Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visitsour youth work to build social emotional leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged and successfully transition to adulthood.
At Tims Camps we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and together we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.
Job Summary
Reporting into the Senior Manager Camp Operations this role has been updated to meet the Foundations strategic prioritization of operational excellence in service of high impact measurable youth development programs.
The Program Supervisor will provide leadership of the delivery of all programs at Camp des Voyageurs. This role will work collaboratively with the site-specific Senior Manager Camp Operations to ensure a quality experience for participants. This role will ensure a focus on high quality program facilitation and delivery for maximum impact. This role will apply their knowledge of youth development outdoor education and demonstrated excellence in coaching and facilitation to provide direction coaching and support to their direct reports and the youth we serve.
DEPARTMENT OVERSIGHT (Subject to Change):
- Camp des Voyageurs Program Coordinator(s)
- Camp des Voyageurs Program Facilitator(s) & Counsellors
Work Location: Camp des Voyageurs Quyon Quebec
- Occasional travel may be required. Accommodation is available.
Employment type:
This is a contract position. Anticipated start date: March 30 2026 August 21 2026.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Program Quality and Delivery
- Conduct THFC program quality self-assessments through implementation and integration of the Weikart Centres Camp Program Quality Assessment at assigned camp location as directed by the Program Lead.
- Support the implementation of learnings from program quality assessments both at a site level and based on organizational focus.
- Ensure training programs and activities are designed and delivered following TIMpact365 program quality outcomes and impact framework to ensure a high-quality camper experience and long-term impact across Summer programs.
- Make recommendations and implement changes that support quality improvements. Support implementation as required.
- Foster a culture of innovation and creativity through building outcome specific engaging creative fun and interactive programs at site location.
Program Operations and Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Communicate regularly with the Senior Manager Camp Operations to understand camper needs. Lead camp staff teams in supporting the needs of our youth while working in collaboration with the wellness team.
- Work collaboratively with campers and families team to develop and implement camper support and engagement tactics as per the camper engagement strategy (ie: orientation meetings).
- Support camper travel programs as per Senior Manager Camp Operations and campers and families direction.
- Assist with program purchasing support the purchases of program required equipment.
- Maintain and update program equipment inventory system.
- Act as site specific point person for all program and youth-facing activities including wilderness trips when happening at site.
- Establish collaborative cross-functional relationships with all departments at Camp des Voyageurs.
Risk Management
- Ensure all THFC program and operational standards and risk management practices are implemented as per Program Leads direction.
- Support Program Lead with the completion of THFC program related audits.
- Ensure compliance with governing body/association standards.
- Ensure team is trained and signed-off on all relevant training checklists as per THFC program standards.
- Ensure a clear understanding of Program team role in the sites Emergency Response Plan and train team accordingly.
- Support Program Lead with on-site Crisis Management in the absence of the Senior Manager Camp Operations.
- Lead training for program team. Ensure all training expectations established in the training standards are adhered to. Document as required.
People Management
- Train and manage ongoing performance of program coordinators and program staff team (includes seasonal).
- Coach program coordinators and program staff team (includes seasonal) on best facilitation and youth development practices based on program quality assessments and data.
- Complete performance reviews as per established feedback cycle.
QUALIFICATIONS
- University degree and/or college background in related field or equivalent experience
- Experience in outdoor education positive youth development and/or camping industry
- Demonstrated experience working with youth ages 11 17
- Bilingual in French and English is required
- In-depth knowledge of strengths-based approaches to program design practical infusion of equity frameworks to daily practice and positive youth development models
- Demonstrated excellence in program facilitation
- Demonstrated success in leading and coaching a team
- Experience with change management considered an asset
- Creative innovative thinker; ability to solve complex problems in a fast-paced environment
- Certifications (or the ability to obtain certifications) in the areas of Wilderness First Aid Challenge Course Management Lifeguarding Climbing High Ropes Rafting etc. considered an asset
- Ability to spend extended periods of time at camp and to work a 8/3 schedule during the summer program
- Excellent communication skills both written and oral
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Acceptable Criminal Record Search
- Legally able to work in Canada i.e. has a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)
- Valid drivers license and acceptable drivers abstract
Application Instructions:
This role will remain open until it is filled. Candidates who submit their application by February 27 2026 at 3:00 p.m. EST will be given priority.
Were Great Place to Work Certified.
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is proud to be Great Place to Work certified for the fifth year in a row.
Commitment to Equity Diversity & Inclusion
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment and seeks talent with a diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age race creed color religion national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.
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