Program Worker, Camping and Outdoor Education
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Position Status:New Position
Work Hours:35 hours per week
Salary: $61479 (L7) annually plus comprehensive benefits
Location:Toronto Ontario
External Application Deadline:Tuesday April 7 2026
JOIN OUR TEAM
Join YWCA Toronto where intersectional feminism community voices and social justice drive lasting change. We welcome women and gender diverse people of all identities into a workplace rooted in equity collaboration and inclusion.
This position plays a key role in program development direct programming and community building. It supports the Manager of Camping to maintain a safe and inclusive community at camp in all seasons. It is responsible for assisting in all aspects of the camping program and ensuring inclusivity and I.D.E.A. goals are met.
ABOUT YWCA TORONTO CAMP TAPAWINGO
Camp Tapawingo is a summer camp near Parry Sound which offers carefully developed programming in a relaxed camp setting on beautiful Georgian Bay. Girls and gender diverse youth thrive as they develop leadership skills gain confidence and embark on new experiences and fun adventures. YWCA Toronto is committed to increasing Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) within Camp Tapawingo programs and services. We aspire to be a camp representative of Torontos diverse community and to provide a welcoming space where camp participants families counsellors-in-training and staff feel safe and valued. We provide financial assistance to help remove barriers for girls and gender diverse youth to access the outdoors.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in planning implementing and evaluating camp activities and schedules;
- Ensure programs align with IDEA goals and provide diverse inclusive experiences;
- Coordinate camper arrivals/departures special events and outside group programming;
- Prepare training materials and support staff development;
- Act as lead in the Managers absence living on-site during camp season and responding to emergencies including urgent health concerns accidents and distressed campers;
- Promote camp programs recruit and help to interview seasonal staff and prepare hiring packages;
- Assist with oversight support and development of the supervision of Activity Heads counsellors and seasonal staff;
- Assist in managing budgets relating to program petty cash and support service/equipment purchases;
- Collaborate with outreach staff external organizations and partners (eg Lifesaving Society Ontario Camps Association).
- In-depth knowledge of an academic discipline normally acquired through an undergraduate degree in Child and Youth Work Social Work Education Recreation degree or other relevant educational degree (Cases for Equivalency will be considered);
- 3-5 years of directly related experience at an overnight childrens camp at a senior staff level;
- Full Ontario drivers license is required;
- Experience working with youth and vulnerable populations including evidence of strong cultural competence and demonstrated commitment to working with diverse communities and work environments;
- Advanced knowledge of operating an overnight camp with physical wilderness and leadership activities for girls and gender-diverse youth;
- Knowledge of girls and gender-diverse youth programing and access and equity issues are required ;
- Ability to work well within a team and independently including demonstrating strong leadership collaborative team-building and problem-solving skills;
- Ability to pass their National Lifeguard and/or Bronze Cross;
- Excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Ability to learn and pass the Water Treatment Certificate and Food Handlers Certificate;
- Proficiency in current computer applications is necessary e.g. Microsoft Office Teams/Zoom Outlook.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive Medical Vision and Dental Coverage
- Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Benefit
- Multi-Sector Pension Plan: Employers contribution of 5.75% and Employee Contribution of 3.25%
- Time off: Starts with 20 Vacation Days 1.5 Days Per Month Sick Leave 12 Paid Holidays Health Promotional Days and 4 Float Days
- Other Benefits: Child Care Benefits Maternity/Parental Leave Supplementary Employment Benefits Educational/Sabbatical Leave and Financial Assistance for Professional Development
Posting Date: March 24 2026
YWCA Toronto transforms lives. As the citys largest multi-service womens organization we help women and gender diverse people escape violence move out of poverty and access safe affordable housing.
We work tenaciously to break down barriers that hold women and gender diverse people back from achieving equality.
Vaccination Policy: In accordance with YWCA Torontos COVID-19 Vaccination Policy all YWCA Toronto employees students and volunteers are strongly encouraged to obtain all COVID-19 vaccinations and booster doses as recommended by Toronto Public Health
Please note: A vulnerable sector police reference check is required by the successful candidate before hiring.
YWCA Toronto promotes the principles of anti-oppression and adheres to the tenets of the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from women and gender-diverse people of all races ethnic origins religions abilities and sexual orientations.
YWCA Toronto provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process upon request to applicants with disabilities. If contacted please advise us if you require any accommodation. While we thank all candidates for their interest only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
YWCA Toronto may use AI-supported tools to assist with parts of the recruitment process; all hiring decisions are made by people and guided by our commitment to equity and fairness.
YWCA Toronto is a Scent-Sensitive Workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager
