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.

The Opportunity

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding summer job? Each year, United for Literacy coordinates educational and engaging Summer Literacy Camps across Nunavik. These summer day camps aim to promote a love of reading and learning, and increase self-confidence, among campers aged 5-12. Additionally, Summer Literacy Camps aim to provide meaningful employment opportunities to youth living in Nunavik, we aim to empower youth staff in the development of employability skills and self-confidence.

Camp Counsellors are expected to work in independent teams to deliver indoor and outdoor literacy-based activities in a safe and culturally sensitive environment. Ongoing supervision and support following the training period will be provided remotely. Camp Counsellors will be working with large groups of young children, up to a counsellor-to-child ratio of 1:10. 

Camp teams are made up of both counsellors from the community and external counsellors. Counsellors hired locally are often under the age of 18. All counsellors hired from outside of the community must be able to work collaboratively with youth staff, as well as offer support, encouragement and guidance as needed.

External camp counsellors must be comfortable with sharing accommodation (which may be co-ed) and having minimal access to telephone and internet.  

Overall Accountability

Each team will be comprised of an Admin Counsellor and 2-4 other Camp Counsellors. Together, they will work as a team under the remote supervision of the United for Literacy Coordinator.

United for Literacy will provide candidates with a fully-paid training prior to the start of camp. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Daily planning & organizing of camp activities
• Ensuring the safety and well-being of all camp participants during camp hours
• Establishing and maintaining good relationships with community members, and encouraging their participation in the camp
• Maintaining accurate camp records as required 
• Perform other duties as assigned by United for Literacy
• Additional responsibilities of the Admin Counsellor:  
  • Engage youth staff in developing employability skills through ongoing coaching and modelling.
  • Manage and maintain camp budget and accounts, including all financial records
  • Ensure that all camp documentation is maintained and submitted on a weekly basis as required
  • Assist with the recruitment and onboarding of some counsellors locally, if applicable
  • Candidates who are interested in the role of Admin Counsellor will be invited to complete a second interview, at the discretion of United for Literacy, after their initial acceptance of the Camp Counsellor position.

Required Skills and Attributes

• Minimum of 18 years old
• Experience or interest in the fields of formal/informal education, teaching or community literacy programming
• Demonstrated experience working with groups of children and youth
• Able to exercise patience and tact when working with different personalities and working styles, especially in challenging situations
• Sensitivity to and awareness of cultural differences and the broader societal realities of Inuit communities
• Possess a valid Standard/Emergency First Aid qualification (Note: All successful candidates who do not have their First Aid qualifications at the time of interview must obtain certification, at their own cost, prior to the start of employment)
• All successful candidates must pass a criminal background check prior to the start of the contract.

Additional Assets

• Lived experience in, or prior experience working with Inuit, First Nation or Métis communities 
• Experience in facilitating activities for large groups of young children
• Bilingualism (English/French/Inuktitut)

Compensation: 

• Pay will be issued bi-weekly via Direct Deposit
• United for Literacy will cover and handle all roundtrip travel arrangements from Montreal to the training location then to the host community; or if you live in Nunavik, we will cover return travel from this community to the training location
• All expenses relative to the training will be covered by United for Literacy
• Shared, assigned housing is provided to counsellors who do not reside in the host community
• Wellness time allowance, prorated to the length of the contract

Application Process:

To apply, visit https://www.unitedforliteracy.ca/about/job-opportunities/

Please direct your resume to:
Email: [email protected]

Fax: 1--866-923-5837

Form to be filled out: https://forms.office.com/r/7kJd1qCGvL

Closing date: March 13, 2026
 

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.