Summer Wellness Camp Counsellor - Full Time - Temporary - Off Site Location

Summer Wellness Camp Counsellor  

Full-Time Position - 1.0 FTE (8 Positions Available- Based on Funding)

June 28, 2026 - August 14, 2026; Monday - Friday 8:30AM- 4:30PM - 35 Hours/Week

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board invites qualified applicants for a full-time (35 hours/week) Summer Wellness Camp Counsellor position with duties to commence June 28, 2026. The Summer Wellness Camp Counsellor will be responsible for for the planning, design and implementation of a variety of positive daytime recreational “camp” and leadership experiences for school aged children and youth.  The goal of the Summer Wellness Camp is to support the mental health and wellbeing of children and youth. Campers will work on self-esteem, confidence building and positive peer interactions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• The successful applicant will be creative, reliable, responsible, and comfortable working within a neighbourhood centre, from a strength-based perspective.
• Committed to anti-oppressive values of justice, equity, respect of the beliefs and traditions of others.
• Understanding of Indigenous practices and impact of colonization
• Committed to including the voice of children/youth and families as part of our service planning and service delivery.
• Working closely with the Camp Lead, the Camp Counselor will play a leadership role in assisting in the development of exceptional camper experiences, program offerings and strong role modelling relationships to campers.
• Provide leadership and supervision of the camp program in conjunction with the Camp Lead.
• Complete staff training and orientation on safety procedures, first aid, CPR.  Actively participate in staff meetings and camp planning and preparation.
• Ensure program area is maintained and clean on a regular basis.
• Communicate program needs and concerns to Camp Lead

Qualifications and Experience:

• Currently enrolled in a Secondary School program
• Demonstrated leadership skills
  
• Ability to build constructive relationships with children and youth in groups and on an individual basis
  
• Ability to work as part of a team
  
• Effective communication skills
  
• Demonstrate confidence leading activities and groups.
  
• Knowledge of issues that affect children and youth
  
• Knowledge of various aspects of child development and outdoor education
  
• Knowledge of child protection act
  
• Knowledge of anti-discriminatory practice
  
• Multilingualism is an asset
• Excellent communication skills

All successful candidates will be required to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) before starting their first shift.

Applications, along with your resume and other supporting documents must be submitted through Apply to Education – www.applytoeducation.com. 

If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please inform our Human Resource Services Department at resumes@bhncdsb.ca or 519-756-6505. The application package is available in accessible formats upon request.

About Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board:

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board offers a Christ-centered education to over 13,000 students from Brant, Haldimand, and Norfolk counties, the City of Brantford, Six Nations of the Grand River and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. The district has approximately 2,100 full and part-time staff committed to supporting Belonging, Teaching and Learning, and Wellness for all. We currently have 28 elementary schools, 3 secondary schools and a multisite Alternative Education school, and 3 administrative offices. We are unique in that we belong to three Dioceses: Hamilton, London, and St. Catharines. We are located within a one-hour radius of Toronto to the east, London to the west, and Kitchener-Waterloo to the north. 

As a Catholic community, we work with families and community agencies to provide the best learning environments to ensure that all learners reach their full potential and feel safe and included.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

The Brant Haldimand Norfolk Catholic District School Board believes in giving each and every applicant an equal opportunity to succeed on their own merit and we strive to hire staff that reflect and support the diverse perspectives, experiences and needs of our students and our communities. We remain committed to upholding our Catholic values of equity and inclusion in our living, learning and work environments. Therefore, in pursuit of our values, we seek members who will work respectfully and constructively with differences and across the district in actualizing the Board’s Multi-Year Strategic Plan. We actively encourage applications from individuals from all groups and specifically those groups that may experience systemic barriers. We value and respect the contributions that each person brings to enriching the Board and are committed to ensuring full and equal participation for all in the communities that we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation Statement

We also recognize our duty to accommodate and to foster a culture of inclusion. Consistent with our Catholic social teachings and virtues, we will make any appropriate accommodation based on any of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code to support candidate participation in the hiring process. When contacted, candidates will be provided with an overview of the various elements of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for reasons of disability in the application or interview process, please email your request to resumes@bhncdsb.ca in advance of any part of the process. All information received relating to a candidate’s required accommodation will be addressed confidentially by Human Resource Services.

Carol Luciani
Chair of the Board

Michael McDonald
Director of Education & Secretary

BRANT HALDIMAND NORFOLK CATHOLIC DISTRICT SCHOOL BOARD
Excellence in Learning ~ Living in Christ
322 Fairview Drive, P.O. Box 217, Brantford, ON N3T 5M8
T: 519-756-6369 | E: info@bhncdsb.ca
www.bhncdsb.ca