Head of Canoe

Job Posting

Head of Canoe

Head of Canoeing

Location: Live on-site Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands

Contract Dates: June 16th – August 25th, 2026, room & board included

Reports to: Assistant Director – Programs and Leadership Training, Program Director

Our Team

Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in camping and outdoor and experiential education. Working at Kandalore means you believe in supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness and respect, and the power of the outdoors for young people.

The Camp

Founded in 1947, Kandalore has a longstanding reputation as one of Canada’s premier overnight summer camps. We offer campers an unmatched in-camp experience, starting from age 6, with an in-camp activity program designed to introduce and build new skills each day.

Our in-camp activity program is an essential part of our identity, and the experience provided  are proud of the level of expertise and variety of in-camp activities that we offer to campers to support their development.

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Job Outline

Camp Kandalore is seeking a positive, adaptable and detail-oriented Head of Canoe – Program Manager to oversee and manage its Canoe program and support with special events.

The successful applicant will work to facilitate impactful experiences for our campers through our Canoe program. This individual will be directly responsible for the safety, enjoyment and learning of all campers during canoe-lesson periods and management of the canoe staff team of counsellors. This individual will be enthusiastic, camper-centric, team-oriented and able to cope with a busy camp atmosphere.

Our Head of Canoe will be responsible for the facilitation, management and organization of the Canoe program and enforcement of all safety policies and procedures in accordance with Ontario Camps Association and Ontario Recreational Canoe and Kayak Association Standards at the canoe docks. Duties include organizing level groups and classes, developing skill-based lessons and calendars, assessing and managing risk, ensuring a culture of safety and inclusivity, managing behavioral issues, and mentoring staff and campers.

This position includes room and board, and a fantastic summer  a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Application for Head of Canoe

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

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As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.