Summer Camp Facilitator

Monarch House; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A community support organization in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Summer Camp Facilitator to lead engaging activities for children with autism spectrum disorder. The ideal candidate will create a positive and safe environment, encourage teamwork, and address behavioral challenges. Candidates are required to have experience working with children, a criminal record check, and preferably enrolled in a related degree program. This position offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Professional growth and development

Paid Time Off and Wellness Days

Qualifications

• Experience as a Behaviour Interventionist is a large benefit.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
• Experience working with clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee camp activities to create an engaging atmosphere.
• Aid campers in choosing activities and promote team participation.
• Encourage positive behavior and manage challenges proactively.

Skills

Experience with children with behavioral challenges

Communicative skills

Team coordination

Education

Enrollment in or degree from a post-secondary program in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Special Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Job description

The Summer Camp Facilitator plays a vital role in planning and leading a variety of engaging camp activities tailored to the needs of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other learning and developmental delays. The Summer Camp Facilitator will create a safe, organized, and positive camp environment that encourages teamwork, creativity, and skill development while accommodating behavioral challenges.

Salary: $23/hr

Commencement date: March 9 2026

Schedule: 8:30AM-1:15PM

Choose from any of our centers:

1. Abbotsford
2. Burnaby
3. Burquitlam
4. Coquitlam
5. Langley
6. Guildford / Panorama Surrey

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee diverse daily activities, creating an engaging and supportive atmosphere for all campers.
• Aid campers in picking activities, motivating team participation and imaginative thinking.
• Proactively encourage positive behavior and teamwork, addressing behavioral challenges as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe camp activity environment at all times.
• Adapt to changing conditions and routines, providing creative solutions to maintain a positive and engaging environment.
• Complete incident reports in Microsoft Teams within 24 hours as per regional requirements.
• Provide professional, positive, and respectful communication updates regarding behavior to caregivers.

Qualifications:

• Experience as a Behaviour Interventionist, working in ABA, working with children, and those with challenging behavior a large benefit.
• Clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening and legally authorized to work in Canada
• Experience working with clients diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental disabilities.
• Experience in program coordination, recreationally-centered or community-based work is a plus.
• Enrollment in or degree from a post-secondary program in Psychology, Educational Psychology, Special Education, or a related field.

What can Monarch House offer you

We are proud of our friendly environment, supportive leadership and the knowledgeable team members who make it all possible. That is why we do everything we can to show our appreciation. Our training, mentoring and education programs will provide you with opportunities for continued learning, support, and guidance whenever you need it.

• Competitive compensation
• Supervision hours for aspiring and provisionally registered clinicians
• Access to mentorship, premium resources, and subscriptions for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family (if eligible)
• Flexible work options: choose from 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day work week (for clinicians only)
• Seamlessly move to different clinic locations across Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia
• Join our annual Best Practice Day for learning and reflection with our national community of clinicians
• Enjoy Paid Time Off and Wellness Days (pro-rated for hourly staff)
• Exclusive unlimited employee discounts (e.g. hotels, cinema tickets, Apple products and more)
• Mileage covered (for float staff and clinicians travelling to multiple centers and/or the community)

Meet your Monarch House team

Established in 2009 in British Columbia as an interdisciplinary treatment centre for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families, Monarch House has now expanded its geographic network and services to include the full range of services for individuals with academic, behaviour, communication, learning, motor, physical, speech, social and vocational needs.

Monarch House is a dynamic team of professionals providing challenging career opportunities and fulfilling roles in British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario. Our professional staff work collaboratively and/or individually with each client and specifically tailor services to their needs. Our services can be provided in our centres, at clients’ homes and schools, in the community, and in specialized housing settings. Working with the fields’ thought leaders, we conduct our own research and are committed to continuous learning to provide the most effective treatments possible.

Monarch House is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Your unique perspective is what makes us stronger.

We're a Future-Forward Organization

At Monarch we are committed to innovation and continuous improvement. As a future-focused team, we embrace technology and evolving tools to support our growth and success. We encourage the use of AI and other digital solutions to streamline work, enhance productivity, and stay ahead in a fast-moving landscape.

As such, we value candidates who are comfortable leveraging AI tools to organize their work, solve problems, and manage tasks efficiently. If you’re tech-savvy, adaptable, and excited by the possibilities of working smarter with emerging technologies, we’d love to hear from you.