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Job Posting

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 current 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.

The job is ideal for candidates who plan to pursue outdoor education or teaching children on a long-term basis and can use the opportunity to broaden their skills and experience. Kandalore truly believes that a strong, successful instructor team needs to be diverse. We encourage all people to apply

Responsibilities

- Facilitate groups and lead outdoor education activities
- Adapt teaching styles to suit the different and unique characteristics of each group
- Contribute to a positive environment
- 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?

Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Hiring Manager if you require accommodation.

As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

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📌 Outdoor Education Centre Facilitator – Winter (Algonquin Highlands)
🏢 Ontario Camps Association
📍 Algonquin Highlands