Summer Camp Counsellor - Summer 2026

Position Type: Seasonal Contract, On-Call, Part-Time & Full-Time Options Available
Hours of Work: Variable - Monday through Friday, days 
Location: Orono, Ontario
Reporting to: Summer Camp Director and Summer Camp Supervisors
Start Date: July 2026, with training in June 2026

At Brimacombe ski area we don’t just offer skiing and snowboarding, we offer a place for all ages to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and create memorable experiences! Entering our ninth year of summer camps, we are currently seeking fun, outgoing, and responsible Camp Counsellors to help us make Camp Brimacombe a fun and safe place for our campers this summer.

As part of our Camp Brimacombe team, you will be responsible for assisting in programming and leading campers in fun, interactive activities that promote learning for not only the campers, but you as well. We will treat you with respect and give you the opportunity to take ownership this summer by providing input into the camp programs, and helping implement positive growth of campers and the camp itself. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality outdoor educational and recreational experiences for campers through leading weekly-themed programming
• Know, enforce and follow all safety guidelines associated with the camp and all program areas. This includes, but is not limited to, being responsible for your campers' safety and their whereabouts at all times
• Help write and implement a weekly schedule for your camp group
• Maintain accurate program records including incident reports, logbook documentation and daily attendance
  
• Lead campers through pre-programmed activities during Before and After Camps

Qualifications:

• Previous experience or education in camp, youth programs, recreation, working with children, or a related field
• Valid First Aid and CPR-C certification
• Provide Ministry of Labour Workplace Health and Safety certificate, prior to first day of work
  
• Provide HIGHFIVE Principals of Healthy Childhood Development certificate, prior to first day of work
• Successful applicants 18+ years of age will be required to provide a successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of employment
  
• Ability to lead, plan, organize and implement program activities
• Ability to work as a member of a team and the ability to accomplish task with little direct supervision
• Ability to engage in physical labour of lifting, moving (chairs/tables etc.), bending, running and lots of walking (this is a very active job)
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to legally work in Canada

To Apply:

Please complete an electronic application by clicking the APPLY button associated with this posting. We are currently not taking applications in-person.

We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Some of these positions are dependent on the Government of Canada's Canada Summer Jobs Program, providing wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations, to create quality work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30 years. 

Hiring Timeline:

• Initial interviews will be scheduled upon receipt of qualified applications and will be conducted via a virtual platform. We thank all applicants who respond, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Some candidates will then be selected for a final round of in-person interactive interviews
• Job posting will remain open until all positions are filled.
• Intermittent paid training will be scheduled mid-June through July.
• Regular hours will begin July, dependent on enrollment, start up and agreed upon availability of applicant.

Brimacombe is an equal and fair employer. Brimacombe is committed to an environment that is barrier free; if you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment and employment process, we will work with you to meet your needs. 

Information provided in all applications for employment is treated confidentially and pursuant to Brimacombe's privacy policy. By submitting an application you certify that the statements made by you are true and complete to best of your knowledge. You acknowledge that any misrepresentation made by you in connection with your application will be sufficient cause for rejection of your application or, if hired, for termination. You authorize investigation of all statements contained in your application and release from liability any person or company furnishing such information.