Camp Counsellor

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  • CompanyMuseum of Ontario Archaeology
  • Job TypeEducation
  • Required Experiencestudent with an interest or background in Museum Studies, Anthropology/Archaeology, Canadian History, First Nations/Indigenous Studies, or related program
  • Job TypeStudent Position
  • Education / CredentialsA student may be eligible if they: •are a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible); •are legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number); •are between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment; and • are a high school, college, CEGEP or university student.
  • ResumeRequired
  • Cover LetterRequired
  • Application Deadline04/30/2025

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Job Description

The Museum of Ontario Archaeology is seeking a Camp Counselor for the summer season. Anticipated start date is June 9 through to August 29, 2025. This position is 35 hrs/week, $17.20/hr. This position is contingent on the successful funding through the Canada Summer Jobs program and candidates must meet the eligibility requirements outline below.

The Camp Counsellor will assist the Public and Education Programmer with the delivery of our Summer Kid’s Day Camp Program. The Camp Counsellor position will provide an opportunity for youth interested in the field of education, archaeology, history, museum studies, First Nations studies, environment or similar, to gain experience working with children between the ages of 6-12. The Counsellor will also develop limited supervisory and program development skills. Program development of camp will have a nature and local heritage theme throughout.The MOA’s Interpretive Plan encourages the museum to seek a diversity of voices for interpretation, and we will strongly encourage First Nations, Inuit, and Métis and students from other underrepresented groups to apply.

Work Tasks and Responsibilities include:

  • Assisting the Camp Coordinator in the management and supervision of day campers
  • Assisting with the training of Junior Counsellors,• Planning and delivering day-to-day camp activities
  • Assisting in the administration, planning and supervision of Summer Day Camp
  • Monitoring camp craft supplies and materials for camp crafts, games, and activities
  • Ensuring the maintenance of a clean and safe camp environment.

Experience and Qualifications

In addition, the ideal candidate will have the following skills:

• Experience working with children (in a classroom or camp setting would be an asset)

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Able and willing to work with a diversity of children, making accommodations when needed

• The ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Affinity for nature or being outdoors

• First Aid Certification is required

• A clean criminal record and vulnerable sector check prior to employment

• Preference will be given to applicants who have completed at least some post-secondary education.

The successful candidate must meet the criteria of the Canada Summer Jobs program noted below. We strongly encourage First Nations, Metis and Inuit students, and students from other underrepresented groups, to apply. An ideal candidate will have a background in Anthropology, Public History, Education, Museum Studies, First Nations studies, Environmental Studies, Geography or similar University program, and possess both a positive attitude and a strong work ethic. Prior work with children or volunteer experience at a museum or historic site would be an asset.

The successful candidate must meet the criteria of the Canada Summer Jobs Program:

  • be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
  • be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and,
  • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

How to Apply

You must include in your covering letter how you meet the Canada Summer Jobs eligibility requirements.Applications are due by April 30, 2025.Please e-mail resume and cover letter to:Myriam Hammami, Public & Education ProgrammerMuseum of Ontario [email protected]