Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC), a national membership-based organization, empowers every girl in Guiding to discover herself and be everything she wants to be. Our mission is to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls. Together, we’re building our vision of A better world, by girls.
Girl Guides of Canada is actively seeking a Summer Day Camp Counsellor
(June 29-August 28, 2026)
601-149 East Liberty Street in Toronto, ON
About This Opportunity
Reporting to the Team Lead, Outdoor Experiences, in this role, you will be responsible for facilitating the Summer Day Camp experience for 6–12-year-old girls. In this role, you will work directly with GGC girl members and non-members. We are looking for fun, energetic, and responsible individuals who love working with children and want to contribute to an unforgettable experience for campers. As a Summer Day Camp Counsellor, you will help campers explore, challenge themselves, be adventurous, and make lifelong memories
Position Specifics
In this role you will:
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Facilitate engaging activities for campers, including various activities, crafts, games, as well as taking them off-site to various nearby locations (including taking public transportation).
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Supervise and be responsible for the duty-of-care of campers, including building relationships with campers throughout their day camp experience.
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Facilitate both indoor and outdoor activities in various weather conditions.
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Work co-operatively with other Camp Counsellors and GGC staff, including communication to Site Lead and Supervisors/Managers.
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Attend all training and orientation prior to camp starting.
General:
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Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
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Apply organizational policies regarding diversity, inclusivity and equity to content, member communication, and customer service – fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging camp environment.
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Embody and uphold GGC’s values, Code of Conduct, and mission.
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Other duties as assigned.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.
Requirements:
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Able to be a member of a dynamic staff team delivering a girl-centred, exciting day camp program experience to girls.
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Be an effective role model to campers and colleagues, including actively participating in the solution of concerns that may arise.
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Willingness to have flexible work hours, including early mornings, evenings and overnights.
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Be available for the full duration of the day camp program (June 29 through August 28, 2026.
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Must be 18 years of age or older in adherence to Girl Guides of Canada standards for risk management.
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Demonstrated experience working with children in a recreational setting, preferably in a camp setting.
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Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, balancing multiple competing priorities.
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Demonstrate responsibility, leadership, and organizational skills.
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Strong communicator with a demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service.
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Have and/or be willing to obtain Standard First Aid with CPR C.
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Obtain a Police Records Check to comply with the requirements of Girl Guides of Canada. If hired, Girl Guides of Canada will cover the cost to complete a PRC through our process only, and we will provide further instruction once hired.
Assets:
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Knowledge of the Girl Guides of Canada program is an asset.
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Familiarity/comfortability in navigating downtown Toronto is an asset.
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Prior experience planning and implementing children’s programs and activities is an asset.
Priority hiring for this position will be given to the applicant(s) who can complete the full contract and/or have experience in girl-centred facilitated experiences.
Eligibility Criteria:
This position is funded through the 2026 Canada Summer Jobs Program.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to qualify for the program:
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You are between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment.
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You are a Canadian citizen, permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment and,
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You are legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations and have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
Hourly Rate: $17.60/ hour
Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. Please note that GGC accepts all genders for job applications.
GGC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free, and we encourage applications from people who are racialized, Indigenous, people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and other equity seeking groups. GGC welcomes girls and women – cisgender and transgender – as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in spaces that focus on and are driven by the experience of girls.
Upon request, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada will make available accommodations during the recruitment process. Please note we do not require applicants to identify as a person with disability, or to disclose their disability, to request or access accommodation. Accommodation requests should be made
We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
