Camp Counselor – 040 (Tri-Cities)

Job title: Camp Counselor – 040 (Tri-Cities)

Company: The British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Job description: The BC SPCA summer camps for kids are held virtually and at various locations throughout BC. Our camps are designed to teach kids aged 6 to 11 about pet care, animal welfare, nature and the environment. Camp Counsellors may interact with campers during online sessions or in-person at designated BC SPCA locations or a combination of the two. Spend your summer helping to make a difference by creating a stimulating, fun and positive atmosphere for campers.

• Camp Counsellor – 2 positions

• Location – Work remotely; camp will be held virtually

• 12-weeks beginning in June 2021

• The hours of work are 8:30 am – 4:00 pm (Monday – Friday)

• One week prior to camp is allotted for training and camp preparation

For more information about our summer camps, please visit: https://spca.bc.ca/programs-services/for-kids-teens/for-kids/

Application deadline: April 5, 2021 (midnight EST)

Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this job as well as your skills in relations to this job. Please note that applications received without a cover letter, will not be considered. We will be conducting interviews in April and May, only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Qualifications and Other Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the employer

• Able to work independently and deliver completed projects on time

• Demonstrated experience working as part of a team with a teachable spirit

• Demonstrated leadership qualities

• Proficiency with online learning platforms, social media and creating video content when position is assigned to online camps

• Energetic and enthusiastic, patient, positive and hardworking

• Ability to communicate to a diverse audience and resolve conflict in a constructive and professional manner

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational, time and general management skills

• Must be willing to complete a criminal record with vulnerable sector check

• Applicants with a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are preferred when position is assigned to in-person camps

• Assets include: experience using Canva and Flipgrid, previous experience with kids or animals, and having a personal pet(s)

• Philosophical harmony with the mission, vision and strategic directions of the BC SPCA

• Current Emergency First Aid Certificate is a requirement

• Applicants must be available to work for the duration of the entire program

• Previous experience with kids or animals is an asset

Other Job requirements:

The HRSDC Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program may fund some of these positions. Please feel free to apply even if you do not meet the Canada Summer Jobs requirements. CSJ criteria including:

• must be between 15-30 years of age at the start of employment

• must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,

• must have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations

About the position:

Reporting to Regional Humane Educator, the Camp Counsellor will help create stimulating, fun and positive learning experience for campers. This position may interact with campers during online sessions or in-person at designated BC SPCA locations or a combination of the two. The primary focus of the role is to deliver content developed by the Humane Education team to engage campers in age-appropriate material related to pet care, animal welfare, nature, and the environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Present approved activities to registered campers either in person, using the BC SPCA’s virtual meeting software, or a combination of the two with some room for adaptation to suit audience needs

• Participate in the creation of fun, educational and inclusive online videos for campers on Flipgrid

• Monitor livestream chat and camper interactions, addressing any questions/issues that arise in a timely way; moderate and reply to camper videos

• Communicate compassionately and respectfully with campers, at an age-appropriate level and in a way that creates a safe and equitable learning environment

o May also involve communication directly with the parents of campers

• Develop a basic understanding of animal stress signals and monitoring shelter animals for signs of stress when videotaping animals or working with them in-person

• Develop a basic understanding of the BC SPCA position statements on animal welfare

• Organize work in the TEAMS workspace; regularly check in with supervisor to stay on track and prioritize duties

• Provide feedback to the regional humane educator on how the content was received by campers, any opportunities/challenges that arose, and provide any additional suggestions to improve online camp programs

• Follow all health and safety protocols for self and campers; when camps are assigned in person at a BC SPCA facility, ensuring the proper health and safety protocols for the space are also followed

• Other duties as required; may include some shelter duties if assigned to an in-person camp at a BC SPCA facility

How to apply:

If you are interested in helping to provide memorable experiences for kids at our summer camp and are legally entitled to work in Canada, we would like to hear from you. Click on apply now or use the link – https://spca.bc.ca/about-us/careers/.

We welcome diversity, value differences, and foster inclusion in our employment practices. We invite applications from all qualified individuals who are philosophically aligned with our mission and guiding principles.

We thank you for your interest in the BC SPCA, however; only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No telephone calls please.

Other details

• Pay Type Hourly
• Hiring Rate $17.50
• Required Education High School

• 2565 BC-7A, Coquitlam, BC V3H 1W4, Canada

Expected salary:

Location: Coquitlam, BC

Job date: Fri, 26 Feb 2021 08:35:59 GMT