Discovery Camp Head Camp Counsellor

How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team:
The Head Camp Counsellor is responsible for coordinating the daily operations and interactive programs and activities for various age groups within TRCA’s and Toronto Montessori School’s Summer Day Camp. The Head Camp Counsellor develops and leads camp specific indoor and outdoor activities, active games, crafts and songs. 

In addition, assisting in the supervision of a group of camp counsellors, the Head Camp Counsellor is responsible for leading and supporting a team of 6 Camp Counsellors, travelling to three different camp sites, remaining on site with the camp counsellors and delivers a nature based camp programming while supporting the water based programming for the Toronto Montessori School Discovery Camp Partner. Occupational health and safety are a major responsibility of this position. 

Major Responsibilities:

Perform the following tasks under general supervision:

• Represent TRCA in a professional manner and model an appropriate behaviour that fosters leadership, stewardship, and community.
  
• Supervise and support all camp staff team members, providing training, ongoing feedback and formal evaluations during the course of camp.
  
• Ensure that all incidents are documented and reported to senior staff in a timely manner.
  
• Manage behavioural and/or challenging conflict situations, which includes de-escalation, documentation, parent follow-up and ensuring behaviours are addressed.
  
• Organize camp staff schedule in accordance with camp activity schedule and communicate shift schedules with camp staff.
• Interact with camp partner representatives to ensure a successful camp experience.
• Organize a daily staff meeting to check in with camp staff, providing support as needed.
• Lead interactive and engaging camp programs for summer camp groups of all ages and abilities.
• Provide supervision of campers and volunteer camp assistants.
• Coordinate the daily preparation and clean-up of camp programs.

What will you need to succeed:

• Minimum of secondary school diploma or equivalent education.
• Standard First Aid Certification Required.
• Two (2) years’ experience working with children in a group setting.
• Experience developing age appropriate, engaging, and interactive programs and activities.
• Minimum of one (1) year of previous camp experience.
• Previous experience leading or supervising camp staff is considered an asset.
• Waterfront programming experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively as part of a team.
• Knowledge of natural history or environmentally related disciplines is an asset.
• Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C certification required.
• Successful completion of a Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

What TRCA has to offer you:

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values of integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare). 

You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that:

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
  
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
  
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan – OMERS/OTPP).
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

To apply to this posting, click on the “Apply” icon. Please submit your resume and cover letter quoting job posting TRCA-133-22 prior to midnight on July 3, 2022.

All new hires are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a precondition to being hired by TRCA.  TRCA will comply with its obligations pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code and any other applicable legislation. 

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

TRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and TRCA Policies, accommodation will be provided at any point throughout the hiring process, provided the candidate makes their accommodation needs known to the TRCA. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Personal information you provide through the TRCA recruitment, selection and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27. Collection of this personal information is necessary for the proper administration of this recruitment process for employment and volunteer positions with TRCA. Personal information is protected from disclosure pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.  Any questions regarding this collection activity should be directed to the Supervisor of Records, 101 Exchange Avenue, Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 5R6, (416) 661-6600 extension 5216.