Youth Worker - Day Camp

CFMWS - WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PASSION At Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services (CFMWS), we’re more than just a workplace; we’re a proud community dedicated to supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families in their daily lives. We carefully curate and provide programs and services designed to meet their unique needs and enhance their mental, social, physical, financial and familial well-being. CFMWS employees deliver programs and services including recreation, sports and fitness programs, customized financial services, retail services, access to retail savings and discounts and offers family support and organizes charity events. Our success stems from living our values. Our employees care about their role in supporting Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families and act with integrity in all they do. Thriving in our close-knit environment, we act as one team with one mission. We constantly seek new ideas and creative ways to deliver the best possible programs and services. As an employer, we offer a commitment to your health, wellness and growth. We provide a diverse range of roles across many locations and a career where you can make a meaningful impact. THE ROLE Picture getting paid to spend the whole summer with a child or children with special needs who require your help integrating into their group. You’ll have to adapt to them while finding ways to get them to safely participate in the group’s various activities (going to the pool, playing in the park, doing arts and crafts…) Wouldn’t that be great? Imagine being able to let out your inner child and never get bored, while adding an important skill to your resume. We’re looking for summer camp Youth Worker for children from kindergarten to grade 6 with inclusion support needs. Each week will be a new adventure with a host of indoor, but mostly outdoor activities. You’ll gain experience in crisis intervention, programming adaptation and humanism. Your role will be vital to the camp and will have a positive impact on the lives of the children using the inclusion support service. QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED Education, Certifications and Licenses College diploma or certificate in Youth/Family Studies, Social Services, Psychoeducation or a related field AND some years of experience in Youth programs or a related field OR High School diploma AND several years of experience in a related field AND HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development Current CPR and standard First Aid certification Experience In facilitation, teaching and group training of programs for youth In children’s group facilitation In intervening with youth who may be experiencing personal difficulties In applying policies, procedures, and regulations Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership. LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS Bilingual (English and French) Essential Reading: Functional Writing: Functional Oral: Functional BENEFITS AVAILABLE Health Benefits : Employee and Family Assistance Program. Work Life Balance : Vacation pay. Retirement Planning : Group Savings Plans. Learning and Development : Free second language training. OTHER INFORMATION This is an on-site position with an assigned work location. Why choose us? • You will have every night and weekend off to enjoy the summer with your friends. • You will not have to change locations because here, everything happens in the same place. • You will participate in special weekly outings (Bromont aquatic park, Ninja Factory, Clip ’n Climb Brossard, Arbraska, RécréoParc, Biodome, Botanical Garden and much more) • You will have no programming to do outside of working hours. • You will have access to discounts at CANEX (CANEX - Canada's Military Store). For more information about the camp, click here: CFMWS | MFRC | Montreal Region | CFMWS START DATE May 30 to August 15 2025 Candidates must be available on one of the following dates for an in-person interview: Friday, March 7 from 1 PM to 5 PM Sunday, March 23 from 9 AM to 11 AM Saturday, April 12 from 1 PM to 3 PM Selected candidates must be available on all the following training dates: Evening of May 30, May 31, June 1 June 7, 8 June 14, 15 June 21, 22 INCLUSION AND ACCOMMODATION CFMWS is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who can help us build a workforce that reflects the diversity of Canadian society. If contacted in relation to a job opportunity or assessment, you should advise the recruitment team in a timely fashion of the accommodation measures which must be taken to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.

Location: Farnham, CA

Posted Date: 4/2/2025