International Liaison

Job Posting

International Liaison

Location: Live on-site Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands

Contract Dates: June 15th – August 25th, 2026, room & board included

Reports to: Assistant Director – Operations & Assistant Director – Camp Life

Our Team

Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in camping and outdoor and experiential education. Working at Kandalore means you believe in supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness and respect, and the power of the outdoors for young people.

The Camp

Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers an un-matched camp experience for children 6 – 16, providing the best of both canoe-tripping and camp activities. The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members.

Camp Kandalore helps kids to know and be themselves. We believe in authenticity of character; that challenging our campers develops resilience and independence; that the outdoors is an ideal environment where kids can learn and have fun; that an accepting environment promotes belonging and connection; and that our facilitators and staff inspire our campers. Most importantly, we believe that a positive camp culture leads to highly transformative experiences for young people.

Job Outline

The International Liaison position supports our international campers throughout their session at Kandalore. They act as the liaison between the campers and our International Team forming strong connections with each camper and providing an insight into their camper experience. The International Liaison role operates in a session-by-session cycle, with specific tasks that must be accomplished.

Responsibilities Include

• Support the International Team and the Assistant Director of Operations with the arrival and departure schedule & logistics.
• Coordinate camper arrival and departure with Section Heads, Counsellors, and ensure they are ready for their camper arrival.
• Form connections with each camper, and provide regular updates and photos to The International Team.
• Support International Campers with scanning letters home.
• Support International Campers with adjusting to Camp Life.
• Daily check ins with the health centre, Section Heads and the International Team to support the well-being of campers.
• Support Directors and Senior Staff with operations of camp.
• Delivery of communication plan to international families.
• Connect with campers and staff on a regular basis.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of summer camp experience and / or working with youth.
• Exceptional oral and written skills.
• Ability to speak multiple languages would be considered an asset to this role (specifically English, Spanish and French).
• Standard First Aid with CPR-C.
• Bronze Cross Lifesaving Certification preferred.

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

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