Overview
Project Canoe is
Hiring a Summer Program Director!
Position: Summer
Program Director
Reporting To: Executive D
irector
Organization: Project Canoe
Location: Toronto, Ontario
Salary: $12,465 (includes accommodation from late May-Aug)
We are looking for a
competent, independent and highly motivated leader, who has the skills and
experience to work with our youth population and supervise the summer staff
team. Our Summer Program Director will have comprehensive knowledge of our
youth population, excellent judgment, and group and staff management skills.
Contract
Full-time April 6th
– September 9th, with ten days before contract begins to assist in hiring
process for Canoe Trippers and other summer preparation.
Primary
Responsibilities
- Works
closely with the Executive Director to ensure the complete implementation
of the summer program. - Management,
supervision and evaluation of the summer staff. - Oversee
youth recruitment, conduct intake interviews and make presentations. - Plan,
create, implement and supervise staff training, including a staff training
canoe trip - Implementation
of the summer program and operation of the Toronto basecamp, including
working committees and community relations - Administer
and track summer program budget - Respond
to questions from and incidents or emergencies in the field as required - Collect
and/or complete all relevant paperwork (follow-up letters, medical forms,
incident reports, etc.) - Must be
comfortable in a collaborative staff working and living structure
The SPD may have
the opportunity to lead a youth canoe trip during the contract, if time and
resources permit.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Relevant
background (3 or more years of direct experience) in child/youth services
(MSWs, BSWs, Child and Youth Workers or others with relevant education and
experience are encouraged to apply), with preference given to candidates
with specific experience working with our target population (youth “at-risk”)
and experience with and love of the outdoors. - Experience
managing or supervising staff - Advanced
Wilderness First Aid, National Lifeguard Service (NLS), ORCKA tripping 2,
or equivalent experience are highly valued - G Class
license. F-Class license or willingness to obtain F Class license an
asset. - Other
instructor qualifications an asset
A detailed Job
Description is available here.
This job posting is available in PDF form here.
Project Canoe would
like to thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected
for an interview will be contacted.
Project Canoe is
committed to employment equity, and welcomes all qualified applicants.
How
to apply
Please send resume
and cover letter to info@canoe.org
