Important Release – Application Deadline April 30, 2023

3-4 POSITIONS OPEN FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENT

For ages 15-30*

All positions are eight weeks, mid June to mid August, with an average of 40 hours/week

Timings are subject to change from week to week

Flexibility around school hours in June.

3-4 positions as Vacation Bible School Camp Counsellors to enthusiastically participate in a multi-site Oakville Vacation Bible School Program. This exciting collaboration amongst 3 churches will provide opportunities for youth and young adults to gain work experience related to leadership and teaching, role modelling/mentoring, team building, and sharing community resources.

For more information, complete job descriptions, and how to apply – please see below.

Please direct questions, cover letters, and resumes to: Deborah Laforet - deborah@stpaulsoakville.com.

Application deadline is April 30, 2023.

*Applicant must meet eligibility criteria as outlined below:

  1. between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment;

  2. is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment; and,

  3. have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

**International youth are not eligible.

OAKVILLE SUMMER DAY CAMPS

Three Oakville churches, working ecumenically, are recruiting a leadership team of young people, age 15 to 30, to work a total of 240 hours over an six week period, beginning June 10th and finishing August 12, providing a travelling Christian day camp program this summer at different locations throughout the city.

Some churches are providing a full day program from 9am-3pm, while others are providing a half-day program. Some hours will be allocated towards training and preparation for camp.  Hours in June will be flexible for those still in school.

These positions will be based on our approval by Canada Summer Jobs and they are offered at minimum wage.  Usually, we are approved for 3 or 4 staff working 35 or 30 hours a week.  

JOB DESCRIPTION

Camp Counsellor - 3-4 Positions available for six weeks

Duties and Responsibilities:

Enthusiastically participate in all aspects of the program, including leadership, music, drama, games, crafts, supervision, and interaction with children involved in the program. This includes participating in the training program.

Memorize program songs and skits prior to final training day.

Work and interact co-operatively with co-ordinators, teammates, host churches, Director/Minister, and volunteers.

Serve as a role model to the children and an ambassador of the church at all times while offering this ministry to others.

SPECIFICS

You must be able to arrange your own transportation (you can try to facilitate carpooling when possible).

You must be at least 15 years of age at the start of employment.

If selected and if you are 18 and over, you must agree to and arrange for a police check (vulnerable sector). We will reimburse the fee if needed.

You must have proof of having taken a first-aid course. Financial assistance is available if needed.

THE PROGRAM

Please note that it is our intention to offer the program in different churches for 4 weeks of the summer. Counsellors will be available from 8:30 am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.  Programming will most likely be online, depending on restrictions.

Counsellors will be offered 8 weeks of employment at minimum wage, including training, working anywhere from 30-45 hours a week.  You would need to be available the following weeks:

June 10 & 11 (Friday evening and Saturday) - Training

June 22-24 (with flexibility around school hours) Training and Preparation

June 27-30  (with flexibility around school hours) Training and Preparation

July 4–8  - Training and Preparation

July 11-15 - Camp  

July 18-22 - Camp

July 25-29 - Camp

Aug 2-5 - Tie Up Loose Ends and Evaluate

Aug 8-12 - Camp

**We have applied to the Canada Summer Jobs Grant, for which we have been approved the past eight years. This grant would pay the wages for the three hired. Our plan is to do interviews at the end of April and beginning of May, but we may not hear of our approval for the Summer Jobs program until the beginning of May and will not be able to offer positions until that time.  

Please direct questions, cover letters, and resumes to: Deborah Laforet - deborah@stpaulsoakville.com.