Temporary Full-Time (35 hours per week (7 hours per day) with additional rotational shifts that include early shifts starting at 7:30 AM or late shifts ending at 6:00 PM to support before- and after-camp programming) Hourly rate: $18.75

Start Date: June 15, 2026

End Date: September 11, 2026

ART + AUDIENCE + LEARNING

Are you passionate about inspiring young minds through art? Do you thrive in a dynamic and creative environment? If so, we want you to be part of our Education & Programming team at AGO Art Camp!

Located in Toronto, the Art Gallery of Ontario (“the AGO”) is one of the largest art museums in North America, with a collection of close to 100,000 works. At AGO Art Camp, we believe in fostering creativity and imagination in young artists. As part of the renowned Art Gallery of Ontario, we provide a unique and enriching experience for campers to explore their artistic talents while enjoying the fun of summer camp and we need great people to help us accomplish this!

We are currently seeking a Temporary Full-Time, AGO Art Camp, Support Counsellor to join our Education & Programming team for the AGO’s Summer Art Camp. Under the direction of the Manager, Camp, Courses and Studio Programming , the incumbent is responsible for supporting campers, counsellors, and Senior Camp Staff throughout the summer. They will assist with monitoring campers, volunteer, and counsellor safety and well-being, and will assist counsellors with their programming and planning. The Support Counsellor will provide excellent front line customer service, liaising with parents/guardians, campers, AGO staff, volunteers, and patrons of the gallery. They will cover for camp counsellor and other absences as required, assist in the planning and leading of activities in collaboration with the Senior Camp Staff, counsellors and volunteers. The Support Counsellor will support staff and volunteers indoors and outdoors as needed to run programming, promote well-being, and maintain a safe camp environment at all times. They will mentor counsellors and volunteers throughout the summer, demonstrating best practices in behavioural management, customer service, program planning and delivery and health and safety awareness, and administrative processes. They will contribute feedback to end-of-summer reports and assist with the planning and implantation of our training program for Counsellors and Volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Enrolled in a secondary or post-secondary program in visual arts, education, physical education, health and recreation or other appropriate areas of study (or within 24 months of graduation.
• Standard First Aid CPR/AED Level C is required before start of employment
• Experience in a health-related program (Nursing, Social Work, etc.) is an asset.
• Experience in child behaviour management and supervising groups of children (aged 5-13) in an indoor/outdoor camp and/or educational environment
• Experience in developing and leading activities for children in both small and large groups
• Experience working with children with exceptionalities or special needs
• Strong computer skills (word processing, data processing) including familiarity with excel, word and outlook
• Excellent organizational and time management skills and attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent problem solving and team-building and training skills
• Strong interest in the visual arts

Please note the AGO Summer Art Camp positions align with the Young Canada Works eligibility criteria. Recent grads welcome to apply! Join Us in Crafting Creative Futures! Apply Today! For more information about AGO Art Camp visit https://ago.ca/learn/camps/summer-art-camp

We invite individuals who reflect the diversity of our visitors to apply by submitting a tailored cover letter and CV.

We thank all applicants but must advise that only those selected for interviews will be contacted. Our Applicant Tracking System (ATS) uses AI features to support efficiency and consistency, but all hiring decisions are made by our managers and HR team.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act & the AGO’s Recruitment & Selection Policy for Staff, a request for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.

The Art Gallery of Ontario is an Equal Opportunity Employer.