Program Coordinator: Year-Round Youth Programs (Summer Camp, PD Days, and March Break)

The Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region (LDAPR) is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and creative Program Coordinator to lead and grow our year-round youth programming for children in grades K–6. In this role, you will oversee our 7-week summer camp, 5 PD day programs, and a 1-week March Break camp. You will be instrumental in building a supportive, engaging environment for children with learning differences by managing camp operations, supervising staff, leading marketing initiatives, and securing funding.

If you are a passionate advocate for youth who thrives in both administrative and hands-on program management, we would love to hear from you!

Position Responsibilities

- Program Planning & Delivery: Plan, organize, and execute high-quality year-round programming (7 weeks of summer camp, 5 PD days, and 1 week of March Break) tailored for K–6 students with learning differences. Book external vendors and community partners for specialized workshops.
- Staff Recruitment & Leadership: Manage the end-to-end hiring, training, scheduling, and direct supervision of all camp counselor positions.
- Intake & Participant Support: Take intake calls, monitor registration processes, and communicate respectfully and collaboratively with families and caregivers to ensure participant needs are met.
- Funding & Grant Administration: Prepare and submit funding applications for camp staff positions through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) and other potential funders; manage grant reporting and compliance.
- Marketing & Community Engagement: Manage and grow LDAPR’s social media presence, design creative marketing campaigns to boost program enrollment,



and work alongside the Program Manager to plan community information and networking events.
- Reporting & Administration: Report directly to the Executive Director, maintaining accurate program data, tracking registration metrics, and ensuring smooth daily administrative operations.

Skills and Experience

- Degree or diploma in Recreation, Education, Child & Youth Care, Social Work, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
- Direct experience planning and delivering recreational or educational programming for elementary-aged children (K–6), with a solid understanding of neurodiverse youth and children with learning disabilities.
- Proven track record in recruiting, hiring, training, and managing staff or team members.
- Demonstrated experience with social media management, content creation, and innovative marketing strategies.
- Experience with grant writing and funding applications (e.g., Canada Summer Jobs) is a strong asset.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills for family intake and community outreach.
- Strong organizational, administrative, and multi-tasking skills with standard office and scheduling software proficiency.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Must have a valid G license and vehicle.

Hours and Location

- Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week. Flexible working hours may be required to support camp schedules, community events, or family outreach.




- Work Location: Hybrid flexibility. On-site program execution and duties will be split between our Mississauga office (5070 Fairwind Drive) and our Brampton office (75 Jordensen Drive). Option for partial work-from-home during periods when camps and programs are not in session.

Compensation & Benefits

- Pay Scale: $47,000 – $49,000 annually.
- Vacation: 3 weeks paid vacation to start.

About LDAPR LDAPR offers a flexible, progressive working environment and provides staff training and opportunities for career growth. We are expanding our programs, so it is an exciting time to join our team if you enjoy shaping new initiatives. LDAPR values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace and is committed to building an organization that reflects the community we serve.

We welcome and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ2S+ individuals, and others with the skills to engage productively with diverse communities.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role.

If you read these responsibilities and skills and feel you are the right fit—even if you are missing a single element—we encourage you to apply!

Due to the volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

Please note: The successful candidate will be required to obtain a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) prior to employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $47,000.00-$49,000.00 per year

Benefits

- On-site parking

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5R 2N4

📌 Program Coordinator (Mississauga)
🏢 Learning Disabilities Association of Peel Region
📍 Mississauga