JOB TITLE                           Leadership & Wilderness Camp Leader (4 positions)

JOB TYPE                            Full time temporary/seasonal (8 hours/day | 40 hours/week)

REPORTS TO                      Camp Coordinator

SALARY                              Starting at $150/day

CLOSING DATE                   Position will remain open until filled

START DATE                       June 2025

ABOUT CAMP POTLATCH

Located on 133 acres along the picturesque shores of Howe Sound, Camp Potlatch is a rustic wilderness site that provides a natural gateway into the rugged landscape of British Columbia’s South Coast. Sandy beaches and unspoiled hiking territory create an idyllic environment to work, explore and play! Even though it is less than an hour from Vancouver, the camp is truly isolated in pristine wilderness and is only accessible by boat. Wildlife sightings include – but are not limited to – whales, seals, porpoises, bears, and bald eagles! Adventure starts here!

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Camp Potlatch offers a multi-step Wilderness Leadership program for campers aged 15 to 17. The leadership program is wilderness based, with campers and staff living off-site in rustic cabins or tents. Most of the programs and meals are facilitated from these remote sites. Leadership Camp staff will be expected to spend periods of time away from the Main Camp, while teaching their campers valuable lessons in outdoor living, camp cooking and a variety of camping skills. The leadership program incudes two multi day out-trip sessions by land, sea, into the valley or across the Howe Sound.

JOB DUTIES

Session 1 – Two weeks focusing on developing skills including canoeing, sea kayaking, orienteering, rock climbing and camp crafts.

Session 2 – Three weeks co-ed program focusing on development of wilderness skills, trip planning, communication, team dynamics and leadership.

REQUIREMENTS 

•       Clear Criminal Record Check (Vulnerable Sector).

•       Must be 19 years old (by June 1, 2025).

•       Previous experience working with children and youth in an overnight camp or day camp setting.

•       Previous experience with wilderness out-tripping.

•       Standard First Aid with CPR “C”

•       Wilderness First Aid 40hr.

•       National Lifeguard.

•       Provincial Canoe/Kayak Levels (previous canoe tripping experience) are assets.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

•       A summer living and working on the ocean!

•       Meals and accommodation provided

•       Transportation (pick up and drop off from downtown Vancouver)

•       Every other weekend off (flexibility with schedule required)

•       Paid training

•       Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – confidential short-term counselling, online resources and information including support with mental, financial, physical, and emotional wellbeing.

•       Up to 2 paid sick days following 30 days of employment.

•       Paid birthday off (or gift card if preferred).

•       Potential to apply and work in other positions and programs at BGC after summer.

Thank you in advance to all persons who apply for this position. Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

As it connects to our organizational core values, BGC encourages staff to show up as their best selves, including mutual respect, integrity, and accountability.