What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.

By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.

Reporting to, and under the direction of, the Supervisor of Recreation & Community Programs, the Junior Fire Camp Counsellor will be responsible for:

• Providing a high level of front-line customer service including greeting and engaging participants and informing parents/guardians, and responding to enquiries as required;
• Working cooperatively and maintaining ongoing and effective communication with participants, parents, colleagues, and supervisors;
• Supervising and working with groups of children, promoting a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for all campers and staff;
• Participate in preparing and implement daily and weekly program plans that are enjoyable and diverse , including special events and theme days; Actively participate in leading activities during program hours while adhering to program plans, standards and scheduled times;
• Arriving at the program site on time to properly prepare for the day's program and start the program according to schedule
• Acts as a positive role model for program participants and other team members;
• Ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately by performing daily opening and closing tasks at Camp/Playground location to maintain a safe and organized program space;
• Performing regular site checks and ensures that the necessary equipment and supplies are available in a safe condition;
• Become familiar with Town of Whitby policies, procedures and emergency procedures and be able to implement such procedures;
• Ensuring the safety of all campers by providing emergency or first-aid assistance when required;
• Reporting all concerns, accidents and incidents to immediate supervisor for follow up and to take appropriate action
• Other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

Our team is looking for a self-motivated, solutions-oriented team member. You convey your thoughts clearly and concisely. You listen attentively and ask questions for clarification and understanding. Using sound judgment, you demonstrate solid organizational skills and strong research, reasoning, numerical and analytical skills.

You’re always happy to learn new things and to help build a working environment that encourages and cultivates new ideas. You foster a collaborative team environment among co-workers, and work well both independently and as part of a team.

What You Bring To Our Team

• A passion for working with children and helping them grow in a positive environment.
• Applicants must be at least 16 years of age.
• Enrollment in a Pre-Service Firefighter Program would considered be an asset;
• Must possess and keep current Standard First Aid & CPR ‘C’ certificate (or be willing to obtain prior to starting employment)
• A valid Police Criminal Record Check to work with the Vulnerable Sector; and
• Demonstrated leadership experience (completion of a C.I.T Certificate or L.I.T Certificate will be considered an asset);
• Students must be currently enrolled in and attending a secondary or post-secondary school on a full-time basis (students will be required to provide proof) for the 2025/2026 school year and be returning to a post-secondary institution on a full-time basis in September 2026.

What We Offer You
$18.92 per hour

Work Shift:

Flexible hours, Monday to Friday (up to a maximum of 44 hours per week).

Hybrid information:

Frontline

Union Affiliation:

No Affiliation

Closing Date:

January 16, 2026

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
At the Town of Whitby, our values guide everything that we do. We celebrate our differences, which is why we are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team. If you need a specific accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know, and we will be happy to provide. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Acknowledgement will only be forwarded to those applicants who are invited for an interview.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.