Date Posted: June 12, 2026
Position Title: Day Camp Counsellor
Location: YMCA Camp Kanannaq
Term: Seasonal, Full-Time
Hours: 40 hours per week
Start Date: June 22, 2026
End Date: September 2, 2026
Salary: $18.25 per hour
Reports To: Assistant Coordinator of Camp Programs
This position will be funded by the Canada Summer Jobs grant.
Canada Summer Jobs Criteria
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Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of the employment.
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Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
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Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations. International participants are not eligible. Recent immigrants are eligible if they are Canadian citizens or permanent resident
Nature & Scope
YMCA Camp Kanannaq is located on Nadsilnich (West) Lake, a 20 minutes drive from Prince George, BC. It is situated on 200 acres of beautiful forested lakefront property. We have a beautiful waterfront where campers spend part of each day swimming or boating, and many forested program spaces for activities such as archery, fire-building, and orienteering. During July and August, Camp Kanannaq offers day camp programs for youth ages 5-17, with one week camps for youth ages 5-15, and two and three week leadership development programs. In the spring and fall, Camp Kanannaq offers day and overnight Outdoor Education programs.
Camp Kanannaq operates as a day camp, and does not offer accommodation to staff during regular programming. Our limited indoor spaces and facilities provide a rustic setting for those who enjoy working outside. Camp Kanannaq employs 15-20 staff during the summer, with a smaller team of about 3-5 during Outdoor Education seasons. Successful Camp Kanannaq staff are self-motivated individuals whose ambition is to help children and youth develop in an outdoor camp setting, who are ready to work hard outdoors in all conditions, and who believe in 5-star customer service for all participants.
YMCA Camp Kanannaq is seeking individuals to fill the role of Camp Counselor.
Counselors are responsible for delivering and facilitating activities for their group of campers including all applicable land and waterfront programming. The counselors work on a team with all of the camp staff. Counselors are responsible for the health wellness, and safety of participants. Patience, and adaptability is essential as counselors will be working with a wide variety of campers. It is important that counselors are outgoing and not afraid to be loud and goofy and contribute to the magic of camp.
Major Responsibilities- in this position, you will:
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Lead and facilitate all applicable activities; including water programming, including canoeing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding
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Participate and lead theme days, including dressing according to that weeks theme when required.
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Demonstrate an ability to mitigate the inherent risk associated with the camp environment
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Maintain a safe, neat, orderly and clean environment of all activity areas and washrooms · Work with the Assistant Coordinators programming is age appropriate and maintained to a high standard. Seek help from the Assistant Coordinator when necessary.
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Actively supervise group of campers at all times
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Create and maintain positive connections with campers.
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Manage group dynamics and behaviours to ensure the emotional and physical safety of all campers.
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Assist in camp maintenance and cleanliness.
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Maintain regular attendance, punctuality and be appropriately prepared for all activities in all weather conditions.
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Be in accordance with all provincial camps and YMCA standards, policies, procedures, and maintain safety.
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Share passion for camp and the outdoors, integrating and promoting healthy child development.
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Share camps values of caring, responsibility, honestly, respect, and inclusivity.
Qualification-you bring:
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Standard First Aid and CPR C required
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Class 2 Drivers License or willingness to obtain (training provided) is considered an asset
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Physical ability to do the duties required
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Previous camp experience or working with children is considered an asset
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This position may be funded by Canada Summer Jobs, therefore all successful candidates must meet the grant criteria
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Successful candidate will be required to provide 3 satisfactory references
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Successful candidates will be required to provide a current and satisfactory Criminal Record check with a Vulnerable sector search issued no later than six (6) months preceding the start date.
About YMCA BC:
By igniting belonging and championing health equity, YMCA BC strengthens the foundations of community. With over 3,000 employees and volunteers, YMCA BC serves 150,000 individuals of all ages, backgrounds and abilities across hundreds of service locations, from the Sunshine Coast to Fort St. John.
As a charity, YMCA BC promotes equitable access to healthier outcomes by providing vital programs and services to help address many of our communities' most pressing social issues, including health and wellness, affordable child care and camps, mental health, employment services and community health.
We believe there is potential inside all of us and envision vibrant, healthy and inclusive communities for all.
YMCA BC is firmly committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (EDIB). By taking an intersectional approach to our programs and services, the YMCA is committed to creating spaces and experiences where everyone feels safe, welcome, and like they belong. Learn more at bc.ymca.ca.
Application Process-ready to make a difference?
We invite you to apply today and find your WHY!
Internal Applicants: Please apply online to this position through the ADP Workforce Now Career Centre. (Myself/Talent/Career Centre)
Application Deadline: This position will remain open until all positions are filled.
Please include any and all relevant certifications in your online application.
You will receive an automated notification to confirm receipt of your application.
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If short-listed for a position: We will contact, you to move forward to the next step.
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If not selected for a specific posting: Continue applying for future positions matching your qualifications and interests.
Note: Depending on the role, we may be required to prioritize internal applicants. At YMCA BC, we approach each hiring process individually, recognizing that people bring diverse experiences and strengths. If this opportunity speaks to you, we encourage you to apply—even if you don’t meet every listed qualification. Your unique background might be just what we’re looking for. And if this role isn’t the right fit, we hope you’ll continue exploring future opportunities with us that align with your skills and aspirations.
YMCA BC is committed to creating an inclusive, accessible environment where all members of our community feel valued, respected, and supported. We encourage applications from the diverse communities in which we live and serve, including but not limited to people of colour, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity. We have established policies, procedures, and practices to meet accessibility standards throughout the hiring process. Should you require any accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please do not hesitate to contact our People Services department.
Thank you for your interest and application.
