Program Specialist

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good - helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

Job Summary

The School Program Specialist supports the planning, direction, implementation, and supervision of Tims Camps In School Program which takes place at schools and /or community group spaces in their designated region. Program Specialists are responsible for ensuring participants have a positive, high quality program experience for long term impact. This role will ensure a focus on high quality program facilitation and delivery for maximum impact. The Program Specialist role applies their knowledge of youth development, outdoor and experiential education, program quality systems, and demonstrated excellence in coaching and facilitation to provide direction, coaching and support to their direct reports and the youth we serve.

Is this role right for you?

This position requires extensive travel (approximately 80%) throughout Canada and is best suited to candidates who enjoy working in diverse communities and spending significant time on the road. This opportunity is a great fit for current or former educators, outdoor educators and experiential learning professionals, or other youth development professionals who are looking for a full-time opportunity. If you thrive when engaging young people in hands-on, creative ways, especially in classroom settings and want to help them build leadership and life skills, this role offers meaningful, mission-driven work with long-term impact.

Work Location

This role may be based anywhere in Canada. The successful candidate must be able to travel extensively (approximately 80%) across Canada. When not travelling nationally, regular travel within their assigned geographic region will be required. Occasional travel will be required to the Home Office, located in St. George, Ontario.

Employment type

This is a full-time opportunity with an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027. We welcome applications from candidates interested in either a permanent or contract position. The contract position is expected to run until approximately June 25, 2027. The biweekly salary for this role is $2307.00 – $2692.00, less applicable legislated deductions.

Applicants interested in this position will only be paid a biweekly salary during active employment, typically between September through June. This role experiences an annual temporary layoff which typically occurs between the months of July and August. This role will not be paid a bi-weekly salary while on temporary lay-off.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth engagement

• Develop, deliver, review, and improve creative and innovative programming to be delivered at schools and community locations for high quality program experiences ensuring alignment with outcomes and program quality frameworks.
• Foster a culture of innovation and creativity through building outcome specific, engaging, creative, fun and interactive programs.
• Facilitate programs based on Tims Camps program curriculum, standards, and local operating procedures.
• Evaluate programs and the delivery of them via the TIMpact365 measurement strategy.
• Provide direction and guidance to participants that celebrates their differences and plans for their success.
• Ensure participants are engaged and recognized for their contributions and achievements.
• Provide support to participants, staff and educators in assisting with participant behaviour management issues.
• Contribute to digital and social media creation efforts to support youth engagement and preparedness.
• Support Field Team Lead and Facilitation and Instruction Lead, with finalizing program schedules, purchasing, inventory updates, and completing assigned documentation.
• Complete progress reports and all necessary documentation in Salesforce. Ensure all Tims Camps Salesforce practices are maintained.
• Support with communication to parents, guardians and schools as directed/needed.

Customer Service

• Contribute to the planning and delivery of the program and work collaboratively with functional teams when required.
• For a variety of different user groups, display excellence in facilitation, group management and oversee the instructional program.
• As an agent for Tims Camps in the community, ensure a consistent front-line hospitable and customer service-oriented presence.
• Participate in and support restaurant owner engagement initiatives including the planning and delivery of camp events. Work collaboratively with the THFC communications team.
• Ensure program areas, activity spaces and program equipment are ready and available for safe participant use. This includes inventory, maintenance schedules, etc.
• Complete assigned administrative duties.
• Support cross functional tasks as required.
• Build and foster positive relationships with teachers, administrators, and other education stakeholders.

Risk Management

• Be accountable for risk assessment and implementation of Tims Camps safety standards/protocols/procedures which includes teaching and monitoring safe implementation of activity-based learning.
• Ensure staff and participants are following proper safety standards and/or guidelines that apply to work in a school or community setting.
• Complete emergency response training and ensure clear understanding of assigned responsibilities while working on location/site.
• Follow direction from THFC risk management teams on protocols and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Able to travel extensively across Canada.
• University degree and/or college background in Education, Outdoor Experiential Education or related field/similar experience. Bachelor of Education degree considered an asset.
• Superior written and oral communication skills with strong time management, project management, and organizational skills across multiple priorities and projects.
• 3+ years of experience working with children/youth of various abilities, preferably in an education and/or outdoor/camp setting.
• Skilled in behaviour management and problem solving.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and professionalism when interacting with schools and community groups.
• Demonstrated excellence in program facilitation.
• Access to a personal vehicle and licensed with a valid G Class Driver’s License, or equivalent (required) with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Must have, or be able to obtain upon hire, the required level of third-party liability insurance coverage for the role.
• Daily travel required within designated geographic area. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include working early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR-C certification considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Are legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check or vulnerable sector check.
• Bilingual in French and English considered an asset.

Application Instructions

Candidates who submit their application by November 2, 2026, at 3:00, p.m. EST will be given priority. This role will remain open until it is filled.

We’re Great Place to Work® Certified.

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps is proud to be Great Place to Work® certified for the fifth year in a row.

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment and seeks talent with a diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at [email protected] and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to the accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.