Join our recreation team for the summer!

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City of Vaughan
The City is hosting virtual hiring events for full-time summer camp specialists and counsellors

Winter can be long and many of us can’t wait to enjoy the warm weather of summer. The City of Vaughan is already preparing for a fun-filled July and August by hiring summer camp specialists and counsellors to work full time hours.

The Recreation Services department is looking for “CAMPassionate” people to mentor children and youth at Vaughan summer camps. Summer camps are located across the city at community centres, heritage homes, greenspaces, the City Playhouse Theatre and the new Vaughan Studios & Event Space. Camps run for one- or two-week sessions, starting Tuesday, July 4 to Friday, Sept. 1. Full attendance at pre-camp training is required.

To be considered for a position as a summer camp specialist or counsellor, register for an upcoming virtual hiring event at vaughan.perfectmind.com. Qualified candidates will be contacted to book an interview time on the following dates: 

Virtual hiring event for summer camp specialists  
Saturday, Feb. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Deadline to register: Friday, Feb. 17
Compensation: $15.90 per hour

Virtual hiring event for summer camp counsellors
Saturday, March 18 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 
Deadline to register: Friday, March 10
Compensation: $15.50 per hour

If you have expertise in the following areas, you are encouraged to apply: 

  • Arts: painting, drawing, pottery, photography  
  • Cooking and baking  
  • Fitness
  • Nature and the environment 
  • Singing, acting, dancing, drama  
  • Sports: archery, ball hockey, basketball, gymnastics, skateboarding, tennis, badminton, pickleball, squash 
  • STEM
What you need to work for the City:

  • Eligible to work in Canada
  • Minimum 16 years of age
  • Social Insurance Number
  • Specialty certifications where required
  • Standard First Aid and CPR-C
  • Police Vulnerable Sector Check
For more information, visit the camp jobs webpage. You can also find more information about recreation program instructors and lifeguarding jobs at vaughan.ca/RecJobs.