Summer Camp Counsellor
Do you have a passion for education and learning? Do you love working with children and youth? Do you consider yourself a coding or robotics specialist? Then we want you to join Camp STEAM as a Counsellor!
The Counsellor is enthusiastic and has excellent group management skills. Counsellors enjoy organizing the camp activities from setup to cleanup. The Counsellors respect health and safety procedures and are interested in developing their leadership skills.
Why join Camp STEAM?
Monday to Friday work schedule – weekends off!
Daytime work hours
Canada Day and Civic Holiday Off
Fun work environment and culture while working with children
Career pathing – get experience in the STEAM fields
Future Opportunities
Rewards and Recognition
Multiple locations to choose from
Responsibilities
The responsibilities of a Counsellor include but are not limited to:
Facilitate hands-on, problem-based activities for campers, guiding teams through experimentation, collaboration, and creative problem-solving.
Follow health, safety, and campsite cleaning procedures, including WHMIS, hazard checks and emergency protocols.
Note: Candidates applying for any position with Camp STEAM must have a valid certificate in Standard First Aid with CPR-C from a reputable provider of first aid training as recognized by WSIB / WCB / WorkSafe BC, as well as a Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector that was issued no earlier than August 28, 2025.
Successful Candidates Should Possess:
Working towards a high school diploma or enrolled at a post-secondary institution
1 year experience working with children
Knowledge and understanding of STEAM related topics
Inspirational and creative thinking skills
Customer service-oriented mindset
Teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to take initiative
Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to change
The ability to anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop effective solutions
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Must be able to commute to workplace location
This position may be funded through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Applicants must be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or protected persons to be eligible.
Although our camp season runs in July and August, we are looking for Summer Camp Counsellors to begin training in late June 2026. This is a full-time, contract role that is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working with children.
Hourly Wage
$19.00 per hour
Camp STEAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and welcome those who may contribute to further diversification, including Indigenous youth, racialized youth, Black youth, youth with disabilities (visible or invisible), 2SLGBTQI+ youth, and youth living in rural or official language minority communities. This position also supports national priorities such as exposure to technology and digital skills, including foundational artificial intelligence skills, and contributes to local priorities through children and youth programming. We are committed to providing accommodation in accordance with applicable human rights and accessibility legislation in Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta throughout the recruitment, selection, and employment process.
