Job opportunity
The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville invites applications for the position of
Camp Counsellor – Inclusion
Community Services department
(Full-time contract dates: June 29, 2026, to August 28, 2026)
Mandatory training dates: June 13, 19, 20, 22 and 23
Position description
The Town of Orangeville is seeking eight (8) candidates for the position of Camp Counsellor-Inclusion, to assist with the delivery of the Town’s 2026 Summer Camps, to support camp participants with exceptionalities.
Job duties
Facilitating daily activities and providing one-to-one or small group support to a participant(s) with an exceptionality in the summer camp program in a safe and enjoyable manner; and providing instruction and direction to campers with exceptionalities and adapting programming for campers as required
Responding to behavioural issues in accordance with the Town’s Code of Conduct Policy and working with the Camp Coordinator and Supervisor, Recreation & Events to ensure a supportive environment for both staff and participants; ensuring a safe program environment including inspecting outdoor play areas, materials and/or equipment for safety hazards and actively supervises the child and monitors their activities; and responding to inquiries from and/or liaising with the parent/guardian and program participants and elevating situations as appropriate.;
Accompanying campers to various locations safely; implementing strategies according to the intake process to set camper up for success; managing any behaviours and ensuring the dignity and respect of the camper in their care at all times and dealing with emergency situations in accordance to Town procedures; and maintaining confidentiality with any sensitive or personal information disclosed about the camper
Attending staff meetings; participating in pool activities as required; incorporating HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development into daily programming; and completing attendance.
Other duties as assigned.
The successful candidates will be expected to work some weekends depending on program and training needs. Mandatory camp training days are scheduled in June, and successful candidates must be available to work on Canada Day. Hours of work will be forty (40) hours per week during camps, depending on business needs.
Qualifications
Completion of Grade 11
Enrollment in a post-secondary education program related to recreation or education would be an asset
HIGH FIVE® Principles of Healthy Child Development would be an asset
Current Standard First Aid/CPR
Excellent communication skills and strong knowledge or inclusion and diversity as it relates to children with exceptionalities, and knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Hourly Rate: $20.40 to $22.07 (2025 rate)
Please note:
Virtual interview formats are available.
Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including either a vulnerable sector check or a criminal record and judicial matters check, as permitted under Ontario's Police Record Checks Reform Act, and in accordance with the duties of the position.
All Town student positions are subject to budget approval, and thus may be subject to change.
Qualified candidates are invited to apply no later than 12 p.m. on February 13, 2026. Applications may be submitted online, at orangeville.ca/jobs or in person at Town Hall on 87 Broadway, addressed to Human Resources. Please do not email your application. Please note that only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted by Human Resources.
To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including police record checks, may be required as part of the hiring process for certain employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a police record check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police record checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of police record check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.
The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process, and applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.
The Town recruitment software has applicant tracking capabilities, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to assess applications.
Questions about this posting?
Human Resources, Town of Orangeville
Email: hr@orangeville.ca
Phone: 519-941-0440 ext. 7304
