Camp Counsellor- MB 2026

October 21, 2025

Req ID: 27240 Vacancy Type: Seasonal Number of Positions: 200 Closing Date: 11/01/2025 Job Summary Are you interested in working for the City of Mississauga? Do you enjoy working with children? We have the job for you! Apply to be a March Break Camp Leader today! Learn more from Melanie on what it is like to be a Camp Leader at the City! Check out the tentative camp locations we have available for 2026: <ul><li>Burnhamthorpe CC (Dixie Road & Burnhamthorpe Road)</li><li>Carmen Corbasson CC (Cawthra & QEW)</li><li>Churchill Meadows CC (Ninth Line & Eglinton Avenue)</li><li>Clarkson CC (Southdown Road & Truscott Drive)</li><li>Courtneypark AC (Mavis Road & Highway 401)</li><li>Erin Meadows CC (Glen Erin Drive & Eglinton Avenue)</li><li>Frank McKechnie CC (Bristol Road & Kennedy Road)</li><li>Huron Park RC (Mavis Road & Paisley Boulevard)</li><li>Malton CC (Derry Road & Goreway Drive)</li><li>Meadowvale CC (Glen Erin Drive & Battleford Road)</li><li>Mississauga Valley CC (Hurontario Street & Burnhamthorpe Road)</li><li>Paramount Fine Foods Centre – Sportsplex (Rose Cherry & Matheson)</li><li>Port Credit Memorial Arena (Eglinton Avenue & Matheson Boulevard)</li><li>River Grove CC (Britannia Road & Creditview Road) </li></ul>Please note: We will be interviewing for this position as vacancies occur and therefore the posting may be removed earlier than the date advertised depending on business needs. Duties and Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide an inclusive, safe and fun camp experience for campers to participate in sports, crafts, games, swimming, outdoor fun, and more.</li><li>Work as part of a team to support goals and values of the camp program through quality instruction, excellent customer service and staff relationships.</li><li>Plan and implement activities and provide instruction to meet the needs of all campers.</li><li>Provide instruction to camps and ensure planning and preparation for all activities, camp games, and sports related to the camp program are carried out successfully.</li><li>Supervise campers at all times and provide a safe and enjoyable experience for all. </li></ul>Skills And Qualifications <ul><li>Minimum 15 years of age by the start of the Camps employment session (February 1, 2026)</li><li>By February 1, 2026 successful candidates must provide (at their own expense): **These are required to work but not to apply!**</li><ul><li>Emergency or Standard First Aid with CPR B or C certification (must be recognized by WSIB) which must remain current during employment period.</li><li>HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development certification.</li><li>Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted. This is a condition of employment.</li></ul><li>Enjoy working with children; previous experience is an asset.</li><li>Strong communication and leadership skills. </li></ul>Additional Information March Break Camps will run from March 16 – 20, 2026. Interviews will be held in the month of November 2025. March Break Camp Counsellor Training will be held in the month of February 2026. <ul><li> Training Dates are mandatory as part of your employment* </li></ul>Special Instructions Please note: You are required to complete the form below and upload as an "Additional Document" as part of the application process. Consent to Contact References <ul><li> Click this link and complete the Consent to Contact References</li><li> Save the document as Your Name _Consent to Contact References</li><li> When applying, add your form as an additional document to your application </li></ul>Hourly Rate/Salary: $18.23 - $21.71 Hours of Work: up to 40 hours per week Work Location: Various Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept , CMS/Recreation Division , Non-Union/Union: Non Union We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act. Equity, Diversity and Inclusion The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent. Learn more about the City’s commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion . Accommodations The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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