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STEM Summer Camp Counsellor: Job Description

Do you have a passion for education and learning? Do you love working with children and youth? Do you consider yourself a coding or robotics specialist? Then we want you to join STEM Camp as a Counsellor! 

The Counsellor is enthusiastic and has excellent group management skills. Counsellors enjoy organizing the camp activities from setup to cleanup. The Counsellors respect health and safety procedures and are interested in developing their leadership skills.

Applications open January 15th! We hope to see you soon!​

Why Work at STEM Camp

Monday to Friday work schedule – weekends off!  

Canada Day and Civic Holiday Off

Rewards and Recognition

Career pathing – get experience in the STEM fields

Fun work environment and culture while working with children

Daytime work hours

Future Opportunities

Multiple locations to choose from; for a full list of our sites please visit our STEM Camp Locations List

I worked for full time for STEM Camp this past summer and it was a great experience. The hours are perfect, I loved my coworkers and loved working with all the kids. The activities were creative and the weekly themes kept up the engagement. If you like working with kids, this is a great position for you.
Many ways to learn and improve your skills. Learned how to teach STEM activities in person and virtually. Really enjoyed the work environment. Great work hours.
A great place to work with a very structured and organized day-to-day schedule. The kids were easily handled with the excellent cooperation provided amongst each of the workers. Staff made work a fun and enjoyable place to be for everyone in the environment.
I started out as a camp counsellor and made my way up to camp lead throughout my years in university. It’s a great place to work throughout the summer! If you love working with kids, enjoy stem subjects and working full time, while still having time in the evenings and weekends for yourself, this job is for you!

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of a Counsellor include but are not limited to:
  • Leading activities for campers including inquiry and discussion
  • Assisting campers in learning more about STEM Camp projects
  • Creating a fun, enjoyable, and safe atmosphere for campers
  • Modelling appropriate behaviour and positive interactions
  • Engaging with each camper as they work through activities
  • Ensuring that all campers under your care are treated equally, consistently, and fairly
  • Providing consistent and specific direction in the supervision of campers
  • Demonstrating a positive attitude, thoughtfulness, and good decision-making
  • Being self-confident and able to accept and adopt constructive feedback
  • Following all daily campsite cleaning procedures
  • Carrying out other reasonable duty requests from the Camp Coordinator, Program Coordinator or a member of the Management Team
Note: Candidates applying for any position with STEM Camp must have a valid certificate in Standard First Aid with CPR-C from a reputable provider of first aid training as recognized by WSIB, as well as a Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector that was issued no earlier than August 22, 2024.

Successful Candidates Should Possess

  • Working towards a high school diploma or enrolled at a post-secondary institution
  • 1 year experience working with children
  • Knowledge and understanding of STEM related topics
  • Inspirational and creative thinking skills
  • Customer service-oriented mindset
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to take initiative
  • Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to adapt to change
  • The ability to anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop effective solutions
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Must be able to commute to workplace location
  • Applicants who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be prioritized

What to Expect

Although our camp season runs in July and August, we are looking for Counsellors to begin training in late June 2025. This is a full-time, contract role that is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working with children.

Hourly Wage

$17.20 per hour