Summer Camp Director - Camp Samac

Summer Camp Director - Camp Samac

Department : Properties

Term : Full-Time Temporary (Fixed-Term : January–August)

Hours : 20 - 40 hours per week

Location : Hybrid (January–June); On-site (July–August)

On-site Location : Camp Samac, Oshawa, ON

Vacancy Status : This posting is for an existing vacancy that Scouts Canada is actively looking to fill.

Wage : $31.81 per hour

Closing Date : January 23, 2026

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 outdoor adventures. We need passionate individuals who share in our mission by leading one of our various summer camp programs.

Role Overview

The Summer Camp Director is responsible for overall leadership of the designated summer camp program. They will provide leadership to core business areas including risk management, managing staff and volunteers, program development and implementation; ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all campers, staff and volunteers; working within the approved operating budget; and adhering to all safety standards.

The Summer Camp Director will collaborate with a variety of Scouts Canada Property support personnel, which may include a Camp Warden, Camp Ranger, designated property maintenance team and Property Operations administrative staff.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Supporting and providing leadership for all camp programs and staff
• Provide high quality customer service while completing day-to-day administrative responsibilities.
• Develop and deliver summer camp curriculum adhering to Scout Canada’s Safety standards as well as ensuring program objectives align with the Canadian Path
• Recruit, train and mentor staff and volunteers in accordance with Scouts Canada Human Resource policies and procedures
• Managing camp budget to ensure operating expenses align with approved camp budget and report variances to direct Supervisor, requesting approval from direct Supervisor for expenses that exceed or are not in the approved camp budget.
• Provide leadership to risk management practices, building a culture of safety, reporting accidents and incidents to direct Supervisor and / or Safe Scouting in a timely manner.
• Support the development of 3rd party partnerships, with a focus on building sustainable operating relationships.
• Collaborate with Property Support personnel, which may include Scouts Canada staff and / or volunteers to ensure long-term sustainability of camp infrastructure and physical assets, reporting any damages or safety concerns to the appropriate individual.
• Support the development of fund-raising initiatives which may include investigating and writing grants, fundraising events, etc.
• Provide leadership to food services staff (where applicable), ensuring balanced and nutritious meals are prepared in accordance with Food Safe Handling requirements and that all food storage and preparation areas meet or exceed applicable health regulations. Monitor overall food budget and expenses.
• Provide leadership to Health and Wellness staff, which may include First aiders, registered Nurse, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), etc. ensuring that all campers, staff and volunteers are supported with their health and wellness needs.
• Provide reports as needed including the end of season report with recommendations for the following year.
• Ensure that camp program operations adhere to all applicable legislation, acts, Scouts Canada policies and procedures and industry best practices.
• Support marketing and promotion activities as required.
• Develop a positive working relationship with the volunteer Camp Committee and seek approval from your direct Supervisor for any initiatives or recommendations a Camp Committee wishes to implement prior to implementation.

Qualifications and Job-Specific Competencies :

Working Conditions

Physical Demands :

Work Schedule :

This position has varying hours and work schedules depending on the season as follows :

January – May : Up to 20 hours per week (Part-time)

June – August : Up to 40 hours per week (Full-time)

September : Up to 20 hours per week (Part-time)

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