Camp Counsellor

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

We’re looking for a…

Camp Counsellor

Job Summary

Camp Counsellors are responsible for creating an inclusive and supportive environment where campers can discover, use, and develop their skill sets. This is done through establishing positive relationships with campers based on respect, trust, and empathy. They provide continuous care of our campers and treat all aspects of camp (both in-camp and in the wilderness setting, if applicable) as facilitated moments.

Work Location

This role will be based onsite at Tim Horton Memorial Camp in Parry Sound, ON.

Contract Length

June 24, 2026 – August 28, 2026

What would you be doing?

Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust and empathy

Exhibit a constant duty of care for our campers, and appropriately assess and respond to risks

Be challenged physically and mentally as you live in an overnight camp for 8-day sessions, with 3 days of break in between

Support the successful execution and delivery of intentional camp programs, connecting them to the program outcomes

Encourage camper development at their own pace recognizing their achievements

Respond appropriately when addressing challenging camper behaviours as they arise

Model healthy choices and emotional maturity

Supervise and participate in all assigned aspects of the campers’ day including morning activities, cabin clean-up, mealtimes, rest hour, evening activities, getting ready for bed, and after hours duties as assigned.

Ensure camper wellness. This includes the physical, mental, and emotional health and safety of all participants.

Use respectful, positive behaviour management techniques

Contribute positively to the camp team and culture