with operations and logistics of the Jr Camp Leader Program including onboarding
• Operate within the philosophy, culture and values of Science World
• Perform other related duties as required to fulfill any changing business needs of this role

Qualifications:

• Proven ability to work with learners of various ages and ability levels, particularly students in grades K-7
• Previous experience supporting children with neurodivergence (e.g. Autism or ADHD)
• Preference for staff with strong customer service skills
• Individuals must have a keen interest in and good understanding of science
• Strong communication, leadership and teamwork skills are essential
• Must be responsible, reliable, self-motivated and organized
• Previous experience working at Science World, Camp Leader or other INCH experience would be beneficial
• Previous experience delivering programming or workshops
• Possession of a First Aid certificaterequiredor will need to be obtained upon hiring
• Satisfactory completion of a Vulnerable Sector Check will be required
• Must be able to lift at least 12 kg

This is a unionized position represented by CUPE 1004. The compensation rate is $24.81/hour.

Science World offers a benefits package after successfully completing probation, including Extended Health, Dental, Voluntary RRSP/TFSA Plan, paid time off (sick, wellness days).

Do you feel you have not met every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification in the job posting.

Science World is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment so we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not believe you meet every single qualification outlined, as you may have transferable skills that would be an asset to our team.

All offers are subject to satisfactory completion of reference and Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector Search –

We would like to thank all candidates. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.