Employment Opportunities

We are looking for a motivated and hands-on Maintenance Assistant to help keep our camp, outdoor education center, and facility rental site running safely and effectively year-round. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and wants to support our mission of environmental stewardship and community programming.

What You’ll Do:

• Facility Care: Assist with building maintenance, including painting, drywall, and basic carpentry.

• Groundskeeping: Maintain our beautiful property through all seasons—from landscaping in the summer to snow removal in the winter.

• Safety & Systems: Monitor critical systems (water, septic, heating, and fire safety) and ensure our facilities are ready for campers and guests.

• Data & Compliance: Conduct routine water testing and ensure all safety checks are documented.

What You Bring:

• A high school diploma (or higher) and experience or formal training in property maintenance.

• Basic carpentry skills and confidence operating maintenance equipment.

• A physical readiness for outdoor work and active, hands-on tasks.

• Note: A clear Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector check is required. While certifications like WHMIS, First Aid, and Small Drinking Water System operation are preferred, we are happy to provide training to the right candidate

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Send your resume & cover letter to maintenance@campkawartha.ca to apply.

We are currently looking to strengthen our overnight counselling team, with a specific need for staff who can support supervision, care, and overnight cabin coverage within boys’ cabins. Cabin assignments are based on camper safety, privacy, supervision needs, and overall program requirements.

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Camp Kawartha, an award-winning camp, outdoor and environment centre is seeking passionate, reliable and dedicated staff to deliver healthy, sustainable food to our many campers, students and visiting groups.  This is an exciting position for someone interested in sustainable and local food.

Currently looking for:

Summer Kitchen Help

If you are interested in a Food Services position with Camp Kawartha, please submit a resume, cover letter and references to our kitchen team kitchen@campkawartha.ca

Must be willing to have or obtain a food-handlers certificate, clear police check and reliable transportation.

Camp Kawartha is seeking an: Outdoor Education Intern

Onsite living position Sept – Dec 2026

Are you passionate about outdoor education and environmental stewardship? Are you interested in building your teaching skills in nature and outdoor education? Would you like to work for an award winning outdoor and environment centre? Are you available to work from early September until early December? (extension may be possible)

With over 60 curriculum linked programs on offer, Camp Kawartha is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic educator to join our talented team. We look for professional outdoor educators who are creative, dedicated and are keen to learn.

If you answered yes… then this could be just what you are looking for! Below, you’ll find a job description.

Please email a covering letter and resume to Neil Fortin Head of Outdoor Education to: neil@campkawartha.ca and Jacob Rodenburg Executive Director jacob@campkawartha.ca by August 14th 2026

 Detailed job description

Qualifications:

• University Degree or College Diploma. Teaching degree an asset
• Level Two ACCT Challenge Course Practioner certification an asset or other Challenge Course experience
• Interest and enthusiasm for the natural world and the environment. Some background in outdoor and environmental education, outdoor recreation.
• Current National Lifeguard (NLS) an asset
• Standard First Aid/CPR
• Police check and vulnerable sector check.
• Capable of bringing a special skill (music, drama, outdoor adventure, natural history)
• Passion and drive to learn how to teach in an engaging and professional manner
• Inspired to learn more about environmental education and sustainability
• Able to commit to a minimum of a 3 month contract – possible extension

Purpose of the Position

• Assists in the delivery of high quality, curriculum linked outdoor day and evening programming to visiting schools.
• Ensures all applicable safety standards are met.
• Assists in the development of curricula, instructional aids, and appropriate teaching strategies.
• Acts as the overnight emergency contact staff person. Onsite accommodation provided.

Contract/Salaried Position:

40 hrs per week at a weekly salary $800 with the opportunity to earn more by working weekends or evenings. Accommodation will be provided at no cost.

Please email a resume and covering letter to Neil Fortin Head of Outdoor Education neil@campkawartha.ca and/or Jacob Rodenburg Executive Director jacob@campkawartha.ca

Deadline for Applications: August 14th, 2026

Thank you for your interest in Camp Kawartha. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Camp Kawartha is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. The Camp will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities, including accommodation that takes into account an applicant’s accessibility needs. Camp Kawartha is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate the diversity of our camp community including differences in race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity. We welcome candidates representing such diversity.