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@ Les Ymca Du Québec

Saint-Sauveur, Quebec

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Les YMCA du Québec is hiring a seasonal Program Specialist for Camp YMCA Kanawana in Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts, Quebec's oldest residential summer camp. The role involves leading daily interest-group activities, planning group activities for cabin and tent groups, supervising campers, and maintaining equipment. Staff live on site from mid-June to late August, with food, lodging and transportation to and from camp for regular days off included in the salary.

Responsibilities:

  • Assurer la sécurité et le bien-être des campeurs et du personnel
  • Animer des activités spécialisées quotidiennes
  • Planifier des activités de groupe pour les cabines et tentes
  • Assurer la surveillance des campeurs, y compris la nuit
  • Effectuer l'inventaire et l'entretien de l'équipement

Requirements summary:

  • Certificat valide de premiers soins/RCR
  • Certificat valide de Sauveteur National
  • Vérification des antécédents judiciaires
  • Maîtrise du français parlé et écrit
  • Maîtrise de l'anglais parlé et écrit selon les besoins
  • Expérience de travail avec les enfants
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Employer posting date
2026-11-08
First seen by our source
2026-11-09
Source record updated
2026-11-09

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentCustomer service
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
SeasonalYes
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingOutdoors, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesFrench, English
Licences & certificationsFirst Aid, CPR, National Lifeguard, Beach National Lifeguard
Background checkscriminal record
Perks mentionedTransit support, Free or discounted meals

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Les Ymca Du Québec

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The YMCAs of Québec is a charitable organization that inspires and encourages all people to reach their full potential, thrive and contribute to their community. Its nine YMCA centres, Residence, YMCA Camp Kanawana and its 36 service points across the province are visited each year by more than 120,000 people. The YMCAs of Québec is part of the Canadian network of 49 YMCA associations. The first YMCA in North America was founded in Montréal in November 1851. For more information, please visit www.ymcaquebec.org. ****** Les YMCA du Québec sont un organisme de bienfaisance dont la mission est d'inspirer et d'engager chaque personne à se réaliser, à s’épanouir et à contribuer à sa collectivité. Ses neuf centres YMCA, son École internationale de langues, sa Résidence, son Camp YMCA Kanawana et ses 36 points de service à travers l’ensemble de la province, sont fréquentés chaque année par plus de 120 000 personnes. Les YMCA du Québec font partie d’un réseau canadien qui compte 43 associations YMCA. Le premier YMCA d’Amérique du Nord a vu le jour à Montréal en novembre 1851. Pour de plus amples informations, visitez notre site Internet www.ymcaquebec.org.

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Reported office locations
  • 1435 rue Drummond, 4e étage, Montréal, Québec H3G 1W4, CA
Business categories
  • Health Care
  • Education
  • Non Profit
  • Charity
Other recorded names
  • Les YMCA du Québec
  • The YMCAs of Quebec
Specialties
  • Santé et vie active
  • Inclusion et cohésion sociale
  • and Développement des jeunes
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The YMCAs of Québec is a charitable organization that inspires and encourages all people to reach their full potential, thrive and contribute to their community. Its nine YMCA centres, Residence, YMCA Camp Kanawana and its 36 service points across the province are visited each year by more than 120,000 people. The YMCAs of Québec is part of the Canadian network of 49 YMCA associations. The first YMCA in North…

FieldValue
IndustryNon-profit Organizations
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersMontréal, Québec
Organization typeNonprofit
Year founded1851
SpecialtiesSanté et vie activeInclusion et cohésion socialeand Développement des jeunes
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Job description


Situé à Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts, le Camp YMCA Kanawana est le plus ancien camp résidentiel d’été du Québec. Nous cherchons à allier notre tradition de camping basé sur les valeurs du YMCA à des programmes novateurs, tout en étant un leader en éducation environnementale au Québec.

Le personnel vit sur place pendant toute la durée de l’été, qui débute à la mi-juin et se termine à la fin août. Le salaire comprend la nourriture, l’hébergement et le transport aller-retour vers le camp pour les congés réguliers.

RESPONSABILITÉS

  • Assurer en tout temps la sécurité, la santé et le bien-être des campeurs, du personnel et des participants aux programmes.
  • Travailler en équipe avec les autres animateurs et sauveteurs.
  • Participer à la formation obligatoire du personnel avant le début du camp.
  • Animer des activités spécialisées quotidiennes (groupes d’intérêt) pour les campeurs.
  • Planifier des activités de groupe pour les groupes de cabines/tentes pendant quatre sessions (chaque session dure 12 jours).
  • Assister aux réunions quotidiennes du personnel/de section.
  • Participer aux réunions générales du personnel selon les besoins.
  • Assurer la surveillance des campeurs à des moments désignés, y compris la nuit si nécessaire.
  • Effectuer l’inventaire et l’entretien de l’équipement et s’assurer qu’il est correctement rangé tout au long de l’été.
  • Signaler toute déficience de sécurité ou besoin de maintenance au directeur des programmes.
  • Respecter les politiques et procédures du Camp YMCA Kanawana.
  • Fournir une évaluation générale du camp au directeur à la fin de l’été.
  • Adhérer aux politiques et procédures de protection de l’enfance du YMCA.
  • Comprendre et intégrer la valeur de la philanthropie dans son rôle au sein de l’Association et participer aux activités et événements de collecte de fonds.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Détenir un certificat valide de premiers soins/RCR.
  • Détenir un certificat valide de Sauveteur National.
  • Détenir un certificat de Sauveteur National – Plage (un atout).
  • Être soumis(e) à une vérification des antécédents judiciaires.
  • Avoir une passion pour le travail avec les enfants et l’environnement.
  • Maîtriser le français parlé et écrit (exigée).
  • Maitriser l’anglais parlé et écrit (exigée selon les besoins opérationnels liés à la clientèle et aux communications ).
  • Avoir de l’expérience de travail avec les enfants.
  • Avoir de l’expérience en tant que sauveteur (un atout).
  • Ne pas avoir d’antécédents judiciaires en lien avec l’emploi.

CONDITIONS

Lieu : Camp YMCA Kanawana
Statut : Temps plein saisonnier

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Program Specialists

Located in Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts, Camp YMCA Kanawana is Quebec’s oldest residential summer camp. We are looking to marry our tradition of YMCA value-based camping with leading edge programming while being Quebec’s environmental education leader.

Staff live on site for the duration of the summer, which starts in mid-June and finishes at the end of August. Salaries include food, lodging and transportation to and from camp for regular days off.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Ensure the safety, security, health, and well-being of campers, staff, and program participants at all times
  • Work in a team with other counsellors and lifeguards
  • Participate in compulsory pre-camp staff training
  • Lead daily specialized activities (Interest Groups) for campers
  • Plan group activities for cabin/tent groups for four sessions (each session is 12 days long)
  • Attend nightly staff/section meetings
  • Attend any all-staff meetings as required
  • Responsible for camper supervision during assigned moments as assigned (may include night-time supervision)
  • Complete equipment inventory and maintenance; ensure equipment is stored properly throughout the summer
  • Report any safety hazards or maintenance deficiencies to the Program Director
  • Respect the policies and procedures of Camp YMCA Kanawana
  • Provide a general camp evaluation to the Director at the end of the summer
  • Adhere to the YMCA’s Child Protection Policies and Procedures.
  • Understand and integrate the value of philanthropy in his post and in the Association and participate in activities / fundraising events.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • In possession of a valid First Aid/CPR certificate
  • In possession of a valid National Lifeguard certificate
  • Beach National Lifeguard certificate an asset
  • Subject to a police record check
  • Passionate about working with children and the environment
  • Fluency in spoken and written French (required).
    Fluency in spoken and written English (required based on operational needs related to clientele and communications).
  • Experience working with children
  • Experience working as a lifeguard an asset
  • Have no criminal record in connection with employment.

CONDITIONS

Location:Camp YMCA Kanawana

Status:Seasonal full-time



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