Summer Recreation Assistant (Camp Counsellor)

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an individual to join our team as a Summer Recreation & Day Camp Counsellor. As the Summer Recreation & Day Camp Counsellor you will develop skills and gain work experience by providing support for activities throughout the community. You will work as apart of a team and participate in the planning organizing and leading of summer programs community events tourism initiatives and other special events throughout the summer in the City of Merritt which may include working with community organizations leading day camps and sports programs for youth Music in the Park Canada Day International Youth Day and more.

This is a full-time temporary term contract commencing June 22 and is anticipated to end August 28 2026. The schedule will vary to include days evenings weekends and statutory holidays; hours of work are not guaranteed and are based on operational requirements.

Funding for this position is provided by the government of Canada through the Canada Summer Jobs program and to be eligible for this opportunity applicants must meet the qualifications listed below.

Qualifications :

• To qualify for this Canada Summer Jobs opportunity applicants must be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment. Applicants must be Canadian Citizens permanent residents or persons on who refugee protection has been conferred under the Act. Qualifications are set by the Canada Summer Jobs program.
• Applicants must be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial legislation and regulations. International students are not eligible for this opportunity unless a Canadian Citizen or permanent resident.
• A Standard First Aid Certificate or higher.
• Experience working with the public including children and youth.
• Experience planning events or recreation activities is preferred.

The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Police Information Check with vulnerable sector in accordance with the Criminal Records Review Act.

Additional Information :

This is full-time summer position the rate is $21.25 per hour.

Join Our Team!

Its an exciting time to be a part of our team! Were looking for people to bring creative ideas fresh thinking and motivation to join the City of Merritt team. 

Hiring for this position is ongoing and will be posted until April 30. For full consideration please apply today!

We thank all applicants for their interest however; only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract