Camp Counselor (summer term)

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $20 / Hour

Camp Counsellor

About this Opportunity

The Ulnooweg Education Centre (UEC) is seeking passionate, caring, and enthusiastic individuals who are committed to youth leadership, land-based learning, and the sharing of Indigenous knowledge grounded in Etuaptmumk and Netukulimk.

The ideal candidate is studying in, or has experience in, education, science, social work, recreation, environmental studies, or a related field. Join our Summer Programs Team and spend your summer supporting high schoolaged Indigenous youth from across Atlantic Canada through immersive, STEAM- and culture-based camps held throughout Mikmaw and Peskotomuhkati territories.

Our summer camp programs bring together Elders, Knowledge Keepers, scientists, and community leaders to create meaningful learning experiences rooted in culture, curiosity, and connection. As a Camp Counsellor, you will play a key role in creating safe, supportive, and inspiring spaces where high-school aged youth can learn, grow, and be themselves.

In keeping with our commitment to Indigenous leadership and community-led programming, preference is given to Indigenous applicants. We warmly welcome Indigenous candidates to self-identify in their application, if they feel comfortable doing so.

Position Details

• Term : 16 weeks (May 4, 2026 August 28, 2026)
• Status : Seasonal / Full-Time
• Location : Multiple sites across Nova Scotia and New Brunswick
• Travel : Required (includes three 10-day overnight camps)

Your Role

Working alongside Camp Leaders and the Seasonal Program Coordinator, you will help deliver UECs summer programming and support youth through multi-day camp experiences.

You will :

What Were Looking For

We welcome applications from motivated candidates who bring kindness, openness, and a positive attitude to their work, and who are eager to learn, contribute, and grow in a community-centred environment.

You may be a great fit if you have :

We also value experience in :

Conditions of Employment

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What We Offer

Closing date : February 27, 2026

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis therefore early applications are strongly encouraged.

This position is dependent on funding / subsidy approval.

About Ulnooweg Education Centre

The Ulnooweg Education Centre is an Indigenous-led registered charity that supports Indigenous youth and communities through education rooted in culture, language, and connection to land.

Guided by the Mikmaw principle of Etuaptmumk (Two-Eyed Seeing), Ulnooweg brings together Indigenous Knowledge and other ways of learning through land-based education and STEAM programming. Our work is grounded in strong partnerships with communities, Elders, and Knowledge Holders, ensuring our programs are respectful, relevant, and community-led.

Through these relationships, we create meaningful opportunities for youth to build confidence, develop skills, and explore pathways for their future, while staying connected to who they are and where they come from.

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