Camp Maintenance Officer
Department: Properties
Term: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Onsite: Camp Samac, Oshawa, ON
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy that Scouts Canada is actively looking to fill.
Salary: The salary for this role is $43,587 per year.
Do you want to be part of creating amazing outdoor adventures for youth? At Scouts Canada, our mission is “to help develop well-rounded youth, better prepared for success in the world” by enabling youth to participate in amazing adventures.
Role Overview:
The Camp Maintenance Officer at Scouts Canada is responsible for ensuring the safe, clean, and efficient operation of camp facilities, equipment, and grounds. This includes maintaining all infrastructure to meet health and safety standards, supporting construction and maintenance projects, and ensuring compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. The role also involves responding to security concerns, representing Scouts Canada to external stakeholders with professionalism, and fostering strong partnerships with volunteers. A commitment to health and safety legislation, high-quality customer service, and collaborative teamwork is essential to success in this position.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Operations: Maintain camp, materials and equipment in good working order and to required safety standards.
- Operations: Maintain all camp facilities in a clean, hygienic condition, meeting all health regulations.
- Operations: Assist with construction and camp maintenance projects as directed
- Safety: Ensures camp is secure and responds to any security concerns as required
- Safety: Maintain camp tools and equipment in good working condition using applicable safety equipment
- Safety: Ensure proper disposal of all waste materials following all applicable laws and regulations
- Safety: Ensure local compliance and reporting with all regulatory and safety obligations.
- Other duties: As assigned.
· Externality: Represent the organization to external stakeholders, agents, clients and partners and provide high-quality customer service.
· Health and Safety: Follow Health and Safety legislation and regulations and report deficiencies.
· Volunteers: Continuously improve partnerships between staff and volunteers,
Qualifications and Job-Specific Competencies:
· High school Diploma
· Certifications: Drinking Water Systems, Pool Operations (if applicable for the camp), Chainsaw Operator, or willingness to obtain these certifications.
· 2+ years related experience in one of the following areas: camp maintenance, facility maintenance, general construction, custodial, landscaping
· Health and Safety: Knows all health and safety legislation related to the operation of outdoor and residential settings and is able to keep up to date with any changes and implement necessary operational updates as a result.
· Risk Management: Ability to identify, mitigate or escalate risks across a portfolio of outdoor education/residential settings.
· Maintenance: Broad general knowledge of building and equipment maintenance
· Technical Proficiency: Strong computer and technical skills and a growth-mindset when approaching new technology, including proficiency with Microsoft 365 / Office applications
· Travel: Must hold a valid Canadian driver’s license or have equivalent ability to travel.
Working Conditions:
- Clear PRC (Police Record Check) and VSS (Vulnerable Sector Check) are required before the start date.
- Mandatory training requirement
· Works on-site at a camp setting.
· Indoor and outdoor camp work setting during all seasons.
· Regular working hours – some evenings or weekends will be required.
· Regular exposure to hazardous materials (paint, cleaning chemicals, fuel products, etc.)
· Some travel may be required depending on operational needs (< 10%)
Physical Demands:
· Ability to move around the property and be on feet for an extended period
· Ability to lift up to 50lbs
· Climbing ladders and working above head frequently
· Pushing, pulling and bending over frequently
· Operating machinery
· Sitting at a computer for extended periods of time
Ready to Apply?
If this role excites you, we want to hear from you! Please take the time to tell us about yourself in a cover letter — we want to hear your story — your background, your accomplishments, and why you feel this role is a good fit for you!
Please submit your cover letter.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We will be reviewing resumes as they are submitted.
Equity, Diversity & Inclusion: Scouts Canada is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in our workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized individuals, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from other equity-deserving communities.
Accessibility and Accommodation: Scouts Canada is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free selection processes and work environments. Accommodation requests should be made in advance to HR at [email protected]. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
AI Disclosure: At Scouts Canada, we are committed to inclusive, respectful, and transparent recruitment. To support our selection process, we may use AI tools that assess responses to role-specific questions and experience-never personal details like your name or address. All data is handled in line with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA) and our privacy policies, used only for recruitment, and never shared externally without your consent. If you have questions, please contact: [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $43,587.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
Application question(s):
- Do you have at least 2+ years related experience in one of the following areas: camp maintenance, facility maintenance, general construction, custodial or landscaping?
Work Location: In person
