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Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service community agency providing programs and services from early years to adults and primary health care to a diverse range of participants within a community development and health promotion perspective. DPNCHC provides a recreational, educational and fun day camp to 30 children in the months of July and August. The Children’s’ Summer Day Camp Counsellor will work in consultation with the Camp Staff, the Youth & Adult Services Coordinator, and the Manager of Children, Youth and Adult Services to ensure a high quality, safe, healthy and creative summer program for children between 6 and 12 years of age.

Responsibilities:

· Share responsibility of monitoring children in their care on and off-site,

· Assist in the implementation of a series of thematic projects/activities, events and outings for an assigned group of children based upon the program plan and summer day camp themes,

· Actively participate in maintaining excellent relations with the parents/guardians of children who are attending the Summer Day Camp,

· Assist in the supervision of volunteers,

· Assist in maintaining and submitting required records on a daily basis,

· Assist in exchanging information, resources and maintain good relations with other community organizations, local community residents and businesses regarding the Summer Day Camp,

· Promote the involvement of program participants and their families in Centre activities.

Qualifications:

· Due to funder requirements,



applicants must be between 15 – 30 years of age at the start of employment; must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee status has been conferred,

· Demonstrated knowledge/understanding of effective practices and guidance related to children 6 -12 years old,

· Capable of facilitating in a positive, enthusiastic and encouraging manner a group of young and energetic children

and able to use positive child management techniques,

· Experience or training/education in arts and crafts, athletics, recreation, child development, behaviour management,

· Ability to take direction and work cooperatively with supervisor and as part of a team,

· Strong English language, writing/oral communication skills,

· Current First Aid and CPR certification are mandatory upon employment,

· Previous summer day camp experience or experience working with children 6-12 years old is an asset,

· Ability to speak a second language is an asset (Portuguese, Spanish),

· Knowledge of, or living in the Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and CHC’s catchment in an asset

Hourly Rate: $18.60 per hour, plus statutory benefits. This position is not part of the bargaining unit.

Contract Duration:June 25 to August 21, 2026; Monday to Friday (8.5 weeks/35 hours per week).

Submit resume & cover letter, including in subject line: Posting No.



2026-12 to [email protected] or mail to 1900 Davenport Rd, Toronto, ON M6N 1B7.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from candidates, whose background is diverse in terms of culture, race, language, religion, class and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment all current hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. AI is used in screening and shortlisting applicants. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. DPNCHC is a perfume free environment.

Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Contract length: 8.5 weeks

Pay: $18.60 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

- Company pension

Application question(s):

- Due to funder requirements, applicants must be between 15 – 30 years of age at the start of employment; must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or a person to whom refugee status has been conferred.

Experience:

- summer camp for young children: 1 year (required)
- knowledge of effective practices & guidance 6-12 yrs: 1 year (required)

Language:

- Portuguese, Spanish (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- CPR Certification & First Aid (required)

Location:

- Toronto, ON M6N 1B7 (required)

Work Location: In person

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📌 Summer Day Camp Counsellor (Old Toronto)
🏢 Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre
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