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Digital Discovery Camp Counsellor (Temporary Seasonal)
About the role
Mission: Bring STEAM to life through hands-on science learning
experiences. Discovery Centre’s mandate is advanced through
the presentation of high-quality STEAM educational experiences.
Digital Discovery Camp Counsellor (Temporary Seasonal)
Department: Science Education
Supervisor: Manager of Science Education
Position Category: Full time, temporary seasonal contract
Wage: $17.25 per hour
Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week; 12 weeks
Start Date: June 8, 2026
Application Deadline: March 31, 2026
Applicants must be current students returning to post-secondary studies in Fall 2026 and
must be a Canadian citizen/permanent resident as per the candidate eligibility criteria
of the grant program(s) funding this role. Applicants may be required to complete a pre-
screening survey to determine if they meet the eligibility criteria. International students
with work visas are ineligible under this funding program and will not be considered for
this role.
Position Summary:
For over 35 years, the Discovery Centre has developed a reputation for being Nova Scotia’s
leader in the delivery of exciting hands-on, minds-on science programming for youth.
Discovery Centre is committed to leveraging our facility, people, and programming to
create inclusive spaces that ignite a passion for science and discovery. We are also
committed to advancing diversity, inclusion, equity, and accessibility practices within our
workplace, public engagement spaces, and programming. Our Centre’s Board of Directors,
management, and staff believe diverse participation and representation are essential and
that our networks thrive when we create an inclusive and equitable culture where all
people can see themselves reflected, feel respected, and have their contributions valued.
The Digital Discovery Camp Counsellor works collaboratively with the Digital Discovery
Camp Leader to help plan and develop engaging camp activities centered around coding,
circuitry, and/or robotics for youth ages 9-13 in partnership with Digital Nova Scotia. Digital
camps are delivered at Discovery Centre and free to various communities throughout the
province of Nova Scotia.
The Digital Discovery Camp Counsellor will benefit from the opportunity of working in a
challenging and dynamic science themed program setting, providing significant
opportunity to improve upon their communication skills, organizational skills, knowledge of
science, knowledge of educational practices, and ability to work with the public and
children.
Description of Tasks:
The Digital Discovery Camp Counsellor works in the Science Education department and
reports to the Manager of Science Education and the Digital Discovery Camp Leader. The
primary tasks of the position are:
- Successfully collaborating with the Camp Leader and Digital Nova Scotia and other
community organizations to plan and develop hands-on learning activities and
games for Digital Discovery Camp
- Helping deliver camp programming related to coding/circuits/robotics etc. for 15-20
youth attending Digital Discovery Camps at Discovery Centre and across the
province
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Supervising campers while taking responsibility for their safety and enjoyment
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Assisting in providing guidance to campers and youth volunteers
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Maintaining a clean and safe work area
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Assisting in camp promotion
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Tracking camp weeks in daily journal of activities
Qualifications:
Education: Post-secondary studies in computer science, education, recreation, or a related
discipline
Experience: Experience in child supervision, preferably in an educational, recreational,
museum or camp setting; experience in preparing and presenting workshops an asset;
experience in the fields of graphic design, digital animation, video production, or video
game development/design would be considered an asset
Language Requirements: Fluency in English is required; additional languages (especially
French) considered an asset
Competencies:
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Works well as part of a team
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Exceptional communication skills
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Leadership skills
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Good time management and punctuality
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Highly organized
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Reliable and trustworthy
Other Qualifications:
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Proficient in MS Office applications
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Must pass a criminal record check or vulnerable sector check
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First Aid and WHMIS certification an asset
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Valid drivers license is considered an asset
Eligibility: Applicants must qualify for SKILL or the Student Work Placement Program in
order to be considered. A full commitment to the employment dates is also required.
Application:
Applications are to be emailed to recruitment@thediscoverycentre.ca. Applicants are to
submit their resume, cover letter, and references. Please note the position that you are
applying for in the subject line of your email application. All applications will be reviewed
but only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. All applicants are thanked in
advance for their interest. Please note: this position is dependent upon receipt of
funding.
Discovery Centre promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, and we
encourage applications from candidates who self-identify as a member of an
underrepresented group, including Indigenous people (especially Mi’kmaq), people of
Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), members of other racialized
groups, women, people with disabilities, and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The
hiring process includes reviewing resumes that have been submitted, identifying which
resumes fit the qualifications for the position and interviewing each candidate that has
been selected from the interview process. Two (2) people conduct interviews with scoring
sheets as the method of tracking responses. The potential successful candidates’
references are the final step in the process. The successful candidate is selected and
contacted with the position offer.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting
with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the
evaluation process, please contact recruitment@thediscoverycentre.ca to request
specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be
kept confidential.
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