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Job posting closes: March 3rd, 2025 at 5:00pm Yukon Standard Time 

Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of young campers and create lasting memories? At our Canada Games Centre summer camps, we believe that every child deserves an unforgettable experience filled with growth, laughter, and fun. As a Camp Leader, you will have the unique opportunity to inspire, guide, and foster a sense of community among campers, all while sharing the excitement of summer adventures. We’re looking for enthusiastic, passionate individuals who are eager to bring their creativity and energy to our team. If you’re ready to help shape the next generation of campers and make an impact that will last long after the summer ends, we’d love for you to join us!

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

The City promotes work life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted.  Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Leaders 2, Summer Day Camp

Job Code: 226
Department: Recreation 

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Summer Camp Coordinator, the incumbent monitors, facilitates, delivers and supports a diverse range of programs including arts, crafts and recreational activities for various age groups.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Plan, organize and deliver camp activities including games, sports, arts, crafts, cultural activities, field trips and special events.
2. Oversee a group of participants to ensure safety at all times.
3. Liaise with stakeholders including parents/guardians, camp participants and other City staff to provide updates and communicate concerns.
4. Respond to inquiries and distribute information regarding the summer camp program.
5. Perform light janitorial duties (i.e. clean-up).
6. Transport participants to and from field trips.
7. Perform administrative duties including preparing and submitting weekly reports.
8. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
9. Other related duties.

Category Recreation & Sports

Position Requirements

Working Conditions:

Majority of work is performed under public recreation setting environment with some exposure to noisy conditions and bodily fluids. Required to participate in water activities with participants.

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Post secondary education in recreation or related field.
• 1 year previous experience in child care, day camp or recreational environment dealing with children/youth.
• WHMIS.
• Food Safe Level I is an asset
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector check.
• Standard First Aid and CPR, Level C.
• Class 5 Drivers’ License.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Vehicle, first aid and a variety of sporting equipment and general office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to word processing, electronic mail, timesheets, etc.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview. 

Employment Contract YEU Local Y046

Range $25.00

Hours Per Week 5 X 8 Hours

Guaranteed Minimum Hours 40

Organizational Unit City of Whitehorse -> Community Services -> Recreation

Location City of Whitehorse - Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C2 CA (Primary)