Job Description

Salary: $152.00/Daily

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Start Date: As soon as possible

Language: English

Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree

Positions Available: 1

NOC Group: Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation, Sport and Fitness (5254)

NOC Job Title: Camp Leader

Expires in 119 days

Expires: 2021-03-30

Posted: 2020-11-30

Last Updated: 2020-11-30

Job Location(s)

Gambier Harbour, British Columbia

Job Description

Dates: Start date April 1 20

Wage: $152/per day ($19/hour) Full time year round. 30hrs/week

Location: Gambier Island, which is a 25 minute private boat trip from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver

Accommodation provided. April – August in a shared room in a small unheated cabin without plumbing, electricity, or internet. September – March in a heated shared room with all utilities. Food is included when guests are on site. Compliance with all federal and provincial health orders related to COVID-19 will be ensured, including the ability to remain 2m apart in shared accommodations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead staff training sessions for activities including archery, canoe, kayak, farming, arts and crafts, sports, hiking, and nature based education

• Plan recreational and sports activities for campers and adult guests

• Supervise a small team of 2-3 season staff

• Assist Managers with logistics by creating staff schedules, merchandise orders, and ensuring the maintenance of all recreational equipment.

• Instruct groups and individuals in arts, crafts and similar activities and lead groups and individuals in recreational programs including archery, canoe, kayak, sports, hiking, and nature based education

• Monitor recreational activities to ensure safety and provide first aid assistance when required

• Assist with co-ordination of special events

• Assist with additional marketing to increase group bookings particularly in the fall and winter

• In cooperation with other program staff, assist with regular cleaning and daily operations of the Camp Fircom site as required

• Other duties as required

Required Certifications and Experience

• Post-secondary degree in a relevant field and/or minimum two year experience as a supervisor or resource staff in an overnight camp

• 1 year of experience in leading the following activities: archery, canoe, kayak, arts and crafts, and farm based programming

• Willing to live full time on a remote site (Gambier Island) and able to work weekends and most major holidays

• Clear Criminal Record Check

• First Aid & CPR, (Wilderness First Aid preferred)

• Proven leadership ability to guide and motivate campers, staff, and volunteers.

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and ability to work under pressure, set priorities and meet deadlines particularly when organizing multiple programs at once

• Experience in public speaking and demonstrated ability to capture the attention of large groups

• Flexible and able to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Skills Considered an Asset

• Bronze Cross, OFA II

• Provincial certification in canoe or kayak

• Experience leading a staff team

• Demonstrated experience leading farm based education programs, particularly on a small scale vegetable farm.

• Fluency in a second language

NOTE: Employment as a Camp Coordinator is dependent on guest registration and rental bookings.

We appreciate all applications but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To Apply email a cover letter and resume 

Applications Accepted from Nov 30 2020 until position is filled

How to Apply

Expiring: Mar 30, 2021

Contact: Marissa Gilmour by email 

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