Camp Counsellor

Camp Counsellor

Number of Vacancies: 5

Areas of Specialization: Adventure, Arts, Leadership, Sports

Full-Time, Contract

Mactier, Ontario

Reports to: Supervisor, Camp Programs

Direct Reports: No

Rate: $17.20 / hour

Join us in our mission to change what it is to be blind in Canada.

Laughter, fun, empowering activities – essential ingredients for the perfect camp experience. Do you want to be part of the fantastic team that helps make it all possible?

Founded in 1918, CNIB is one of Canada’s oldest charities. For more than 60 years, CNIB Lake Joe has been providing exciting, safe, and accessible camp experiences for Canadians with sight loss. CNIB Lake Joe is looking for a Camp Counsellorto help us bring the magic of summer camp to life for ‘kids of all ages’ with sight loss, and their families!

Your Impact at CNIB

• Energetically and inclusively facilitate and support programming, as assigned, and adapt programs so that they are accessible for all participants. Programs include: adventure, leadership, music, sports, visual arts and special programs.

• Assist guests by taking an active role in all dining room duties, including serving meals, meal set up and clean up

• Provide support, guidance and leadership to volunteers, guests, and visitors.

• Set up the assigned program area and ensure that all required equipment and materials are available. Clean up the program after the program is completed. Report any low materials or issues with equipment to the appropriate Section Head.

• On a rotational basis, be part of the Emergency Response Team, which includes being on call, present on site and available to respond to emergencies.

• Promote and encourage participation in programs through endorsement of activities to guests.

• Maintain documentation of any accidents or incidents and provide this documentation to the appropriate leadership member.

• During youth weeks: Camp counsellors will be responsible for the health and safety of campers while in our care. This will include being on call (on rotation) overnight within the cabin in case of emergencies. Camp counsellors will be assigned to a camper group and as a team, will be responsible for ensuring the overall mental, physical and emotional well-being of campers.

• During the spring season: Setting up program areas and ensuring that all required resources are available and helping with small maintenance tasks.

Who you are:Education and Certifications

• Current (within 6 months of start date) Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check. For candidates under the age of 18, a Statutory Declaration must be signed in lieu of a Police Check. 

• Current Standard First Aid and CPR “C”.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience in camp or other recreation programs.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including patience, empathy and communication.  Ability to work flexible hours in a changing and busy environment and work outside for extended period of time.  

• A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.

• Personal or professional experience relating to blindness and sight loss is considered an asset.

• Personal or professional experience working with assistive technology and/or accessible environments is considered an asset.

Work Environment

• Outdoor work required in this position. Working outdoors may include exposure to weather, sun and heat exposure. May require moderate levels of physical exertion.

• Respects the importance of confidential information while effectively functioning as a team member or working independently.

• This position may require the ability to work occasional overtime/flex time.

• Ability to work flexible hours in a dynamic and busy environment, with frequent interruptions.

• Must reside at CNIB Lake Joe during operational season and be willing to share accommodations with other staff member.

Be Part of Our Mission

If this sounds like the role for you, please visit our website to submit an application.

Closing date: February 28, 2025

Please note that while we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Working Together for Change

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace. We are committed to recruiting and selecting candidates through fair, transparent, and accessible practices. We strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Learn more about our mission here (https://www.cnib.ca/en?region=on) .