Camp Counsellor
Title: Camp Counsellor (22 positions)
Reports to: Program and Camp Coordinator
Location: 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls ON L2H 3N3
Hours: 35-40 hours/ week
Hourly Wage: $19/hour
Duration: (June 29, 2026 – August 21, 2026)
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Program and Camp Coordinator, the Camp Counsellors are responsible for the care and safety of children, youth and adults on the autism spectrum. Camp Counsellors are scheduled to work 1:1 or 2:1 with participants and help their assigned camper(s) to participate in the scheduled activities of the program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensures that all participants in their care are having a fun, safe and rewarding experience
- Supervise and actively engage assigned camper(s) throughout the camp day
- Participate in and support camper(s) in daily swimming activities
- Personal care, including toileting, changing, feeding, and lifting may be required
- Work with the Lead staff and other camp counselors to support campers with behavior challenges
- Customize and adapt activities throughout the session to meet individual needs
- Ensure personal items belonging to the participant are accounted for
- Communicate and provide daily updates with the families of the participants in their care
- Writes daily/weekly reports for the participants in his/her care
- Provide input for reports of serious incidents and occurrences as needed
- Rotate every week between different campers and different rooms and activities
- Ensures full compliance with Autism Ontario policies and procedures
- Ensures confidentiality of all participant records
- Assists with clean-up of programs at the end of the season including: storing supplies and equipment, identifying broken equipment, and inventory count
- Be responsible for the safety and security of staff and participants:
o Follow Code of Conduct and Operational Policies of Autism Ontario
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o Follow all Ontario Camp Association (OCA) standards
o Respond to First Aid and Emergencies as required
o Maintain health and safety standards by keeping program areas safe, clean and organized
o Complete incident report forms when necessary
o Follow Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) guidelines
- Prepare and maintain individual reports as appropriate
- Maintain a positive, energetic and inclusive camp environment and act as a role model for staff, volunteers and participants
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Experience working with individuals on the autism spectrum is preferred
- Previous experience working in a camp or recreational environment is an asset
- Experience modifying/adapting activities to meet the needs of the assigned camper(s)
- Experience in program planning is an asset
- Leadership experience is an asset
- Current criminal reference check including the Vulnerable Sector Check (6 months)
- Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C required (through Summer 2026)
- Current BMS training is an asset
- Strong interpersonal and oral communication skills and conflict resolution skills
- Individual must be able to participate with high energy in all scheduled activities
- Must be comfortable entering the pool and supporting camper(s) during swimming activities
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of social justice, neurodiversity, equity, inclusion, anti-racism, anti-Black racism, anti-ableism
Please note that Autism Ontario may utilize AI-based tools during the recruitment and selection process to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of our hiring procedures.
Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover. Please include the position you are applying for. We thank everyone for their interest in this position; however, only those candidates invited to interview with us will be contacted.
Autism Ontario is an equal opportunity employer committed to maximizing the diversity of our organization, and actively encourages individuals on the autism spectrum and from all equity seeking groups to apply. We are pleased to consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veterans status or any other legally protected factors.
Autism Ontario is committed to providing a barrier-free work environment in concert with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. As such, Autism Ontario will make accommodations available to applicants with disabilities upon request during the hiring process.
