The Opportunity
The Counsellor is responsible for ensuring the safety, care and enjoyment of all the registrants in the 2026 Summer Hockey Camps at the Bell Sensplex (Kanata), and/or Richcraft Sensplex (Gloucester), and/or Cavanagh Sensplex (Kinburn).
This is a contract position for 2026 Summer months.
Key Responsibilities
Ongoing
- Responsible for ensuring the safety, enjoyment and care of the campers
- Lead and supervise activities such as, but not limited to:
- On-ice and off-ice hockey development
- Classroom sessions aimed to grow participants skills in teamwork, problem solving etc.
- Off-ice workout routines
- Outdoor sport activities
- Manage relationships between campers, parents in a professional manner
- Responsible for following policies and schedules set out by Development Programs Coordinator/Camp Supervisor (e.g. signing in and out procedures, schedule of activities, etc.)
- Other duties as assigned by the Development Programs Coordinator/Camp Supervisor
Health & Safety Responsibilities and Accountabilities
Responsible for ensuring that all areas covered by Occupational Health & Safety Act (OHSA) are adhered to, specifically:
- Working in compliance with the provisions of the OHSA, regulations and internal policies and procedures
- Using or wearing protective equipment, devises or clothing when required
- Reporting any missing or defective equipment or protective device which could endanger himself or herself or another team member
- Reporting any contravention of the OHSA, regulations or SSE policies and procedures
Training
Responsible for completing on-line training modules as required, including, but not limited to:
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability - Customer Service Standards Training
- IASR: Information and Communications Standards
- Understanding Human Rights Training
- Ontario Worker Health & Safety Awareness
- Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System
- Violence and Harassment in the Workplace
May also be required to attend on-site training sessions as scheduled.
Qualifications (what we look for)
- Experience playing hockey at a high level is required.
- Able to work flexible hours during the day, Monday-Friday.
- Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing environments.
- Must be comfortable and enjoy working with children. Patience with children is essential.
- Previous child-care experience and/or Summer Camp counseling experience an asset.
- Professional, courteous demeanor.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Excellent communication skills (written and oral); bilingual (French & English) preferred.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
- Bilingualism (French & English) is an asset.
- Must be a team player.
- Must be at least 15 years of age.
Who We Are
The Sensplex Facilities, an affiliate of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, are Ottawa’s premier destinations for hockey, sports, and community events. Our three state-of-the-art locations, Bell Sensplex, Richcraft Sensplex, and Cavanagh Sensplex, serves as hubs for athletes, teams, and families looking for top-tier ice surface, fieldhouse, training programs and recreational opportunities.
What We Offer
Employees will have the opportunity to work in a unique industry, with access to to memorable fan experiences, and free on-site parking - along with the chance to contribute to an organization that takes pride in its people, its performance, and its community.
Compensation
$17.60 – 23.10 per hour, based on experience.
Job Status
Active Role: The position remains open until a suitable candidate is found.
We would like to thank all applicants for applying; however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications received will be maintained on file for a period of 6 months and may be referenced for future staffing requirements.
Senators Sports & Entertainment supports the goals of Ontario Regulation 191/11 - Integrated Accessibility Standards and is pleased to accommodate applicants who have a disability during the recruitment process. Please inform the Human Resources Department at 613-599-0250 if you require disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process.
SSE is committed to building an inclusive process that respects the dignity and independence of people with disabilities.
SSE confirms that it does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated decision-making tools in its recruitment or hiring processes. All candidate screening, evaluation, and selection decisions are conducted by human recruiters or hiring managers using predefined, job-related criteria, ensuring a fair, transparent, and human-led hiring process in compliance with applicable employment and privacy laws.
