If you are interested in applying for a paid summer position,
please email your resume and a coverletter to info@campnorthernlights.com. Be sure to indicate clearly in your coverletter what position(s) you are applying for.
Position: Director
Hiring for the upcoming season: 1 position
General Duties:
- Take part in evening curfew patrols with other scheduled staff
- Follow camp rules and expectations
- Serve as a positive role model for campers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Characteristics:
- Experience working with children
- Previous camping skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated artistic flair – performing skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player
- Basic First Aid
- Current Bronze Cross (strongly encouraged)
Expectations:
- Participate in the regional tag day program
- Participate in the pre camp work sessions
- Participate in the camp orientation program
- Participate in 5 camp sessions per week (Monday-Friday)
- Participate in camp closure
Position: Waterfront Lead
Hiring for the upcoming season: 1 position
Pre-Camp Season:
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- Inspect all waterfront conditions
- Prepare waterfront for season
- Ensure all safety and rescue equipment is in good repair and secure at the waterfront
- Prepare an inventory of equipment and list of repairs and replacements necessагу
- Become familiar with and ensure the system for swimmer and canoe identification is set up
- Ensure first-aid kit is complete and present at waterfront
- Attend and participate in pre-camp activities (tag day, set up weekend, orientation)
During Camp Season:
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- Responsible for safety at the Waterfront
- Inspect Waterfront and camp fire areas daily
- Submit daily report to the Camp Director
- Maintain order to the waterfront supply shed and lifejacket shed inspect first aid kit daily
- On the first day of camp, evaluate all swimmers abilities and designate areas according to swimmer ability
- Adhere to all lifesaving requirement and Ontario Camping Association standards
- Develop and implement waterfront emergency procedures including water search patterns
- Encourage all campers to participate in planned activities
- Disposal and management of all recycling for entire campgrounds (after meals)
End of Season:
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- Submit end of season written report on waterfront activities
- Submit end of season inventory of safety and waterfront equipment
- Make recommendations for future summer waterfront programs
- Attend and participate in end of season activities (clean up week – final week of summer)
Daily:
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- Coordinate and participate in daily schedule of activities and chores
- Assume responsibility for safety of campers and report all injuries to the Camp Director
- Participate in nightly campfire program
- Know where campers are at all times during sessions and special activities
- Ensure waterfront and campfire area is safe, clean and tidy
- Work to ensure that all campers are included, safe and comfortable
- Attend counsellor and staff meeting nightly
- Bring forth concerns to Camp Directors
- Report to the Director any counsellors who are absent or inactive during sessions
- Participate in all other camp activities
General Duties:
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- Complete bed check of entire camp once a week
- Take part in evening curfew patrols with other scheduled staff
- Follow camp rules and expectations
- Serve as a positive role model for campers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Characteristics:
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- Current NLS Life Saving Certification
- Must be 18 years of age
- Basic First Aid and CPR
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card
- Canoeing ORCKA Certification (encouraged)
- Experience working with children
- Camp and Lifeguard Experience
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
Expectations:
-
- Participate in the regional tag day program
- Participate in pre camp work sessions
- Participate in camp orientation program
- Participate in 5 camp sessions per week (Monday-Friday)
- Participate in camp closure
- Attend all 8 weeks (orientation week, 6 weeks with campers, clean up week)
Position: Lifeguard
Hiring for the upcoming season: 2 positions
Pre-Camp Season:
-
- Inspect all waterfront conditions
- Prepare waterfront for season
- Ensure all safety and rescue equipment is in good repair and secure at the waterfront
- Prepare an inventory of equipment and list of repairs and replacements necessагу
- Become familiar with the system for swimmer and canoe identification
- Ensure first-aid kit is complete and present at waterfront
- Attend and participate in pre-camp activities (tag day, set up weekend, orientation)
During Camp Season:
-
- Responsible for safety at the Waterfront
- Inspect Waterfront and campfire areas daily
- Submit daily report to the Camp Director
- Maintain order to the waterfront supply shed and lifejacket shed and inspect first aid kit daily
- On the first day of camp, evaluate all swimmers abilities and designate areas according to swimmer ability
- Adhere to all lifesaving requirements and Ontario Camping Association standards
- Implement waterfront emergency procedures including water search patterns
- Daily inspection of water crafts
- Encourage all campers to participate in planned activities
- Disposal and management of all recycling for entire campgrounds (after meals)
End of Season:
-
- Submit end of season written report on waterfront activities
- Submit end of season inventory of safety and waterfront equipment
- Make recommendations for future summer waterfront programs
- Attend and participate in end of season activities (clean up week – final week of summer)
Daily:
-
- Coordinate and participate in daily schedule of activities and chores
- Assume responsibility for the safety of campers and report all injuries to the Camp Director
- Participate in nightly campfire program
- Know where campers are at all times during sessions and special activities
- Ensure waterfront and campfire area is safe, clean and tidy
- Work to ensure that all campers are included, safe and comfortable
- Attend counsellor and staff meeting nightly
- Bring forth concerns to Camp Director
- Report to the Director any counsellors who are absent or inactive during sessions
- Participate in all other camp activities
General Duties:
-
- Take part in evening curfew patrols with other scheduled staff
- Enforce camp rules and expectations
- Serve as a positive role model for campers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
-
- Current Bronze Cross or NLS Life Saving Certification
- Basic First Aid and CPR
- Pleasure Craft Operators Card
- Canoeing Certification ORCKA (encouraged)
- Experience working with children
- Camp and Lifeguard Experience
- Strong communication skills
- Team player
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
Expectations:
-
- Participate in the regional tag day program
- Participate in pre camp work sessions
- Participate in camp orientation program
- Participate in 5 camp sessions per week (Monday-Friday)
- Participate in camp closure
- Attend all 8 weeks (orientation week, 6 weeks with campers, clean up week)
Position: Camp Cook
Hiring for the upcoming season: 2 position
Pre-Camp Season:
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- Prepare the kitchen area for season
- Complete an inventory of all kitchen supplies and equipment
- Prepare a list of material required for the summer
- Review the menu for each camp session suitable for the age and dietary needs of the campers
- Become familiar with kitchen equipment and location of supplies
- Read and become familiar with ‘Cooking 101’ manual
- Attend and participate in pre-camp activities (tag day, set up weekend, orientation)
During Camp Season:
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- Responsible for safety in the kitchen and eating area
- Required to adhere to OCA standards and Food Handler policies (must wear closed toe shoes, hat or head covering, and apron while cooking in the kitchen)
- Inspect kitchen and dining and surrounding area daily
- Maintaining kitchen hygiene
- Maintain order in the food storage supply room and water treatment system
- Submit daily report to the Camp Director
- Encourage all campers to participate in planned activities
- Prepare the pre-planned menu
- Evaluate and supervise campers on clean up
- Serving moderate quantity of food (seconds available) coordinate dining hall and assist
- Food preparation and serving,
- Keep daily log of all foods served, quantities, number of people served and waste to evaluate quantities prepared match what is required
- Dispose of all waste, garbage and recycling in main cabin
- Support duties of Director (as assigned by Director)
End of Season:
-
- Submit end of season written report on kitchen activities
- Submit end of season inventory of kitchen supplies and equipment
- Make recommendations for future year menus
- Attend and participate in end of season activities (clean up week – final week of summer)
Daily:
-
- Coordinate and participate in daily schedule of activities and chores
- Assume responsibility for the safety of campers and report all injuries to the Camp Director
- Participate in nightly campfire program
- Know where campers are at all times during meals and clean up
- Ensure main cabin, deck and dining hall are clean and tidy
- Supervise the refilling of condiment supplies after each meal
- Ensure food is prepared to meet daily programming schedule
- Food preparation must begin in an appropriate amount of time before the meal is scheduled to be served
- Report to the Director any counsellors who are absent or inactive during chores and mealtime
- Work to ensure all campers are included, safe and comfortable
- Attend counsellor and staff meeting nightly
- Bring forth concerns to Camp Directors
- Participate in all other camp activities
General Duties:
-
- Follow camp rules and expectations
- Serve as a positive role model for campers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Characteristics:
-
- Food Handlers Certificate
- Experience working with children
- Previous camping skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated cooking skills – performing skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player
- Basic First Aid
Expectations:
-
- Participate in the regional tag day program
- Participate in the pre camp work sessions
- Participate in the camp orientation program
- Participate in 5 camp sessions per week (Monday-Friday)
- Participate in camp closure
- Attend all 8 weeks (orientation week, 6 weeks with campers, clean up week)
Position: Arts & Crafts
Hiring for the upcoming season: 1 position
Pre-Camp Season:
-
- Prepare Arts and Craft area for season
- Prepare an inventory of all Arts and Crafts supplies
- Prepare a list of material required for the summer
- Develop a program of craft activities for each camp session suitable for the age and abilities of the campers
- Attend and participate in pre-camp activities (tag day, set up weekend, orientation)
During Camp Season:
-
- Responsible for safety in the arts and crafts area
- Inspect arts and craft shelter and surrounding area daily
- Maintain order in the Arts and Crafts storage shed
- Submit daily report to the Camp Director
- Evaluate all campers abilities and develop suitable activities
- Encourage all campers to participate in planned activities
- Supervise the maintenance of the outhouses and outdoor wash stand
- Routine cabin inspections (spot checking) ensuring tidiness and cleanliness is maintained
- Support duties of Director (as assigned by Director)
End of Season:
-
- Submit end of season written report on arts and crafts activities
- Submit end of season inventory of arts and crafts materials/equipment
- Make recommendations for future summer programs
- Attend and participate in end of season activities (clean up week – final week of summer)
Daily:
-
- Coordinate and participate in daily schedule of activities and chores
- Assume responsibility for the safety of campers and report all injuries to the Camp Directors
- Participate in nightly campfire program
- Know where campers are at all times during sessions and special activities and encourage counsellors to be active with campers during session
- Report to the Director any counsellors who are absent or inactive during sessions
- Ensure Arts and Crafts pavillion and surrounding area is clean and tidy
- Work to ensure all campers are included, safe and comfortable
- Attend counsellor and staff meeting nightly
- Bring forth concerns to Camp Directors
- Participate in all other camp activities
General Duties:
-
- Take part in evening curfew patrols with other scheduled staff
- Follow camp rules and expectations
- Serve as a positive role model for campers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Characteristics:
-
- Experience working with children
- Previous camping skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated artistic flair – performing skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player
- Basic First Aid
- Current Bronze Cross (strongly encouraged)
Expectations:
-
- Participate in the regional tag day program
- Participate in the pre camp work sessions
- Participate in the camp orientation program
- Participate in 5 camp sessions per week (Monday-Friday)
- Participate in camp closure
- Attend all 8 weeks (orientation week, 6 weeks with campers, clean up week)
Position: Games Lead
Hiring for the upcoming season: 1 position
Pre-Camp Season:
-
- Prepare games shed and field for season
- Prepare an inventory of all games supplies
- Prepare a list of material required for the summer
- Develop a program of activities for each camp session suitable for the age and abilities of the campers
- Attend and participate in pre-camp activities (tag day, set up weekend, orientation)
During Camp Season:
-
- Responsible for safety in the games area
- Inspect field area and equipment daily
- Maintain order in the games storage shed
- Submit daily report to the Camp Director
- Evaluate all campers abilities and develop suitable activities
- Encourage all campers to participate in planned activities
- Supervise the maintenance of the outhouses and outdoor wash stand
- Routine cabin inspections (spot checking) ensuring tidiness and cleanliness is maintained
- Support duties of Director (as assigned by Director)
End of Season:
-
- Submit end of season written report on games activities
- Submit end of season inventory of games materials/equipment
- Make recommendations for future summer programs
- Attend and participate in end of season activities (clean up week – final week of summer)
Daily:
-
- Coordinate and participate in daily schedule of activities and chores
- Assume responsibility for the safety of campers and report all injuries to the Camp Directors
- Participate in nightly campfire program
- Know where campers are at all times during sessions and special activities and encourage counsellors to be active with campers during session
- Report to the Director any counsellors who are absent or inactive during sessions
- Ensure field and surrounding area is clean and tidy
- Work to ensure all campers are included, safe and comfortable
- Attend counsellor and staff meeting nightly
- Bring forth concerns to Camp Directors
- Participate in all other camp activities
General Duties:
-
- Take part in evening curfew patrols with other scheduled staff
- Follow camp rules and expectations
- Serve as a positive role model for campers
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Characteristics:
-
- Experience working with children
- Previous camping skills
- Demonstrated leadership skills
- Demonstrated artistic flair – performing skills
- Demonstrated organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Team player
- Basic First Aid
- Current Bronze Cross (strongly encouraged)
Expectations:
-
- Participate in the regional tag day program
- Participate in the pre camp work sessions
- Participate in the camp orientation program
- Participate in 5 camp sessions per week (Monday-Friday)
- Participate in camp closure
- Attend all 8 weeks (orientation week, 6 weeks with campers, clean up week)