ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:
Girls Inc. of Upper Canada is a charitable organization that provides girls with trusting, mentoring relationships and evidence-based, hands-on programming in a pro-girl environment. We believe in girls' innate ability and, through compensatory programming, healthy risk-taking, and sustained exposure, we encourage them to trust their intuition. Our intentional programming is strengths-based and prevention-focused, and equips girls to overcome barriers to grow up strong, smart, and bold. We support girls in reaching their full potential while advocating with and for them to end inequity and discrimination. Girls Inc. welcomes all girls aged 6-18, including youth who are a part of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and/or are exploring their gender identity during their time at Girls Inc.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Enhanced Participant Support Facilitator works closely with permanent Girls Inc. staff and the summer program team to ensure that more than 200 girls aged 6-12 can participate fully, safely, and joyfully in summer programming across Leeds & Grenville.
This role provides intentional, proactive support to participants who benefit from additional 1:1 guidance, while also strengthening the overall capacity of the program team. Grounded in trauma-informed, strengths-based, anti-oppressive, and intersectional feminist practice, the Enhanced Participant Support Facilitator helps create camp environments where belonging is built in, not added as an afterthought.
The Enhanced Participant Support Facilitator will offer individualized participant support, assist with transitions, and facilitate activities within a group throughout the day. They will collaborate closely with Summer Program Coordinators, Program Facilitators, and administrative staff to ensure participant needs are understood, communicated clearly, and responded to with care and consistency.
This role is ideal for someone who is confident supporting children with behavioural, emotional, social, or developmental needs and who is passionate about inclusive program design. While the Enhanced Participant Support Facilitator will primarily function as a program facilitator, they may be intentionally assigned to provide enhanced support to specific participants as needs arise, with guidance from permanent staff and the summer team.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide 1:1 support to participants with behavioural, emotional, social, or developmental needs as needed
- Support participants with daily transitions, including arrival, activity changes, and end-of-day routines
- Implement and model trauma-informed, strengths-based, and anti-oppressive approaches
- Support participants in building self-regulation, communication, confidence, and coping skills
- Communicate regularly with program staff about participant needs, emerging concerns, and effective strategies
- Share tools and approaches with fellow staff to support inclusive, responsive program delivery
- Participate in daily team check-ins and debriefs
- Facilitate activities within a group that are inclusive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate
- Contribute to a positive camp culture where every girl feels seen, supported, and valued
This position will be funded through Canada Summer Jobs. Applicants must be 15-30 years of age and be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Position is outreach-based with travel throughout Leeds & Grenville required.
*hiring multiple positions
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Passion for the Girls Inc. mission and a strong interest in gender equity and social justice
- Commitment to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-oppressive practices
- Experience supporting children or youth with diverse behavioural, emotional, social, or developmental needs
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team
- Calm, thoughtful, and flexible approach to problem-solving and challenging situations
- Ability to build trusting, compassionate relationships with children and youth
- Understanding of child development, emotional regulation, behaviour support, or disability inclusion is an asset
- Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, dynamic summer camp environment
- Experience in group facilitation or youth programming is an asset
- Valid driver’s licence, a good driving record, and regular access to a reliable vehicle
- Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred
- Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check required
- Priority may be given to candidates with post-secondary studies in social work, Child and Youth Care, psychology, disability studies, or related fields
TO APPLY:
Please send a cover letter and resumé to the attention of Lesley Hubbard, Executive Director at [email protected]
Posting deadline: Friday 15 May 2026 at 4:30pm
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 9 weeks
Pay: $17.60-$19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Mileage reimbursement
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
