Nature Specialist Jobs in Toronto, Canada at Ontario Camps Association
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Nature Specialist
ince 1962, and situated in the heart of the city, we have created unforgettable Summer memories for thousands of boys and girls, as one of Toronto’s longest-running, most comprehensive camps. Bayview Glen Camp offers programs for children between the ages of 4 – 14. We offer enriched and balanced programs for our youngest campers, to activity electives for our oldest campers as they grow, and their tastes broaden.
We are proud to have been voted ‘Best Co-Ed Day Camp’ by City Parent readers, more than once!
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Bayview Glen is currently looking to hire an Outdoor Fun/Nature Specialists for the coming Summer of 2026. We are looking for individuals to engage our campers with creative, innovative, unique, and inclusive programming for children between the ages of 4 – 13 capitalizing on our amazing outdoor space that includes hiking trails, open fields, and a ravine. This position reports directly to the Camp Director.
Dates of Employment
Start Date:
June 29th, 2026 (not including pre-camp training dates)
End Date:
August 21,2026
Location:
85 Moatfield Dr, Toronto, ON M3B, Canada
Responsibilities and Duties
Creating daily schedules and weekly schedules for each age/cabin group participating that allows them to explore the outdoors while having fun!
Create daily activities that are time and age appropriate in the outdoors.
Create activities that are fun, silly, challenging and will motivate campers to be outside (geocaching, orienteering, shelter building etc..)
Organize materials and supplies needed to facilitate the outdoor activities, with the help of administrative staff members.
Facilitate activities in a fun, calm, patient, and motivational way.
Taking camper attendance when arriving and before leaving.
Responsible for supervising campers while on-site with our camp program.
Ensure the safety and health of campers while on-site.
Communicate regularly with head staff member to ensure awareness of any physical, psychological, emotional and/or medical limitations of campers and/or staff that could affect their safety while on-site
Constantly re-vamping the daily/weekly schedule as needed based on the groups of campers participating.
Qualifications and Skills
Must have at least completed Grade 12.
Experience in an Outdoor Education setting is an asset.
Standard First Aid Training and CPR- C or higher required (certification opportunity available through camp)
Comfortable providing detailed and written incident/accident reports.
Preference given to those applicants with previous experience within a camp setting.
As a condition of employment, a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Check and First Aid certification will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Seasonal
Pay: $2,200.00-$3,600.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Discounted or free food
On-site parking
Experience:
nature/environment: 3 years (preferred)
working with youth: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Title: Nature Specialist
Company: Ontario Camps Association
Location: Toronto, Canada
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