Employment Opportunities

Camp Kawartha is an award-winning, not-for-profit charitable organization, dedicated to the promotion of the highest standard of programming, with a particular focus on outdoor environmental awareness, education and stewardship. We offer Summer Camp programs for children ages 5-17, curriculum-linked outdoor education & environmental education programs for grades 1-12, and facility rentals to a wide variety of user group. Thank you for your interest in working for Camp Kawartha.

Current Job Postings

We are seeking staff members who are willing to work together as a team to achieve the high level of excellence expected by our campers and their families. Please refer to the specific job posting for required qualifications and application instructions.

All applications must include a cover letter identifying the position you are applying for, along with a resume.

Camp Kawartha invites applications from all qualified individuals.  Camp Kawartha is an equal opportunity employer and strives for inclusiveness and diversity. While we thank all applicants for their interest in working at Camp Kawartha, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Accessibility & Inclusion

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. If you require any accomodations with your application, please let us know and we will be happy to provide support and implement accmodations to make the application & hiring process more accessible. 

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, and celebrate and appreciate the lived expierences that candidates bring with them. 

Police Vulnerable Sector Checks

For applicants seeking employment and/or to volunteer with vulnerable persons. This check is a collection of offence information, including convictions, non-convictions and other relevant police contact information, including pardoned sex offences and mental health contacts. All staff and volunteers must have a current & clear Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check.

All staff and volunteers must have a current & clear Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check. Visit your local police station before beginning employment to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. Be sure to allow at least 3-4 weeks for processing; there will be longer processing times during peak seasons (summer), or if they require a finger-print check.

• Peterborough Police Service – for current residents of Peterborough, Lakefield or The Township of Cavan Monaghan – Click here to submit your application online
• Toronto Police Service – for those who live in the City of Toronto
• Ontario Provincial Police – if you live in OPP jurisdiction

Record Checks

MyBackCheck – may be used to obtain a record check for staff & volunteers ages 18-32 as directed by our insurance company.

Staff/Volunteers ages 33 & over must visit their local police station to obtain a Police Vulnerable Sector Check. Be sure to allow at least 3-4 weeks for processing; there will be longer processing times as the summer peak season approaches, or if they require a finger-print check.

Upgrading

We recommend that all staff upgrade their skills on a regular basis, and we are happy to assist potential staff in finding the right courses. Here is a partial list of companies that have qualified staff in the past.

• Ontario Camping Association (OCA)
• Canadian Red Cross
• Challenges Unlimited
• Lifesaving Society
• Trent University – Aquatics
• Ontario Recreational Canoeing and Kayaking Association (ORCKA)