Camp Counselor Maple Ridge Canada Summer Jobs (2 positions)

POSITION: Camp Counselor - Canada Summer Jobs (2 positions)STATUS: Temporary Full-time Position June 15 to August 21 2026SHIFT: 35 hours per week - Monday-Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm LOCATION: Maple Ridge BCCLASSIFICATION: CUPE 1622 WAGE: Hourly CLOSING DATE: May 31 2026 (Midnight EST)We welcome diversity value differences and foster inclusion in our employment out more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion by reading ourFoundational Principleson our website. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission vision and Job requirements: The HRSDC Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program may fund some of these positions. Please feel free to apply even if you do not meet the Canada Summer Jobs requirements. CSJ criteria including: must be between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment and looking for career-related experience must be a Canadian citizen permanent resident or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations (proof required)NOTE The following groups are encouraged to self-identify as this has been identified as a local priority in the constituency by Canada Summer youthRacialized youthBlack youthYouth with disabilitiesYouth in a rural remote northern or fly-in communityYouth in an official language minority community2SLGBTQI youthThe BC SPCA is a dynamic organization with facilities and services across the province of BC. Join an expanding team in an exciting time of change in an organization that makes a difference! Please read below for additional details and let us know if you have the skills and experience we are looking for by submitting your the Position:Reporting to the Senior Camp Counsellor on a day-to-day basis the Camp Counsellor will lead groups of youth (ages six to 14) through fun educational safe and inclusive experiences at BC SPCA summer day camps. Sessions will be held at a designated BC SPCA location or online. Using age-appropriate material developed by the BC SPCA Humane Education Team learning will include animal care and welfare topics related to companion/farm/wild animals and the specific duties:Lead campers in approved activities at designated BC SPCA camp Counsellors may also facilitate virtual camps leading approved activities using the BC SPCAs virtual meeting software. Ensure the safety of all the proper health and safety protocols at BC SPCA camp space are potential safety hazards in advance and take quick action to prevent/deal with any safety concerns as they suggestions to supervisor to improve first aid as incident reports if a fun and inclusive environment for relationships with compassionately and respectfully with campers at an age-appropriate level and in a way that creates a safe and equitable learning environment. Be respectful curious and knowledgeable about diversity and wherever possible work with participants to ensure they acknowledge/appreciate this in other participants as flexible and prepared to adapt support for participants with unique behavioural learning and/or other needs. Work with Senior Camp Counsellor to implement strategies and solutions to create a successful experience for with Senior Camp Counsellor and/or other team members to provide one-on-one support to participants when for ways to encourage interaction in a variety of ways in educational a clean and organized activity a basic understanding of animal stress signals and monitor shelter animals for signs of a general understanding of the BC SPCA position statements on animal welfare and companion animal care. Provide program feedback to the Regional Humane Educator. Participate as requested in the development of fun educational and inclusive programs for campers. May be required to participate in the creation of fun educational and inclusive online videos for virtual campers using BC SPCA equipment and camper interactions; address any questions/issues that with parents/guardians of campers may be duties as required; may include some BC SPCA shelter you need to have:High School Diploma or and enthusiastic patient positive and hardworking with a passion for making a experience working independently and as part of a team with a teachable aware of and exhibits leadership qualities and to communicate to a diverse audience and resolve conflict in a constructive and professional ability to liftup to 25 lbs push pull and participate in outdoor field organizational and time management be willing to complete a criminal record with vulnerable sector include: experience working with children of diverse learning and behavioural needs; experience with animals; familiarity with creating digital to principles of equity diversity and harmony with the mission vision and strategic directions of the BC to apply:If you are interested in joining our team and are legally entitled to work in Canada we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link to apply thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please. The BC SPCA is a Registered Charity BNRR0001