Responsibilities
Deliver full-day, nature-themed day camps to children ages 5 to 10
Follow VBGA’s COVID-19 protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all participants
Provide campers with a safe, educational, fun, and meaningful experience
Supervise and mentor a team of Volunteers and Junior Counselors
Ensure that the campers are signed in and out by their parents/guardians
Help to maintain and prepare program materials, supplies, and facilities
Oversee activity preparation, cleanup, and daily cleaning and sanitation
Perform standard First Aid procedures, group management practices, etc.
Complete effective documentation of incidents, accidents, behavioural concerns, etc.
Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding day-to-day camper experiences

Qualifications and Experience
Some post-secondary education and/or background in education, ecology, biology, or similar
Experience leading groups of school-aged children in a camp setting
Willingness to work outdoors in all weather conditions
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and respectfully as part of a team
Recent Criminal Records Check incl. Vulnerable Sector (or willingness to obtain prior to start)
Valid Standard First Aid Certification
Double-Vaccination Status (proof required at the time of onboarding)
Eligibility – This is a potentially funded position; to be eligible you must:
Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment
Be Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee protection status
Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Hours & Wage
$20.50/hour + 4% in lieu of vacation; Up to 16h between March 6th-10th 2023 for training and prep, full-time from March 13th-17th and March 20th-24th 2023, approx. 8:30am-4:30pm.

Contract Length
March 6th-24th 2023 with possibility of extension as a casual Environmental Educator or re-hire for Summer Camps based on experience, availability, and evaluation by Camp Coordinator.
Contact Natasha Friedmann (she/they), Camp Coordinator nfriedmann@vandusen.org