Location: Live on-site Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands
Contract Dates: September 2 – October 28, 2026
Compensation: 115 Daily + Room and Board
Reports to: Director Outdoor Education
Our Team
Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in camping and outdoor and experiential education. Working at Kandalore means you believe in supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness and respect, and the power of the outdoors for young people.
The Camp
Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers a traditional camp experience for children 6 – 16. Originally operating as a boy’s camp, Kandalore became co-educational in 1992. The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members. Please learn more about us at www.kandalore.com/.
Job Outline
Kandalore is currently seeking enthusiastic applicants to join our Outdoor Education Centre team this Winter!
Outdoor education facilitators are responsible for supervising, instructing, and facilitating groups of 8 – 12 students from grade 5 to 12 through a variety of outdoor activities. The program focuses on small group initiative challenges, cooperation and problem solving, leadership, and teamwork development. These aims are emphasized throughout visiting students’ overnight outdoor education experience and in activities such as canoeing, low ropes, rock climbing, biking and other outdoor activities. Candidates should be able to adapt their teaching styles to the different and unique characteristics of each group and program. Work also includes opportunities for program development and assisting with site maintenance. Experience with leading groups, teaching, or outdoor education is an asset.
The job is ideal for candidates who plan to pursue outdoor education or teaching children on a long-term basis and can use the opportunity to broaden their skills and experience. Kandalore truly believes that a strong, successful instructor team needs to be diverse. We encourage all people to apply!
Responsibilities
- Facilitate groups and lead OEC activities
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Adapt teaching styles to suit the different and unique characteristics of each group
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Support program development
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Contribute to a positive camp environment
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Assist with site maintenance
Required:
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Standard First Aid with CPR-C
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Bronze Cross Certification
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Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC)
Assets:
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Wilderness Advanced First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certification
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National Lifeguard Certification
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ORCKA 3,4 or Camp Canoeing Instructor Certification
How To Apply
If you or someone you know wants to learn and grow with us, please apply online at: Join Our Team | Kandalore if a position is posted, we are still actively seeking candidates, and you are welcome to apply.
Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.
Do You Need an Accommodation?
Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Hiring Manager if you require accommodation.
As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
