Seasonal and Year-Round Specialized Positions in Camp & Outdoor Education
The YMCA hires hundreds of seasonal employees for our variety of urban and outdoor Day Camp sites throughout Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford. In Haliburton, YMCA Wanakita hires year-round and seasonal positions to support summer overnight camp and year-round outdoor education program.
Camp staff become key figures in the lives of the children, youth and adults whom they teach, lead and have fun. We look for staff who will be positive role models to campers of all ages.
YMCA Wanakita - Current Openings
Cleaner - Part Time, YMCA Wanakita
Status: Accepting
Type of Position: Part Time Contract
Location: YMCA Wanakita Camp (Haliburton)
Rate of Pay: $18/hour
Position Status: Part Time Contract
Placement: Immediate
If you are interested in this position, please submit your letter of application, cover letter and resume attention to: Cam van Velzen - cameron.vanvelzen@ymcahbb.ca
Cleaner - Full Time, YMCA Wanakita
Status: Accepting
Type of Position: Full-time with benefits and complimentary General YMCA membership
Salary Range: $20/hour
Placement Date: Immediate
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
- Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Opportunities for career advancement
If you are interested in this position, please submit your letter of application and resume to the attention of:
Cam van Velzen, Summer Kids Camp Director
cameron.vanvelzen@ymcahbb.ca
Summer 2023 Employment Package
Location: YMCA Wanakita Camp (Haliburton)
Rate of Pay: $ will vary by position all details contained in package
Position Status: Full Time Seasonal Contract
Placement: June 24, 2022- August 24, 2023
Deadline: Dec 25, 2022
Cook Lead, YMCA Wanakita
Status: Accepting
Type of Position: Full-Time Contract (maternity leave contract)
Starting Salary: $20.00 - $23.00/hour with eligibility for contract completion bonus.
Placement Date: May 1, 2023 – October 15, 2024
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
- Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Cook, YMCA Wanakita
Status: Accepting
Type of Position: Full-Time Seasonal Contract
Starting Salary: $17.00-$20.00/hour with eligibility for contract completion bonus.
Placement Date: May 1, 2023 – October 15, 2023
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
- Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
Kitchen Helper, YMCA Wanakita
Status: Accepting
Type of Position: Full-Time Seasonal Contract
Starting Salary: $17.00/hour with eligibility for contract completion bonus.
Placement Date: May 1, 2023 - October 15, 2023 (or periods negotiated between those dates)
Benefits & Perks: We offer an array of total rewards to recognize loyalty, longevity, and passion for the work we do:
- Paid Vacation Entitlements that increase with seniority (subject to eligibility)
- Competitive total compensation packages
- Group health and benefits plans (includes medical, dental, and prescription medication, subject to eligibility)
- Generous pension plans with employer matching
- Free YMCA Health & Fitness Memberships
- Professional development opportunities including paid training and access to YMCA education scholarships
- Reduced rates for YMCA Child Care, Camp, and Child & Youth programs (subject to eligibility)
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
If you are interested in this position, please submit your letter of application and resume to the attention of:
Ron Tenthorey, Wanakita Food Service Director
Day Camps - Current Openings
Day Camp - Summer 2023
Position Status: Seasonal Contract
For information regarding our Day Camp Summer 2023 positions and instructions on how to apply, please see the job posting below.
Day Camp Supervisor (Indoor)
Position Status: Seasonal Contract
Salary Range: $19.00 per hour
Placement: February 2023 – September 2, 2023
Apply Now: If you are interested in this position, please submit your letter of application and resume by February 22, 2023 attention: AJ Phillips, Manager of Day Camp at aj.phillips@ymcahbb.ca
Day Camp Laurier Brantford, Summer 2023
Position Status: Seasonal Contract
For information regarding our Day Camp Summer Employment at Laurier Brantford, Summer 2023 positions and instructions on how to apply, please see the job posting below.
