Wellness Assistant

YMCA of Greater Vancouver; Gibsons; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization located in Gibsons is seeking a Wellness Assistant for a temporary full-time role, supporting camp health and safety. Responsibilities include administering medication, providing first aid, and assisting the Wellness Supervisor. Candidates should have Standard First Aid certification and experience in healthcare settings. The position offers competitive daily pay plus food and accommodation during summer camp operations.

Benefits

Food & accommodation

Experience in a beautiful camp setting

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have Standard First Aid & CPR-C certification.
• Experience in a healthcare setting is beneficial.
• Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Wellness Supervisor in maintaining camp safety.
• Administer medication and first aid as required.
• Support other camp staff with responsibilities.

Skills

Standard First Aid & CPR-C

Healthcare experience

Job description

Date Posted: Wellness Assistant

Position Title: Camp Counsellor

Location: YMCA BC - Camp Elphinstone (1760 YMCA Rd, Gibsons, V0N 1V6, BC)

Term: Temporary, Full time

Start Date: June 21st, 2026

End Date: September 4th, 2026

Salary: $142.61 per day plus food & accommodation

Reports To: Wellness Supervisor

Nature & Scope

YMCA Camp Elphinstone is seeking individuals to fill the role of Wellness Assistant.

The Wellness Assistant provides support to the Wellness Supervisor and helps in all areas of camp to ensure a healthy and safe camp environment for participants and staff - physically, socially, and emotionally. The Wellness Assistant helps to ensure a clean and healthy camp environment is maintained and supports staff in providing a high degree of care for campers. The Wellness Assistant supports ensuring daily medications are taken by campers and provides first aid to campers that come into the Wellness Centre. The Wellness Assistant is also responsible for helping maintain camper information systems at camp.

Wellness Assistants also support in other areas of camp, such as taking photos, assisting with trips to the hospital, and supporting the Camp Counsellor team with meeting camper needs.

Major Responsibilities

• Assist the Wellness Supervisor in providing a healthy and safe camp environment for participants and staff.
• Maintain a medication schedule and administer all medication to campers.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining camper information systems and health forms. Keep a written log of all Wellness Centre activity.
• Regularly administer first aid to participants. Ensure all first aid kits at camp are adequately stocked.
• Work with the other members of the staff team to accomplish shared responsibilities involved in camp wide programming and provide coverage as needed for the Camp Counsellor team.
• Camp Staff are expected to contribute to the success of camp by completing tasks in addition to those listed above. These may include, but are not limited to: cleaning, preparing program materials, and transporting and maintaining equipment.

Qualifications

• Standard First Aid & CPR-C
• Experience and / or education in a healthcare setting.
• Criminal Reference Check with a Vulnerable Sector Screening issued no later than six (6) months preceding start date
• 2 successful reference checks

Additional Qualifications (assets)

• Advanced First Aid (40+ hours)
• NL
• Bronze Cross or Paddle Canada Instructor
• ACCT Level 2z

About Camp Elphinstone

YMCA Camp Elphinstone, located near Gibsons on the Sunshine Coast, is just a 40-minute ferry ride from Horseshoe Bay, Vancouver. Nestled on 144 acres of temperate rainforest along the shores of Howe Sound, the camp offers a variety of programs for youth ages 5-17 during July and August. These include one- and two-week overnight camps, Leadership Development programs, multi-day paddling and hiking trips, and day camps. From September to June, Camp Elphinstone functions as an Outdoor Education, Event, and Retreat Centre, hosting schools, conferences, weddings, and other special interest groups. Annually, the camp serves over 10,000 participants.

YMCA Camp Elphinstone can accommodate and dine up to 472 campers or guests. During July and August, the camp employs around 140 staff and volunteers, while the spring and fall Outdoor Education seasons see a team of 20-50 members. In the winter season, a smaller core team of 10 staff members is maintained. Successful staff at Camp Elphinstone are self‑motivated individuals dedicated to helping children and youth thrive in an outdoor camp setting, and they are committed to providing 5‑star customer service to all client groups.

About YMCA BC

By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.

As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.

We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.

YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at .

Application Process - ready to make a difference?

We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!

Internal Applicants : Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself / Talent / Career Centre)

Application Deadline : This process will continue until all positions have been filled. However, please apply early for your preferred positions.

Due to longer processing times for visas and work permits – all international candidates who need to apply for a work permit must apply before these deadlines :

• Spring Season : January 15th 2026, at 11 : 59pm PST
• Summer Season : February 29th 2026 at 11 : 59pm PST

Throughout the recruitment process, our main method of contact is via email. As such, we ask that you please monitor your emails regularly and respond to any emails from us in a timely manner. Any delays in communication can significantly impact the recruitment process, especially if deadlines are missed.

What to expect :

What to Expect

• November
  • Job Postings go live
  • Review of Applications
  • Contacting applicants to offer interview
• December
  • First round of interviews begin
  • Continuous review of applications & offer of interviews
• January
  • First round of successful applicants will be contacted
  • Continuous review of applications & offer of interviews

• If short-listed for a position: We will contact you to move forward to the next step. Throughout the recruitment process, our main method of contact is via email. As such, we ask that you please monitor your emails regularly and respond to any emails from us in a timely manner.
• If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.

Note : Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.

YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.