Cabin Leaders, Support Counsellors, Program Directors, Activity Instructors, Area Heads, Kitchen Assistants, and more!

START DATE: June 2025
REPORTS TO: Camp Coordinator

Summary of Responsibilities

JOB TITLE                        Cabin Leaders, Support Counsellors, Program Directors, Activity Instructors, Area Heads, Kitchen Assistants, and more!

JOB TYPE                        Seasonal Summer Camp Positions

REPORTS TO                   Camp Coordinator

SALARY                            Starting at $139.20/day to $166/day depending on position

CLOSING DATE              Positions will remain open until filled

START DATE                   June 2025

ABOUT CAMP POTLATCH

Located on 133 acres along the picturesque shores of Howe Sound, Camp Potlatch is a rustic wilderness site that provides a natural gateway into the rugged landscape of British Columbia’s South Coast. Sandy beaches and unspoiled hiking territory create an idyllic environment to work, explore and play! Even though it is less than an hour from Vancouver, the camp is truly isolated in pristine wilderness and is only accessible by boat. Wildlife sightings include – but are not limited to – whales, seals, porpoises, bears, and bald eagles! Adventure starts here!

SUMMER 2025 WORK OPPORTUNITIES

Camp Potlatch has a variety of opportunities available for our Summer Camp season, beginning in mid-June and wrapping up by the end of August. We hire a diverse staff team and look for candidates who are responsible, caring, creative, enthusiastic, and fun!

Camp Potlatch staff work to provide campers (children and youth ages 7-16) a fun and safe camping experience with a variety of programs including canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, archery, etc., as well as a 24-hour out-trip, either by land or by sea, where campers can sleep under the stars and help prepare their own meals.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS (All positions):

  • Clear criminal record check (vulnerable sector)
  • Minimum of 19 years of age
  • Previous camp experience
  • Experience working with children and youth.
  • Standard First Aid & CPR (Level C)
  • Bronze Cross Certification
  • Food safe Level 1

POSITION SPECFIC REQUIREMENTS

  • Wilderness First Aid
  • Advanced First Aid
  • National Lifeguard (NL).
  • Provincial Canoeing/Kayaking Certifications
  • Pleasure Craft Operator License
  • Belay Training by an accredited organization
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
  • Class 4 Driver’s License

Please refer to the staff application guide for more details about requirements for specific positions.

https://www.bgcbc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/2025-Staff-Application-Guide-2025-updated.pdf

Note, we encourage everyone to apply. Suitable applicants may be offered positions without meeting minimum qualifications if they are able and willing to obtain qualifications prior to the start of their work contract.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

  • A summer living and working on the ocean!
  • Meals and accommodation provided
  • Transportation (pick up and drop off from downtown Vancouver)
  • Every other weekend off (flexibility with schedule required)
  • Paid training
  • Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential short-term counselling, online resources and information including support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
  • Up to 2 paid sick days following 30 days of employment.
  • Paid birthday off (June through August).
  • Potential to apply and work in other positions and programs at BGC after summer

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to Will Crighton, wcrighton@bgcbc.ca.

Thank you in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.

 

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Thanks in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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    BGC recognizes the value and importance of building and sustaining a culturally diverse environment and commits to intentional efforts to reflect that (along with our values) in all that we do. BGC has always been committed to diversity, and we believe that articulating our commitment to it in this way will support the ongoing evolution of this in our work going forward.

    For employees, participants, volunteers, donors, and the community, we demonstrate that commitment through:

    • Recruitment, employment, development, and promotion practices that are barrier free
    • Encouraging representatives of diverse identities (race, national or ethnic origin, language, spiritual beliefs, age, gender, sexual identity, marital status, family structure, political beliefs, mental or physical ability, or socioeconomic status) to apply for available positions, participate in programs, and/or engage with BGC
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