Top Benefits
About the role
If you are an Ingenium employee, please visit your ADP home page, select “Myself”. Under Talent, select Career Centre and submit your application - do not create a personal account.
Salary Range : $ 27.21 To $33.09 Hourly
Schedule: April 27 – June 7: Monday to Sunday, scheduled hours between 12.5 and 37.5 hours/week, June 8 – August 26: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week
Language Requirement: Bilingual (- - C ) ( definition )
Security Requirements: Enhanced reliability and a Vulnerable Sector Check
Work location: 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa ON
Term: Summer 2026 (April 27 to August 26, 2026)
Posting date: December 22, 2025, until February 2 , 2026
Note: First round of interviews will start late January 2026 for selected candidates who have submitted applications at that time.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Officer, Public Programs (Camp Coordinator), the Farm Camp Leader is responsible for overseeing the operation of one of the museum’s day camps, creating a fun, safe and environment where children are inspired and informed about Canada’s scientific and technological heritage at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. The Farm Camp Leaders contribute to camp program development for their assigned age group trains Camp Counsellors on planned activities, oversee camp operations for their camp, deliver camp programming alongside Camp Counsellors, and support other camp-related duties as needed. During the camp planning period (April 27 to June 7), the Farm Camp Leaders also deliver school programs and museum interpretation, providing visitors with engaging interpretation about the museum's animals, barns, exhibitions and Canada’s agricultural history. They may also perform other programming-related duties as needed.
EDUCATION
As an ideal candidate, you have completed at least one (1) year of university or college or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
EXPERIENCE
- previous interpretation, education or theatrical experience in museums, parks, tourism, schools and /or related fields is required;
- experience working with children, including children with disabilities;
- working in a leadership role;
- farm experience and large animal handling experience are considered assets; experience at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is also an asset.
KNOWLEDGE
- of agriculture, agricultural history, food science;
- of learning theories and interpretive techniques; of the mandate and the organization of Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation.
COMPETENCIES
- deliver dynamic interpretive and educational programs;
- simplify complex information about agriculture and to communicate it to diverse audiences;
- work under pressure;
- works independently;
- ability to lead a team – communication, delegation, mentorship, giving constructive feedback;
- may be required to perform physical labour of lifting and moving heavy objects of around 40 lbs. (chairs/tables, small animals, etc.), walking animals like horses, donkeys and calves (training will be provided) and being active for long periods of time indoors and outdoors
- communicate orally and in writing in both official languages. effectively represent Ingenium in a professional manner.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- experience and/or desire to work with children and youth in a camp setting;
- friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude;
- excellent communication and people skills;
- strong team spirit
- creative problem solver;
- a high degree of initiative and judgement; demonstrates interest in agriculture and/or food science.
Union Affiliation : Public Service Alliance of Canada
Classification: level 3
Position Number: 9694T
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Our Commitment to Employment Equity
Ingenium champions the values of diversity and inclusion. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as members of one or more designated employment equity groups. This is asked in a pre-screening question during the application process.
Ingenium provides accommodations to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
About Ingenium
Ingenium is a leading hazardous waste management provider focusing on providing sustainable solutions before implementing traditional disposal options. The company’s expertise in packaging, transportation, recycling, repurposing, reusing, and hazardous waste disposal is combined with an emphasis on cost, risk and liability reduction, and societal responsibility. In addition to sustainable solutions, Ingenium also offers traditional hazardous waste management, technical services, industrial waste, and EHS Consulting.
Ingenium created the pioneering Orphan Chemical Program that arranges for the transfer of title and shipment of useable hazardous chemicals (that otherwise would be treated as waste) to new owners. In California, Ingenium established the Emerald Energy Program, wherein biological, hazardous, and other waste types traditionally suitable for landfill disposal or incineration are used to power local and state electrical grids.
In addition to these established programs, Ingenium is researching and innovating new ways to recycle or reuse biohazardous materials formerly considered only suitable for landfill. They aim to help companies and organizations worldwide meet and exceed sustainability objectives, including Zero Waste Certification.
Ingenium was named multiple times by Inc.com as one of the nation's top 100 fastest-growing environmental services/hazardous waste disposal companies.
Top Benefits
About the role
If you are an Ingenium employee, please visit your ADP home page, select “Myself”. Under Talent, select Career Centre and submit your application - do not create a personal account.
Salary Range : $ 27.21 To $33.09 Hourly
Schedule: April 27 – June 7: Monday to Sunday, scheduled hours between 12.5 and 37.5 hours/week, June 8 – August 26: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week
Language Requirement: Bilingual (- - C ) ( definition )
Security Requirements: Enhanced reliability and a Vulnerable Sector Check
Work location: 901 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa ON
Term: Summer 2026 (April 27 to August 26, 2026)
Posting date: December 22, 2025, until February 2 , 2026
Note: First round of interviews will start late January 2026 for selected candidates who have submitted applications at that time.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES
Reporting to the Officer, Public Programs (Camp Coordinator), the Farm Camp Leader is responsible for overseeing the operation of one of the museum’s day camps, creating a fun, safe and environment where children are inspired and informed about Canada’s scientific and technological heritage at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum. The Farm Camp Leaders contribute to camp program development for their assigned age group trains Camp Counsellors on planned activities, oversee camp operations for their camp, deliver camp programming alongside Camp Counsellors, and support other camp-related duties as needed. During the camp planning period (April 27 to June 7), the Farm Camp Leaders also deliver school programs and museum interpretation, providing visitors with engaging interpretation about the museum's animals, barns, exhibitions and Canada’s agricultural history. They may also perform other programming-related duties as needed.
EDUCATION
As an ideal candidate, you have completed at least one (1) year of university or college or an acceptable combination of education, training and experience.
EXPERIENCE
- previous interpretation, education or theatrical experience in museums, parks, tourism, schools and /or related fields is required;
- experience working with children, including children with disabilities;
- working in a leadership role;
- farm experience and large animal handling experience are considered assets; experience at the Canada Agriculture and Food Museum is also an asset.
KNOWLEDGE
- of agriculture, agricultural history, food science;
- of learning theories and interpretive techniques; of the mandate and the organization of Ingenium – Canada's Museums of Science and Innovation.
COMPETENCIES
- deliver dynamic interpretive and educational programs;
- simplify complex information about agriculture and to communicate it to diverse audiences;
- work under pressure;
- works independently;
- ability to lead a team – communication, delegation, mentorship, giving constructive feedback;
- may be required to perform physical labour of lifting and moving heavy objects of around 40 lbs. (chairs/tables, small animals, etc.), walking animals like horses, donkeys and calves (training will be provided) and being active for long periods of time indoors and outdoors
- communicate orally and in writing in both official languages. effectively represent Ingenium in a professional manner.
PERSONAL SUITABILITY
- experience and/or desire to work with children and youth in a camp setting;
- friendly, responsible, service-oriented attitude;
- excellent communication and people skills;
- strong team spirit
- creative problem solver;
- a high degree of initiative and judgement; demonstrates interest in agriculture and/or food science.
Union Affiliation : Public Service Alliance of Canada
Classification: level 3
Position Number: 9694T
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
Our Commitment to Employment Equity
Ingenium champions the values of diversity and inclusion. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as members of one or more designated employment equity groups. This is asked in a pre-screening question during the application process.
Ingenium provides accommodations to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
About Ingenium
Ingenium is a leading hazardous waste management provider focusing on providing sustainable solutions before implementing traditional disposal options. The company’s expertise in packaging, transportation, recycling, repurposing, reusing, and hazardous waste disposal is combined with an emphasis on cost, risk and liability reduction, and societal responsibility. In addition to sustainable solutions, Ingenium also offers traditional hazardous waste management, technical services, industrial waste, and EHS Consulting.
Ingenium created the pioneering Orphan Chemical Program that arranges for the transfer of title and shipment of useable hazardous chemicals (that otherwise would be treated as waste) to new owners. In California, Ingenium established the Emerald Energy Program, wherein biological, hazardous, and other waste types traditionally suitable for landfill disposal or incineration are used to power local and state electrical grids.
In addition to these established programs, Ingenium is researching and innovating new ways to recycle or reuse biohazardous materials formerly considered only suitable for landfill. They aim to help companies and organizations worldwide meet and exceed sustainability objectives, including Zero Waste Certification.
Ingenium was named multiple times by Inc.com as one of the nation's top 100 fastest-growing environmental services/hazardous waste disposal companies.