Camp Counsellor (20 vacancies) | Open Until Filled

File #: 2025-E-034
Position: Camp Counsellor
Classification: Contract Part-Time from May 4, 2026 – August 28, 2026
Weekly Hours: Up to 40 hours per week
Number of Existing Vacancies: 20
Department: Recreation
Wage Information: $19.51 - $20.29 / hour based on relevant qualifications and experience
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Reporting to the Recreation Programmer or designate, the Camp Counsellor is responsible for planning and delivering high quality camp programming that is inclusive, engaging and enjoyable for all camp participants. The Camp Counsellor also maintains a safe and welcoming environment for all participants and is responsible for delivering care, supervision and activities to camp participants.

The Town of Bracebridge is accepting applications and considering candidates with varying levels of experience for the Camp Counsellor positions. In applying for this role, candidates with less experience working with children and youth may be offered a different role within the summer camp program providing valuable support to the Camp Counsellors while gaining the skills and experience required for a future Camp Counsellor position.

Position Responsibilities:

• Deliver a high level of care and supervision to camp participants while delivering age-appropriate activities.
• Ensure the well-being and physical and emotional safety of camp participants by planning, organizing and leading quality activities and providing a safe, fun and rewarding environment.
• Participate in games and activities to encourage friendship and collaboration amongst participants.
• Assist with administrative tasks as necessary to support the program as required (i.e., attendance, program schedules, and various reports).
• Ensure program spaces are safe and clean for patron and camp participant use and provide appropriate supervision at all program facilities/locations.
• Respond to incidents, accidents, and emergency situations, including assisting with directing patrons to safety.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent, or in the process of obtaining.
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C.
• Experience working with children and youth is considered an asset.
• Previous experience in a recreation operation is considered an asset.
• HIGH FIVE - Principles of Healthy Child Development.
• Good working knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and WHMIS 2015.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively in a team environment and to exhibit courtesy, tact, and diplomacy in dealing with the public, department officials and other members of staff. Ability to adhere to confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Good written and verbal communication, customer service, organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Ability to provide a current and acceptable vulnerable sector police record check.
• Possess the physical ability to perform the essential duties of the job.

Apply to this opportunity with your cover letter and resume, quoting File 2025-E-034 and your first and last name to: humanresources@bracebridge.ca.

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We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Town of Bracebridge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to meeting its obligations under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Questions regarding collection of information or accommodation should be directed to the Corporate Services Department at (705) 645-5264.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c.25 and will be used to determine employment eligibility.