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Job Details
Temporary, Full-Time (Summer)

Posting Status
Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants.

Closing Date
Applications for this position must be received at oakville.ca by no later than 11:59p.m. on May 3, 2026.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy and therefore will be filled accordingly.

This opportunity is designated as a Young Canada Works in Heritage Organizations position and will run from May 20 to September 4, 2026.

The Town of Oakville is a vibrant and livable community for all. We are committed to serving the community in a responsible, inclusive way, dedicated to building environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The Oakville Museum at Erchless Estate was once home to Oakville’s founding family and is now the setting for Oakville's community museum. We are located on the shores of Lake Ontario at Oakville Harbour, set on 4 acres of historic gardens. Our campus includes three heritage buildings including the Erchless Estate, the historic Coach House and Oakville’s First Post Office. The Oakville Museum is located steps away from a vibrant downtown, with cafes/restaurants, a cultural hub and unique retailers.

A few reasons to join our amazing team:

- Competitive salary
- Working hours of 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday - Friday
- Comprehensive training program to set you up for success.
- Participate in camp socials with a dynamic staff team
- We have plenty of free parking and are a few minutes' walk from the nearest bus stop.
- Youth aged 15 to 19 can ride Oakville Transit for free with a Presto card!

The Heritage Summer Camp Leader will work as part of a team delivering hands-on programming to children enrolled in Oakville Museum summer camps. You are the front-line leader in championing the Hands-on-History Summer Program. Reporting to the Museum Programmer/Public Programs, the candidate will assist with coordinating the operations and delivery of the Hands-on History Summer Programs. The candidate will oversee the day-to-day coordination of camp activities, and lead groups of children ages 4 to 12 in program activities.

Are you a natural leader with a passion for history, heritage, museums and working with kids?

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals from diverse backgrounds to fill leadership positions at our heritage summer camps and create a safe and inclusive camp environment that helps support the healthy development of children. In this position you will be working with children, to inspire,



mentor and create lasting memories in a museum setting. This position offers the prospect to grow, connect with others and build lasting friendships while also helping children learn and grow.

If you're looking for a leadership opportunity that allows you to be fun, creative, and share your love of museums, apply now to join our team!

Job Responsibilities

- Assist in the planning and delivery of creative theme oriented, heritage based hands-on Museum Summer Camp programs
- Provide direct care, safety, and supervision of children, as well as the enjoyment of all participants
- Lead before and after camp activities
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for camp participants
- Day-to-day co-ordination of camp activities, including preparation, set-up, and clean- up of daily activities
- Adhere to department prescribed policies and procedures
- Support and promote the HIGH FIVE "Principles of Healthy Child Development" (PHCD)

Qualifications

- Enrolled in a post-secondary program in History, Museum Studies, Education and/or Early Childhood education or a related discipline
- Experience supervising groups of children in a camp and/or educational setting
- Ability to work both independently and to be proactive in a team environment
- Responsible, hard-working, enthusiastic and dynamic
- Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong organizational, planning and leadership skills
- Experience and knowledge of recreation, education, arts and/or crafts would be an asset
- Current Standard First Aid certification and CPR C and AED is required
- Previous leadership experience would be beneficial
- HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification is a requirement
- All applicants must provide confirmation of full-time student status in the current academic year and/or acceptance into full-time studies the following September.

Please note that this position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment.



Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check.

This is a summer student position. All applicants must provide confirmation of full-time student status in the current academic year and/or acceptance into full-time studies the following September.

- To be eligible for this position, applicants must also meet Young Canada Works funding eligibility for employment as follows:

- Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (non-Canadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible)
- Legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid social insurance number)
- Between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment
- A high school, college, CEGEP or university student; and
- Registered in the YCW online candidate inventory

DATED: March 30, 2026

The Town’s recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and short-listing of qualified candidates.

This job profile reflects the general requirements necessary to perform the principal functions of the job. This does not include all of the work requirements of the job. Applicants are required to demonstrate through their application and in the interview process that their qualifications match those specified. Applicants may also be required to undergo testing.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Oakville Museum falls under the Recreation and Culture Department of the Town of Oakville.

The Town of Oakville is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens it serves and to selecting the best candidate for the position. It is the policy of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville (the Town) to recruit for and fill vacant positions on a transparent and competitive basis in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and all applicable employment legislation. The Town is committed to the equitable treatment of all candidates for employment.

The Town strives to maintain a workplace is representative of Canada's population and provides equitable opportunities for all. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Town will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes.

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📌 Heritage Summer Camp Leader (Oakville)
🏢 Town of Oakville
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