Outdoor Adventurers Senior Camp Counsellor

Job Description

The Outdoor Adventurers Camp Senior Counsellor position is full time (35 hours / week on average) commencing on or around June 8th, 2026 and finishing on or around August 28th, 2026 .

Roles and Responsibilities of the Outdoor Adventurers Senior Camp Counsellor

The successful candidate will assist with programming at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre for the month of June, while planning the programming to take place in the summer. The successful candidate will lead the delivery of the Outdoor Adventurers Day Camp program. The successful candidate will support the development of three junior camp counsellors, with support from senior BEF staff.

Pending available time, resources, and programming, the successful candidate may also assist with projects or delivery of public programming that will take place at the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre during their term of employment. This could include guiding activities for guests renting the property, assisting guests at astronomy evenings, or helping to clear and mark new or overgrown trails on the property.

This position may include some overnights, weekends, and evenings. Overtime will be accumulated over the course of the summer, and paid out at time x 1.5 after the end of the work term.

Certifications and Qualifications :

Successful candidates will have :

• a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle,
• experience safely leading groups in an outdoor setting,
• outdoor skills (additional certifications an asset) and knowledge of our local ecology,
• experience in an educational setting,
• current First Aid and CPR certifications (recommended)

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