23 Oct
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Ontario Camps Association
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Toronto
23 Oct
Ontario Camps Association
Toronto
Job Posting Outdoor Education Centre Facilitator – Winter OEC Facilitator – Winter Location: Live on-site Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands Winter: Start: January 4 – March 19, 2027 Additional compensation available based on length of Kandalore commitment Our Team Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in camping and outdoor and experiential education.
Working at Kandalore means you believe in supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness and respect, and the power of the outdoors for young people.
The Camp Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers a traditional camp experience for children 6 – 16.
Originally operating as a boy’s camp, Kandalore became co-educational in 1992.
The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture.
The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members.
Please learn more about us at Job Description: Outdoor education facilitators are responsible for supervising, instructing, and facilitating groups of 8 – 12 students from grade 5 to 12 through a variety of winter outdoor activities.
The program focuses on small group initiative challenges, cooperation and problem solving, leadership, and teamwork development.
These aims are emphasized throughout visiting students’ overnight outdoor education experience and in activities such as snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, quinzhee building, rappelling and other outdoor activities.
Candidates should be able to adapt their teaching styles to the different and unique characteristics of each group and program.
Work also includes opportunities for program development and assisting with site maintenance.
Experience with leading groups, teaching, or outdoor education is an asset.
Responsibilities Facilitate groups and lead outdoor education activities Adapt teaching styles to suit the different and unique characteristics of each group Support program development Contribute to a positive setting Assist with site maintenance Required Certifications Intermediate First Aid (Formerly Standard First Aid with CPR-C) Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) Desirable Certifications Wilderness Advanced First Aid or Wilderness First Responder Certification CANSI XC Instructor We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.
Do You Need an Accommodation? As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.
📌 Outdoor Education Centre Facilitator – Winter (Toronto)
🏢 Ontario Camps Association
📍 Toronto