The following is a list of most camp positions, including how many people are hired for each position and which positions are still available.
Activity Leaders / Directors – (Jobs Available: see below)
In the following areas: (19+ years old, waterfront activities require a minimum Bronze Cross, or equivalent, by summer)
- Sailing – HIRED
- Windsurfing – HIRED
- Kayaking – HIRED
- Swimming – HIRED
- Canoeing – HIRED
- Fishing – HIRED
- Landsports – HIRED
- Inline Hockey / Skating – HIRED
- Half-Court Tennis – HIRED
- Fitness – HIRED
- Archery – HIRED
- Ropes Course & Climbing Wall – HIRED
- Drama (director for camp musicals) – HIRED
- Arts & Crafts – HIRED
- Clay / Pottery – HIRED
- Camp TV / Video Production – HIRED
- Music / Recording Studio – HIRED
- Music / Piano Player for Musicals – HIRED
- Outdoor Fun – HIRED
- Wood Shop – HIRED
(Click here for the Activity Leader job description)
(Job descriptions for specific activities are also available)
Canoe Trippers – (Jobs Avail: Females-8, Males-8) – LOOKING
- 19+ years old
- Minimum Bronze Cross (or equivalent) required by summer
- Extensive Canoe Trip experience required
(Click here for the Canoe Tripper’s Job Description)
(Click here for the Canoe Tripper’s Handbook)
Canoe Tripper-in-Training – (Jobs Avail: Females-2, Males-2) – HIRED
- 17 or 18 years old
- Minimum Bronze Cross (or equivalent) required by summer
- Canoe Trip experience required
(see links under Canoe Tripper for position details)
Senior Counselors – (Jobs Avail: Females-15, Males-15) – LOOKING
- 19+ years old
- Minimum Bronze Cross (or equivalent) required by summer
- Usually hire approximately 15 female and 15 male Senior Counselors
(Click here for the Senior Counselor job description)
Junior Counselors – (Jobs Available: Females-15, Males-15) – HIRED
- 17-18 years old
- Minimum Bronze Cross (or equivalent) required by summer
- Usually hire approximately 15 female and 15 male Junior Counselors
(Click here for the Junior Counselor job description)
Activity Specialists / Instructors – (Jobs Available: see below)
In the following areas: (17+ years old)
- Ropes Course – 2 positions – HIRED
- Swimming – 4 positions – STILL LOOKING
- Woodshop - 1 position – HIRED
(Click here for the Activity Specialist job description)
Nurse Staff Positions – (Jobs Available: see below)
- 2 Camp Nurses – RN or RPN Certification required (or recent graduate awaiting exam results) – HIRED
- 1 Assistant Nurse – RN or RPN nursing student – STILL LOOKING
(Click here for a brief Camp Nurse job description)
Driver (in residence) – HIRED
- 21+ years old, valid driver’s license, strong sense of responsibility
Camp Office Assistant – HIRED
- 18+ years old
Transportation/Maintenance – (Jobs Available: 2) – HIRED
- 18+ years old
- Experience driving boats and/or farm tractors preferable
Janitorial/Utility Position – STILL LOOKING
- 18+ years old
Night Watch Position – HIRED
- 21+ years old
Babysitter – (Jobs Available: 2) – STILL LOOKING
- 19+ years old
Kitchen Staff – (Jobs Available: 12)
- 17+ years old
- For more information, contact Guy Tetreault of West Park Catering directly at westpark@vianet.on.ca or fax to 705-789-1002
Please contact us at any time for more information regarding any of the above positions.
To apply for a postion with Camp Tamakwa, simply fill out our online Staff Application.
