Day Camp Counsellor - Summer Seasonal

Why work for the Town of Canmore: For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens.  Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork. As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore. The organization is committed to supporting a triple bottom line sustainable future for all by promoting wellness and active living, being leaders in environmental stewardship, and ensuring the effective and efficient use of taxpayer dollars.

Position Overview: Reporting to the Child and Youth Coordinator at the Town of Canmore, Day Camp Counsellors are responsible to deliver safe, fun, and memorable day camp experiences for participants. As a member of the Recreation Department, a counsellor will be responsible to plan and implement program itineraries which provide meaningful and age-appropriate activities for children and youth in our community. The number one priority will be the supervision, enjoyment, and safety of program participants. The Day Camp Counsellors are committed to helping the community connect, build friendships, and create memories that will last a lifetime. This position is for someone who is friendly, confident, and a team player, with a proven dedication to providing exceptional care and programming for youth.

Core Accountabilities:

• Is generally knowledgeable about the Town of Canmore services and is able to respond to inquiries about recreation facility building hours and other age-appropriate recreation opportunities 
• With direction and guidance from the Child and Youth Coordinator develops and facilitates camp activities, games and crafts 
• Follows established departmental standard operating procedures 
• Punctuality and promptness are paramount to support the program’s success 
• Take daily attendance and maintain accurate and confidential Participant Information Forms 
• Anticipates sensitive issues and plans an appropriate strategy 
• Able to work outside in a variety of weather conditions & outdoor pursuit 

Education & Qualifications:

• Post-secondary education in a related field such as education, outdoor pursuits or recreation or a minimum of one-year childcare, day camp or relevant experience. - preferred 
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR Certification, including AED – required 

Abilities & Experience:

• 2 years of related experience in childcare, day camp or relevant experience – preferred 
• Strong oral and written communication in English – required 
• Ability to participate in day camp related activities (e.g. swimming, hiking) – required 
• Ability to be flexible and versatile in changing circumstances (e.g. weather, behavior) – required 

• Ability to work cooperatively with other counsellors, support staff, and parents. – required 

Term & Work Schedule: This is a full - time temporary seasonal position (40 hours), leading camps during the Canmore Summer break from June 18^th to August 28^th, 2026. The work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8.30 AM – 5.30 PM. Training date will be June 18^th, 2026. The starting wage rate is $21.69.

Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.

How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word) and click the “Apply Now” button below. To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:

1. Why do you want to work as a Day Camp Counsellor for the Town of Canmore?
2. What experience, skills, training, and (most importantly) attitude will you bring to enhance the team and enrich our community?

Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks.  The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The Town of Canmore is committed to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, family status, ancestry, place of origin, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

We believe diversity strengthens our organization, and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodation is available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected]