Camp Specialist Museum

Camp Specialist – Markham Museum

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Applications are now being received for this position. Submit your resume and cover letter online by January 16, 2026 to be considered.

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The Museum Camp Specialist will work within the Programming Department and will be responsible for the daily supervision of campers and delivery of education‑based camp programs focused on STEAM, history, and the environment. As a Camp Specialist, you will supervise a group of 7–10 campers (ages 4–12) and additional volunteers for their group. Throughout the summer you will also assist with camp program planning that focuses on one or more of the following skill set areas: archaeology, history, anthropology, sciences, urban nature, engineering, textiles, and fashion.

• Delivers a variety of education‑based activity plans daily to a group of campers as approved and outlined by the Camp Director and Museum Program Coordinator in the daily camp schedule.
• Assists with the research, design, and implementation of camp activity plans relating to your field of specialty under the guidance of the Camp Supervisor and Camp Director.
• Helps ensure programming is adapted to camper needs with regards to safety, hygiene, weather, breaks, etc.
• Keeps attendance records and promptly reports absences to the Camp Supervisor, maintains ratios, and completes headcounts according to City Camp Policies & Procedures.
• Prioritizes child well‑being, safety and protection throughout the camp. Evaluates situations for potential risks and proactively takes mitigating actions to address such risks.
• Ensures the well‑being, safety and protection of each camper in his/her assigned group.
• Prepares and organizes program equipment and supplies for specialized program, reporting any inventory shortages to the Camp Supervisor.
• Ensures all participants are aware of upcoming events and schedule changes.
• Organizes and assists with set‑up and clean‑up of camp events, activities and programs.
• Follows City of Markham policies and procedures in program activities.
• Serves as a liaison with parents of campers, reinforcing City of Markham customer service, diversity and inclusion (special needs, ethno‑cultural, English as second language, socio‑economic).
• Demonstrates the confidence and ability to make decisions independently of peers and in the best interests of the campers. Resolves problems and conflicts effectively as they arise.
• Maintains positive, constructive relationships with camp staff and volunteers with the goal of meeting camper needs. Works with inclusion staff as needed to ensure all campers are able to participate.
• Coaches and mentors camp counsellors, volunteers and campers.
• Provides regular updates and feedback to the Camp Supervisor.
• Participates in pre‑camp orientation and training sessions, supporting the Camp Supervisor where necessary.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age by June 1, 2026.
• Currently enrolled in, or graduate of, a post‑secondary institution.
• Up to date Standard First Aid with CPR ‘C’.
• High Five Principle Healthy Child Development is required.
• Must be able to provide a clear Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Completion of Counsellor in Training/Leader in Training program would be an asset.
• High Five Quest 2 would be an asset.

• Service Excellence:
  Meets or exceeds service standards when interacting with customers in the community and in the organization.
• Change & Innovation:
  Responds positively and professionally to change and helps others through change.
• Teamwork & Relationship Building:
  Interacts with others in an inclusive, collaborative and respectful way that creates effective working relationships.
• Communication:
  Communicates in a clear, professional and respectful way; demonstrates active listening.
• Accountable & Results Oriented:
  Demonstrates ethical behaviour and accountability, aligns with City values, and abides by relevant policies and legislation.
• Management & Leadership:
  Demonstrates self‑management, professionalism…