Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority

PA Day Camps Counsellor (Casual Pool)

Job No: MVC28
Location: Almonte

Title:      PA Day Camp Counsellor

Casual - Hiring for January 31st, February 14th and additional monthly PA Day camps running throughout the school year (dates to be released periodically). Join this hiring pool, with opportunities for additional future roles (March break camp and summer camp program positions).

Pay: $18 - 19/hr

   

Summary:

The Counsellor is responsible for ensuring the safety, care and enjoyment of the registrants in Mill of Kintail Camp Programs.  The Counsellor works both indoors and outdoors, primarily outdoors facilitating programs in all kinds of weather conditions. The Counsellor also helps maintain the cleanliness and safety features of Conservation Area facilities.

Main Responsibilities (This is not an exhaustive list)

       

  • Responsible for ensuring the safety, enjoyment and care of the participants
  • Follow the program set out by the Head Counsellor
  • Responsible for following policies of and schedules set out by MVCA and the Head Counsellor (e.g. signing in and out procedures, schedule of activities, etc.)
  • Responsible for engaging the participants in a fun, enjoyable and educational experience
  • Other duties as assigned by the Head Counsellor

 

Required Education/Experience/Skills

  • Secondary or post-secondary student in environmental studies, natural science, outdoor recreation or related program.
  • Previous work or volunteer experience with children in an educational or recreational setting.
  • First Aid and CPR (Standard Level)
  • Must be flexible and easily adaptable to rapidly changing situations.
  • Strong verbal communication skills in English
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Negative Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check

 

Effort

  • Physical activity all day every day.
  • Most of the program takes place outdoors in different weather conditions (indoors during extreme weather).

 

Working Conditions

    • 80% of work is performed outside and may include periods of inclement weather
    • 20% of work is performed indoors
    • May be exposed to inclement weather
    • May be exposed to frustrated customers

 

Language

  • English.

 

 

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Living in Lanark County

MVCA's office is located in Carleton Place, one of several picturesque waterfront communities in the county including Almonte, Perth, and Smith Falls. All are located within an easy drive of our offices and are known for their beautiful streetscapes, scenic trails, and the friendliness of a small town, which make this area such a wonderful place to live.

A community rich in history, Carleton Place was settled in 1819 and saw a number of influential industries come into operation including a grist mill, lumber mills and the Findlay Stove Company. It was in 1829 that the area became formally known as Carleton Place.

Today, Carleton Place boasts a population of 10,000. It is a family-oriented community with a variety of social and recreation opportunities to suit just about everyone. And, it is a short distance to Ottawa with all that the nation's capital has to offer.

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