2026 March Break Camp Employment Opportunities

Job Description

Are you passionate about working with children and creating memorable experiences?

Join us as a Camp Counsellor for 2026 March Break Camp! Reporting to the Program Coordinator, you will be responsible for the supervision of campers through planning & implementing camp activities, engaging and interacting with participants and parents/guardians all while providing direction in a fun and enjoyable environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience, develop leadership skills, and make a positive impact in the lives of children.

March Break camps run March 16 to March 20, 2026. Mandatory staff training will take place evenings and weekends prior to March Break. 

The City of Oshawa strives to provide an environment that cultivates and supports the following core values: Authenticity, Courage, and Trust (ACT).

Position Hiring Range

• Camp Counsellor (Arts, Dance, Day, Hockey) - 1: $18.42
• Head Camp Counsellor - 2: $19.94 - $20.55
• Camp Director - 5: $23.95 - $24.69

Closing Date

• January 16, 2026

What You Will Do

• Ensure the safety, enjoyment, and care of registered participants in City of Oshawa camp programs
• Prepare and implement daily program plans that spark creativity and fun
• Respond to first aid situations
• Become familiar with City of Oshawa policies, procedures and emergency procedures and be able to implement such procedures (fire, power failure, building evacuation)
• Report all incidents, accidents, issues and concerns to the Program Coordinator
• Complete all formal paperwork (accident, incident, complaint forms, weekly attendance)
• Answer questions and inquiries, while providing effective customer service to registrants/patrons of the program
• Ensure all equipment is prepared/put away during each session
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust
• Perform other duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

• Must be able to commit to the full term of employment (March 16-20, 2026)
• Experience working with children
• Previous volunteer or employment in a camp or similar setting is considered an asset
• Must possess and keep current Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’ certificate (or be willing to obtain prior to starting employment)
• Demonstrate strong customer service and communication skills to deal effectively and courteously with staff and the general public; strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings and trainings, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to swim is required 
• Ability to ice skate is considered an asset

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

**Please note, previous applicants who interviewed or were employed in past seasons must reapply. Employment is not guaranteed from year to year, and past status does not guarantee an interview. Consideration for employment will be determined by both operational needs and a successful performance appraisal from your previous supervisor.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Apply to our March Break Camp positions through our Careers page: https://www.oshawa.ca/city-hall/Careers

Applicants who are currently employed by the City of Oshawa are asked to clearly indicate their status as an internal applicant in their application. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence.

The City of Oshawa is situated on lands and waters within the Williams Treaties Territory, home to seven First Nation communities of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Anishinaabeg, who have cared for and maintained these lands from time immemorial and continue to do so to present day. Learn more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.