Start Date: May 2024 (12 weeks)

Pay: $2,560.00 (Paid Bi-weekly)

Location: Yellowknife, NT

Reports to: Camp Director

Camp Connections is a cultural and adventure based summer camp program open to children and youth involved with social services (between the ages of 7-18) from across the NWT. Camp Connections has been an ongoing project of the Foster Family Coalition of the NWT since 2003.

JOB OVERVIEW

Responsible for day-to-day operations of Camp Connections. 

Under the direction and supervision of the Camp Director, the Camp Manager will assist in planning, organizing and implementing 5 week long dynamic sessions of summer camp. The Camp Manager will always work cooperatively and effectively with all FFC-NWT staff and volunteers. The Camp Manager is responsible for the direct supervision of all Camp Staff and maintains a working relationship with all guests and Elders.

• Input age appropriate camp programming for all sessions.
• Input a multiphase program to include cultural activities, water sports, land games, wilderness activities, indoor activities, and ‘rainy day routines’.
• Accountable for the conduct of campers and leaders, which may include effective discipline measures.
• On duty 24/7 while camp sessions are running.
• Participate in camp take down. 
• Includes loading all camp materials and transporting back to town for storage. 
• Assist in writing final staff evaluations.

• University Degree or Equivalent.
• 2-5 years experience developing and implementing programs for children or youth (ideally in a camp atmosphere).
• 1-3 years in a supervisory position (ideally in a camp atmosphere).
• Class 5 license with minimum 1 year experience as a qualified driver.
• Clear Driver’s Abstract.
• Clear Criminal Record.
• Clear Child & Family Services Check, as needed
• Experience working with children & youth with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, and other physical and behavioral disabilities.
• Excellent verbal communications skills, especially in conflict resolution, human resource management (mediation and related training an asset).
• Ability to coordinate staff, and maintain a safe camp atmosphere under various situations and circumstances.
• Knowledge of and respect for Northern cultures.
• Ability to multitask and manage time.
• Experience in child welfare is an asset.
• Up-to-date first aid certification.
• Housing is not provided, however camp facilities are provided.

Please provide a Cover Letter & Resume for a complete Expression of interest for this position to:
ATT: Human Resources

Mailing Address:         Physical Address:

PO Box 2022                 5125 50th Street
Yellowknife, NT              Yellowknife, NT
X1A 2P5 Canada            X1A 1S2 Canada

Email: human.resources2@ffcnwt.com (Job Description available upon request)

Thank you to all the candidates that have submitted an application and advise only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.