We value diversity and the different perspectives and innovative thinking it brings. We like to surround ourselves with creative, kind, and passionate people and we welcome all qualified persons regardless of differences in physical ability, gender identity or sexual orientation, cultural or religious beliefs, or ethnic origins. We realize that what makes us unique makes us remarkable. We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization.

For more information on Kids Cancer Care and our work, please visit us at kidscancercare.ab.ca.

The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is passionately dedicated to helping young people affected by cancer and their families survive and thrive in body, mind and spirit. With a vision of providing a cure for every child and care for every family, Kids Cancer Care strives to end childhood cancer, while easing the pain and suffering of the disease through three essential program areas: 1. Camp and Outreach; 2. Research and Hospital; and 3. Education Support and Scholarships.

At Kids Cancer Care, we consider it an honour and privilege to do the work we do. We get to help deserving children and families and we get to see our community at its finest — volunteering, donating, hosting fundraisers and helping others.

We love our work and we love the children and families we serve. We take our jobs seriously, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We pride ourselves on having a fun, vibrant and sometimes quirky team that works, laughs, cries, eats, plays and celebrates together.

We value diversity and the different perspectives and innovative thinking it brings. We like to surround ourselves with creative, kind, and passionate people and we welcome all qualified persons regardless of differences in physical ability, gender identity or sexual orientation, cultural or religious beliefs, or ethnic origins. We realize that what makes us unique makes us remarkable. We believe in the power of diversity and are dedicated to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment at all levels of the organization.

For more information on Kids Cancer Care and our work, please visit us at kidscancercare.ab.ca.

The Position 

Kids Cancer Care is looking for Camp Staff to work at our Residential Summer Camp. This is a seasonal position (September – November) reporting to the Program Coordinators and Program Manager.

Position Overview

Camp Staff support and supervise campers during all scheduled activities, ensuring Camp Kindle remains a safe, fun, and educational setting. Our Camp Staff are caring and positive role models to campers and remain camper focused at all times. They are responsible for planning and implementing camp programs, assisting in food preparation and clean-up, as well as other miscellaneous tasks related to caring for children in a diverse setting. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

In accordance with the approved Kids Cancer Care policies and taking direction from the Senior Staff, Program Lead, the Program Coordinators and Program Manager, the Camp Staff will be responsible for the following duties:

Specific Duties

• Build a relationship with each camper in your group and proactively support them through activities.
• Support and supervise campers through daily routines including wake up, mealtime, rest, bedtime, and transitions between activities. 
• Identify the needs of all campers and manage a variety of group dynamics. 
• Create lesson plans, develop and organize lesson materials. 
• Update lesson plans and materials based on experience and feedback. 
• Facilitate camp activities with enthusiasm using varying teaching techniques to engage campers.
• Work with supervisors to promote weekly themes and organize weekly special events. 

General  Duties

• Positively contribute to Camp Kindle by working well with all members of the camp community. 
• Complete preliminary training and engage in ongoing training provided by the camp program manager, camp program coordinators, kitchen manager and maintenance manager.
• Accept and incorporate constructive feedback. 
• Adhere to Camp Kindle’s three pillars of respect: 1) respect for self, 2) respect for others, and 3) respect for the environment. 
• Act in the best interest of participants. 
• Attend and contribute to weekly staff meetings. 
• Participate in site set-up, cleaning, and organization before camp groups arrive and after they depart.
• Assist with other camp programs as needed. 

Education and Certifications

• First Aid and CPR-C Certification including AED.
• Up to date criminal record check including vulnerable sector search.
• Prior summer camp experience an asset.
• Wilderness First Aid is an asset.
• National Lifeguard (NLS) Certification is an asset.
• Post-secondary education in a relevant field is also an asset.

Other Requirements

• Up-to-date criminal record check including vulnerable sector search.
• Valid driver’s license.

Closing Date

Until suitable candidate is found.

Note: We are grateful to everyone who applies, but only candidates selected for an interview will be notified.