JOB DESCRIPTION

The City of Orillia is seeking a dynamic Team Lead – Buddy Program and Logistics (formerly Camp Coordinator) to join our team in the Parks and Recreation Division of the Environment and Infrastructure Services Department. Reporting directly to the Programs and Camps Coordinator, the Team Lead will manage the summer buddy program, including administration, supervision, training, and coordination. This role involves working directly with children with various abilities to create a fun and safe camp experience.

 DUTIES 

• Responsible for creating, developing, and implementing the Inclusion Program for summer day camps.
• Lead the pre-planning and preparation for camp, including daily schedules, participant recruitment and enrollment, application processes, and excursion planning, ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints and program needs.
• Responsible for scheduling staff throughout the summer, ensuring that staffing levels remain within budget. Ensuring the schedule maintains an appropriate staff-to-camper ratio, making sure the trained and proper staff are always present.  
• Collaborate with supervisors and co-team leader in a fast-paced environment, requiring quick decision-making.  
• Collaborate with the Team Lead – Staff and Camper Care to adapt the Day Camp program for campers of all abilities and needs.
• Oversee the delivery of inclusion services within the summer day camp programs.
• Provide leadership, training, and coordination for all summer program staff to ensure a cohesive and effective team.
• Work directly with children with various abilities to create a fun and safe camp experience.
• Oversee and evaluate the Buddy Leader staff team to maintain high standards of care and engagement.
• Monitor facility accommodations to meet activity and safety needs.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments and evaluations of the Inclusion Program to ensure quality and effectiveness.
• Maintain regular communication with parents and caregivers of participants throughout the program duration.
• Direct management of the City of Orillia day camps behavior procedure which includes being the liaison with caregivers whose participant may need to be removed from the day camp program in accordance with this procedure.
• Assist with Team Lead – Staff and Camper Care duties as assigned by the Programs and Camps Coordinator.
• Be the first to respond to emergency situations, providing support and guidance while coordinating with supervisors as needed.
• Understand, adhere to, and enforce Corporate Policies & Procedures, Confidentiality Guidelines, Emergency Procedures, and Health and Safety Standards for all participants and staff.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and training sessions to ensure ongoing professional development.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

 QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum two years of experience working with children, preferably in a day camp or recreation environment.
• Have completed or are currently pursuing a degree or diploma in Education, Recreation, Child Development, or a related field.
• The City will provide one opportunity for the successful candidate to obtain BMS certification at no cost. If the candidate is unable to attend the scheduled training or does not complete it, they will be responsible for obtaining the certification at their own expense.
• Valid “G” Ontario driver’s license with access to a reliable vehicle.
• High Five- Principles of Healthy Child Development is required. (Please see below for the date and registration link for available HIGH FIVE–PHCD course, applicants are required to obtain this training prior to their start date).
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to manage a staff team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively engaging with staff, campers, and parents.
• A valid and acceptable Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check must be provided prior to the employment commencement date, at the incumbent’s expense.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification from an accredited organization is required. Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C certification from an accredited organization is required. Please see below links for First-Aid registration, applicants are required to obtain this training prior to their start date.
  
  

 Below is the registration link for the available Standard First Aid- CPRC courses:

• Standard First Aid – CPR-C – January 24 – January 25
• Standard First Aid – CPR-C – March 28 – March 29
• Standard First Aid – CPR-C – May 2 – May 3
  
  

Below is the registration link for the available HIGH FIVE–PHCD course.

• High Five – Principles of Healthy Child Development – May 5, 2026  
  
  

Successful candidates will be required to participate in Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training on May 9, 2026.

This position is a seasonal contract position  (May 1, 2026 to September 4, 2026) with full-time hours that include evening and weekend shifts. Compensation for this position is $21.84-$22.50/hour (2025 Rate) based on qualifications. Interested applicants are invited to submit an application by January 16, 2026, at 11:59PM.   

Applications will only be accepted by applying online. Please click the "Apply Now" button below.

Note: The City of Orillia is committed to an inclusive, barrier-free environment. Accommodation will be provided in all steps of the hiring process. Please advise the City of Orillia Human Resources Department if you require any accommodations to ensure you can participate fully and equally during the recruitment and selection process. We thank all applicants that apply and advise that only those to be interviewed will be contacted. In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001,S.O. 2001, c. 25., and will be used for the purpose of candidate selection. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, City of Orillia, 50 Andrew St. S., Orillia ON L3V 7T5.