Camp Counsellor - Inclusion

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for

Camp Counsellor - Inclusion

Community Services Department

Full-time contract dates: June 30, 2025 to August 29, 2025

Mandatory training dates: June 14, 21, 26, 27, 28

The Town of Orangeville is seeking candidates for the position of Camp Counsellor-Inclusion, to assist with the delivery of the Town’s 2025 Summer Camps, to support camp participants with exceptionalities.

Job Duties:

• Facilitating daily activities and providing one-to-one or small group support to a participant(s) with an exceptionality in the summer camp program in a safe and enjoyable manner; and providing instruction and direction to campers with exceptionalities and adapting programming for campers as required
• Responding to behavioural issues in accordance with the Town’s Code of Conduct Policy and working with the Camp Coordinator and Supervisor, Recreation & Events to ensure a supportive environment for both staff and participants; ensuring a safe program environment including inspecting outdoor play areas, materials and/or equipment for safety hazards and actively supervises the child and monitors their activities; and responding to inquiries from and/or liaising with the parent/guardian and program participants and elevating situations as appropriate.;
• Accompanying campers to various locations safely; implementing strategies according to the intake process to set camper up for success; managing any behaviours and ensuring the dignity and respect of the camper in their care at all times and dealing with emergency situations in accordance to Town procedures; and maintaining confidentiality with any sensitive or personal information disclosed about the camper
• Attending staff meetings; participating in pool activities as required; incorporating HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development into daily programming; and completing attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.

The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and successful candidates must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be forty (40) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 11
• Enrollment in a post-secondary education program related to recreation or education would be an asset
• HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development would be an asset
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR
• Excellent communication skills and strong knowledge or inclusion and diversity as it relates to children with exceptionalities, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

Hourly Rate: $20.40 - $22.07 (2025 rate)

Please note:

• Virtual interview formats are available.
• Successful candidates must complete a Vulnerable Sector Check in accordance with the duties of this position.
• All Town student positions are subject to budget and grant approval, and thus may be subject to change. 

Eligible students are invited to submit their resumes, in confidence, addressed to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources, no later than 12 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your applications.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.