Summer Student Day Camp Leaders

The City of Yellowknife is an inclusive employer offering a dynamic and rewarding work environment that delivers valuable services to our residents. Working in Local Government provides many opportunities to not only develop your career but also to improve the lives of residents and visitors to Yellowknife! At the City the diverse backgrounds of our employees help us to create a positive safe and fun environment for us all. The City is committed to hiring a diverse and skilled workforce that is representative of the community strengthening our ability to provide high quality services and excellent customer service to addition the City of Yellowknife is committed to reconciliation and implementing actions intended to increase the number of Indigenous peoples who work for the City. The City of Yellowknife welcomes applications from all qualified candidates and encourages Indigenous persons and visible minorities to self-declare when submitting their application.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Community Services Department is seeking enthusiastic high school or post-secondary students who enjoy working with children and embracing the great outdoors during our picturesque northern summer.

Day Camp Leaders are responsible for leading games crafts sports and activities while ensuring all participants are safe engaged and having a positive day camp experience. Successful candidates bring energy creativity and strong supervision skills to help create a fun inclusive and memorable summer for every child.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the following in their resume:

• Current high school or post-secondary student (proof of enrollment in post-secondary studies may be required)
• Intermediate First Aid and CPR Certification (copy of valid certification must be provided)
• Childcare experience (formal employment and/or informal experience such as babysitting or coaching should be detailed in your application)
• A Vulnerable Sector Check (required for applicants 18 years of age or older prior to commencement of employment)

Please clearly outline your experience and qualifications as per the above requirements on your resume.

HOURS OF WORK AND RATE OF PAY:

Rate of pay: $28.27 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

Anticipated start date: Mid-late June 2026

Duration of employment: commencing in June through to the middle/end of August depending on camp dates

Hours of Work: Both casual full-time and part-time positions are available

TO APPLY:

Interviews are expected to begin in May. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so we encourage students to apply early. The posting will remain open until the positions are filled.

We thank all applicants for their interest. As we typically receive more applications than available summer student positions only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please visit our careers page at to submit your resume and proof of enrollment.