March Break 2025 Camp Counsellor
Req ID: 25910
Vacancy Type: Seasonal
Number of Positions: 200
Closing Date: 01/03/2025
Job Summary
Are you interested in working for the City of Mississauga?
Do you enjoy working with children?
We have the job for you! Apply to be a March Break Camp Leader today!
Learn more from Melanie on what it is like to be a Camp Leader at the City!
Check out the tentative camp locations we have available for 2025: Camp Locations
Please note: We will be interviewing for this position as vacancies occur and therefore the posting may be removed earlier than the date advertised depending on business needs.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide an inclusive, safe and fun camp experience for campers to participate in sports, crafts, games, swimming, outdoor fun, and more.
- Work as part of a team to support goals and values of the camp program through quality instruction, excellent customer service and staff relationships.
- Plan and implement activities and provide instruction to meet the needs of all campers.
- Provide instruction to camps and ensure planning and preparation for all activities, camp games, and sports related to the camp program are carried out successfully.
- Supervise campers at all times and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of age by the start of the Camps employment session (March 1, 2025)
- By March 1, 2025 successful candidates must provide (at their own expense): **These are required to work but not to apply!**
- Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification (must be recognized by WSIB) which must remain current during employment period.
- HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.
- Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. This is a condition of employment.
- Enjoy working with children; previous experience is an asset.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
Check out more information on recruitment timelines here: Additional Information
Special Instructions
Please note: You are required to complete the form below and upload as an "Additional Document" as part of the application process.
Consent to Contact References
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2. Save the document as Your Name_Consent to Contact References
3. When applying, add your form as an additional document to your application
Hourly Rate/Salary: $17.20 - $18.92
Hours of Work: up to 40 hours per week
Work Location: Various
Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation Division ,
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
