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.

Position Overview

Kids Cancer Care is looking for a temporary full-time Outreach Program Coordinator (Maternity Leave Coverage). This position reports to the Director of Outreach. The Outreach Program Coordinator will be directly responsible for the development and implementation of the year-round Teem Leadership Program (TLP), providing opportunities for growth, empowerment, and mentorship.

Key Areas of Responsibility

In accordance with the approved Kids Cancer Care policies, the Outreach Program Coordinator will be responsible for the following areas.

• Follow and execute the Teen Leadership Program year-round curriculum which includes:
  • Information night for teens and parents.
  • Application process – recruitment and selection.
  • Organize and facilitate the Teen Leadership portion of the Education Conference.
  • Plan and organize monthly leadership meetings.
  • Assist and oversee all group fundraising opportunities.
  • Coordinate all travel plans and project plans for the Teen Leadership Service Trip (every second year) and be the lead on the trip.
• Work evenings and weekends as required.
• Effectively manage program budgets.

Additionally, the Outreach Program Coordinator will develop and implement Camp Sunrise, a community day-program for children aged 3 to 7 affected by childhood cancer. Responsibilities include:

• Lead the strategic planning, recruitment of participants and volunteers, and operational delivery of the Camp Sunrise program, while ensuring summer student contributions are effectively integrated and supervised to support program goals.
• Coordinate age-appropriate activities, staffing, and logistics to ensure a safe, fun, and supportive environment for participants and families.
• Provide guidance and support to volunteers involved in Camp Sunrise to ensure successful program delivery.
• Monitor and evaluate program outcomes, collecting feedback to refine future programming.

The Outreach Program Coordinator will also plan and implement the following targeted programs:

• Teen Nights (twice annually):
  • Provide an emotionally low-risk environment for teens to connect and engage in informal conversations.
  • Offer novel experiences such as Game Night or Hockey Night to encourage registration and create meaningful experiences to look forward to.
• Alumni Event in partnership with WellSpring Alberta (once annually):
  • Facilitate smooth transitions to supports for adults.
  • Connect alumni with young adults who have shared cancer experiences.
  • Encourage continued relationships with youth through WellSpring while promoting volunteer or donor engagement.
• Kid Cooking Classes (three annually) in collaboration with Child Life Specialist:
  • Teen Cooking (13–17): Focus on independent cooking, meal preparation, kitchen safety, understanding complex recipes, and planning balanced meals.
  • Pre-Teen Cooking (8–12): Focus on simple cooking techniques, exploring cuisines, basic knife skills, and concepts of nutrition and safety.
  • Child Cooking (4–7): Focus on simple, fun tasks such as stirring, pouring, assembling, and decorating.
  • Ensure aprons with sponsor logo are ordered and provided.

High Hopes Challenge Support:

• Recruit and support Teen Kid Coaches.
• Plan and organize the High Hopes Meet and Greet (May) and Kick-Off Event (September).
• Provide day-of-event support, including:
  • Waiver confirmation.
  • Activity supervision and logistics support for Teen Kid Coaches.

General Duties

• Plan and develop safe programs for children and families affected by childhood cancer.
• Develop promotional materials and ensure that promotions are delivered to families and community stakeholders in a timely fashion.
• Represent Kids Cancer Care when speaking to campers, families, donors, other stakeholders and the general public.
• Coordinate and facilitate programs as outlined below.
• Maintain monthly reporting standards and compile annual statistics.
• Attend recreation, child development, program management and other related courses and seminars as part of ongoing professional development.
• Work directly with volunteers at specific teen and family programs providing support and guidance in executing the program.

Qualifications

• University degree, or post-secondary education with experience in the fields of recreation, education, kinesiology – with a major in adapted physical activity, child development studies or related social field.
• Experience in program planning with varying group size and with children, teens, staff and volunteers.
• Strong time management and organizational skills, self-motivated and result driven.
• Ability to work flexible hours, with frequent evening and weekend work.
• A demonstrated ability with computers and relevant software (Office, MailChimp, Canva). Database proficiency with EZ Camp is an asset.
• Ensure policies and guidelines of KCC are adhered to across all programs.
• Work well under pressure and can manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work in both a team environment and individually.
• Good oral and written communication skills including an excellent telephone manner is required.
• Must provide a current Level II Criminal Records Check which includes vulnerable sector.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable car.
• Certificate in CPR level C and First Aid.

Closing Date

Applicants will be accepted until May 20, 2026.

Applications

https://kidscancercarefoundationofalbe.easyapply.co

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

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 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.

Applications

https://kidscancercarefoundationofalbe.easyapply.co

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

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 

The Kitchen Assistant is a casual position of up to 37.5 hours/week reporting to the Food Services Manager. As bookings increase, through the spring, summer and fall, hours may increase.

Position Overview 

The kitchen team plays a vital role in providing excellence in the areas of food services and hospitality at Camp Kindle. The Kitchen Assistant, in collaboration with the Food Services Manager and Coordinator is responsible for providing quality meals for all guests at Camp Kindle. The camp season currently runs through to November with operations most days.

The suitable candidate will have variable hours and workdays through this period. The population we serve is vast. When not serving our Kids Cancer Care families, we are a rental facility that offers programs and meaningful experiences for other groups. These groups range from medical groups, outdoor school programs, corporate retreats, band and choir retreats and other youth groups. Camp Kindle is also the venue for annual fundraising events for Kids Cancer Care. We are a licensed facility and may offer liquor services for adult functions.

Key Areas of Responsibility 

In accordance with the approved Kids Cancer Care policies and taking direction from the Food Services Manager or the Food Services Coordinator in the Managers absence, the Kitchen Assistant will be responsible for maintaining quality food services and meal preparation.

Food Handling

• Participate in the preparation, service and clean-up of meals.
• Ensure quality and efficiency of food production based on specifications set by the catering and food services manager.
• Help staff with food-related programs.
• Prepare meals in accommodation for special diets and allergies.
• Assist in general inventory and food waste tracking.

Health & Safety

• Report all equipment problems, risks, issues or challenges in the kitchen.
• Ensure that regulations are followed from any health and safety acts.
• Follow specific dietary requirements for campers and staff.
• Understand and implement allergy control procedures when necessary.
• Follow a kitchen checklist procedure for opening and closing the kitchen.
• Be knowledgeable in all equipment, food handling preparation and sanitation, have a current “Food Safe Certificate” or be prepared to obtain one within the probationary period.

Cleaning

• Adhere to prescribed “clean as you go” practices in the kitchen.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in all kitchen areas including storage, refrigeration, prep stations and cooking areas.
• Follow food safe practices as related to cleaning and sterilization of cooking equipment.
• Complete daily and weekly scheduled cleaning responsibilities as required.

Education and Certifications 

• Food Handling Certificate or Alberta Health Services approved Basic Food Safety Online Training.

Industry Knowledge  

• Mature, energetic, and hard-working and a passion for hospitality and food services.
• Must possess a high standard of cleanliness.
• Previous kitchen experience and knowledge of catering to special diets is an asset.
• Willingness to learn how to handle medically based meals, including oncology-specific diets, type 1 diabetic diets and celiac diets.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Other Requirements 

• Reliable transportation.
• Must provide a current Level II Criminal Records Check which includes vulnerable sector.

Closing Date

Applicants will be accepted until March 15, 2026.

Applications

https://kidscancercarefoundationofalbe.easyapply.co

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