Nature Specialist 

Description:

The camp is located on the shores of beautiful Lac de L'achigan in Saint-Hippolyte. We are an English summer camp that welcomes about 100 young people from 6 to 17 years old. The majority of our campers are followed in youth protection. Camp Weredale offers these young people a safe and beautiful environment in which they can be close to nature, create lifelong friendships and hopefully begin to heal.

Responsible to:

One of two Assistant Directors

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• To participate in pre-camp training and orientation.
• To play an active role in promoting a positive and constructive camp environment.
• To plan and oversee the implementation of all nature-related activities and programs during activity periods.
• To continually develop and oversee the Sequoia program.
• To coordinate and oversee camp-outs at senior and junior camps.
• To ensure the safety of campers and staff participating in nature programs.
• To support the ongoing development and maintenance of camp trails.
• To lead campers on hikes, expeditions, and other exploratory activities in the woods.
• To convey practical outdoor skills such as shelter building, plant identification, and animal tracking to campers.
• To organize activities that encourage campers to engage with and learn from their natural surroundings.
• To maintain an inventory of equipment and to recommend and requisition necessary equipment and supplies.
• To support, plan, implement and participate in evening programs and large scale event days
• To participate in hutline duty, waterfront tasks and night off replacement duties
• To assume duties of cabin counselor on occasion, if required.
• To prepare a year-end report with recommendations for the following season.
• To attend all scheduled staff meetings and participate in formal and informal supervision.
• To respect all camp policies, procedures, guidelines and rules.
• To perform all other related tasks as requested by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements:

• Must have completed Secondary 5 and preferably one year of college.
• Prior experience or study in a related field would be considered an asset.
• Must be familiar with nature, the environment, conservation and the preservation of the natural world.
• Must have the ability to adapt programs and activities to the various needs and abilities of campers.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have the ability to relate to children.
• Must be comfortable in, and respectful of, a group living environment.
• Must be punctual and capable of respecting a camp preset schedule.
• Must be capable of respecting confidentially regarding camper medical, behavioural issues and family history.

Salary Offered:

To be discussed based on experience

Employment Status:

Summer, full-time, day, evening, weekend. Transportation, lodging, and food are included at Camp Weredale during the stay.

Duration of Employment:

June 13, 2025, to August 14, 2025..

If you are interested in becoming part of our team please send your resume to campweredale@hotmail.com