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Job Posting

Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual position of Summer Canoe, Kayak and SUP Camp Leader at the St. Mary’s Boat Club.

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.

The St. Mary’s Boat Club engages children, youth and families in paddling based experiential programs, youth leadership, and outdoor recreation. As part of the Parks and Recreation's Adventure Earth Centre, The St Mary’s Boat Club programs give children and youth safe access to water activities and the knowledge and experience to practice them safety. All of the St Mary’s Boat Club programs are carried out on The North West Arm in Halifax.

With our core values of community, learning, safety, sustainability, magic, and excellence as a foundation, we provide opportunities to reconnect with the natural world, to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle, explore on the water and develop paddling skills.

Successful applicants will be working on the water leading Canoe, Kayak or Stand Up Paddle Board (SUP) camps. Programs include camps for 6-9 year-olds, 10-12 year-olds and 13-15 year-olds.

More information on the St. Mary's Boat Club can be found at www.halifax.ca/smbc

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Learn the principles of Earth Education, maintain the our core values, understand and uphold HRM policies and procedures
- Attend all required training sessions
- Lead on‑water and shoreline activities for canoe, kayak, and stand‑up paddleboard (SUP) camps
- Teach paddling techniques, water safety skills, and basic boating procedures in an age‑appropriate, engaging way.
- Confidently set up sites and deliver assigned programs to participants according to program manuals, content, and delivery methods.
- Perform regular equipment, dock, and water-condition checks to identify and address hazards.
- Participate in check ins and debriefs each day
- Establish and maintain group community standards, support other leaders by role modelling positive behaviours, and use appropriate techniques of behaviour guidance
- Organize, manage, clean and maintain equipment and supplies
- Ensure the safety and positive experience of participants, youth leaders and other staff at all times
- Organize and lead out trip programs and experiences




- Support youth leaders in their development by assisting Coordinators with goal setting, supervision and mentorship, support, feedback, and evaluations. Assist with the completion of evaluations for each youth leader at the completion of programs.
- Include youth leaders in meetings and debriefs
- Support persons with diverse needs and disabilities in programs (e.g. personal care, lifting procedures, adapting activities, developing individualized plans when needed, etc.)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

- Must have a first aid certification, valid through to August 31st 2026 or willing to obtain
- Must have experience leading either children or youth in an outdoor and/or environmental education or recreational setting
- Canoe, kayak or stand-up paddleboard instructor certification or willing to obtain (can be provided during training).

Considered an Asset:

- Canoeing, kayaking or stand-up paddleboard skills certification
- Class 5 driver’s licence
- Current Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Service certification
- VHF Radio Certificate
- Pleasure Craft Operator Card
- Previous experience working day camps and/or overnight camps at the Adventure Earth Programs or St Mary’s Boat Club an asset
- Studies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar courses
- Understanding of Healthy Childhood Development

Conditions of Employment:

- Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training
- Applicants must be available to attend all orientations/training sessions (training and orientation subject to change):
- Copies of certification must be submitted upon hiring
- Staff are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from work sites
- Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion.

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity

WORK STATUS: Casual July 6th, 2026, up to August 21st, 2026,



plus training (virtual, e-learning and in person) March - July.

TRAINING DATES: Mandatory dates will be confirmed upon hiring

HOURS OF WORK: July/August work hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm paid 40 hours per week

SALARY: Non-Union; $19.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay), paid out biweekly. Eligible for paid holidays (if you work 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday and your next scheduled shift after the holiday, per NS Labour Standards)

WORK LOCATION: St Mary’s Boat Club, 1641 Fairfield Rd, Halifax. Applicants will be responsible for their own transportation to and from Adventure Earth Centre locations

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

Extra Rewards, Programs and Services:
In addition to your summer wage, summer employment with the AEC also offers the following programs and services:

- Access to free training
- Canoe certifications, First Aid, and more.

- Employee & Family Assistance Program

- HRM’s Employee and Family Assistance Program provides confidential, skilled support to employees and their families for personal or work-related challenges, available 24/7 at no cost.

- AEC Employee Recognition Program

- Recognition of your years of service and the hard work for the summer.

- Paid holidays

- Eligible for paid holidays (if you work 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday and your next scheduled shift after the holiday, per NS Labour Standards)

- Make friends with like-minded people who love working in the outdoors!

Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.

To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

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