Description

Why Literacy? Work with purpose at United for Literacy. 

Canada’s literacy divide widens daily because so many people lack adequate support. Solving systemic literacy challenges is key to advancing social equity and prosperity across our country. Literacy changes everything. 

United for Literacy (formerly Frontier College) is a national charity that was founded in 1899. We believe literacy is a right, and that every place can be a learning place. Our vision is a Canada in which everyone has the literacy skills they need to achieve their goals at school, at work, and in life. Our mission is to provide local learning support programs that change lives. 

We encourage applications that reflect the diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds we serve at United for Literacy. In keeping with our ongoing efforts to promote equity and reflect the diversity of our organization, we encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities.  

We work, and learn on Treaty 1 territory, the traditional gathering place of the Anishinaabe, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene people and the traditional homeland of the Red River Métis people. 

The opportunity:  

We are seeking mature, responsible, committed, and self-motivated individual to fill 2 Camp Counsellor position in our Elmwood Summer Literacy Camp program being offered in collaboration with Chalmers Neighbourhood Renewal Corporation and Elmwood Community Resource Centre. 

During the Summer Literacy Camp, the Camp Counsellor is expected to work together with other Camp Counsellors as a small, independent team to deliver a diverse array of indoor and outdoor literacy-based camp activities in a safe, caring and fun-filled environment. The Camp Counsellor will report directly to the MB Community Coordinator.  
 

Your Main Responsibilities and Major Duties: 

• Assist with preparing Summer Literacy Camp each day as per the health guidelines for day camps. Following guidelines throughout the day as needed  
• Assist with the registration of participants 
• Day to day planning & facilitating of literacy embedded activities to a small group of children between the ages of 6-12 
• Incorporate literacy-based learning in daily activities and encourage the exploration of learning and reading 
• Maintaining positive relationships with community members/caregivers and encourage their participation in camp  
• Recruit and schedule community members, parents, and caregivers to be guests at camp   
• Maintain accurate camp records on a daily and weekly basis 
• Gathering feedback from caregivers, parents, community members, & campers via the surveys/testimonials 
• Promote the safety and wellbeing of all participants during camp hours 
• Ensuring all program directives and procedures are followed correctly and accurately  
• Attend and participate in all camp orientation, training, and evaluation 
• Other duties as assigned by United for Literacy 

Skills, Attributes and Requirements 

• Must be between 18 and 30 years of age.  
• Is a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person whom refugee protection has been conferred. 
• A positive, friendly, and approachable disposition  
• Adaptable, self-motivated, responsible, and enthusiastic individual  
• Superior planning, organizational, and time-management skills 
• Able to work within a team environment and with different personalities/working styles, even in challenging situations 
• Strong problem solving and conflict resolution skills  
• Ability to manage challenging behaviors within a large group setting  
• Demonstrated experience working with groups of children and/or youth  

Additional Assets 

• Experience working with children or youth in an educational setting or summer camp setting 
• A valid First Aid Certificate 

Screening & Selection: 

Candidates will be screened through: 

• Interview - virtual 
• Reference Checks (names & phone numbers of 3 references will be required) 
• Criminal Record Check (CRC) with a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) will be required* 

*Successful candidates are required to provide a current CRC (new or not older than 6 months from the term start date) with vulnerable sector search. United for Literacy will cover the cost of the CRC and VSC (a receipt must be provided) *  
 

Working with United for Literacy  

Compensation: $19.00 per hour 

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, Monday - Friday for a 8 - week period.  

Ready to join our team? Please email your cover letter and resume to:  

Sandra Ross, Community Coordinator MB – [email protected] 

Subject Line: Elmwood Camp Counsellor – Winnipeg 

No phone calls, please. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. 

For more information about United for Literacy visit www.unitedforliteracy.ca  

We welcome applications from individuals who self-identify on the basis of any of the protected grounds under the Human Rights Code. We are committed to integration and maintaining the independence of individuals and removing barriers to accessibility in the workplace. We are committed to full compliance with the Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and all other applicable legislation. We invite applicants to request accommodation, as required, throughout the application and hiring process.