Assistant Hike and Trip Director - Kanawana

Do you want your talent to have a positive impact on the people you work with? Are you seeking new ways to maximize and develop your expertise? Do you want to work in an environment where people come first? We have an opportunity for you, because here, your talent can make a lasting impact!Camp YMCA Kanawana is Québec’s oldest residential summer camp, offering innovative programming and traditional YMCA values-based camping.

Camp YMCA Kanawana’s Hike and Trip program has the goal of providing safe and fun wilderness camping experiences while teaching skills and confidence to children and youth from all over the world. Camp YMCA Kanawana is located on a gorgeous 550-acre site in the Laurentians that includes three lakes and a network of wooded trails. Our expedition program sends children and youth on multi-day canoe trips on beautiful lakes and rivers in Ontario and Quebec.

The Assistant Hike and Trip Director’s mandate will be to manage and supervise the junior guides, coordinate all the food preparation for the canoe tripping programs, and oversee the logistics and execution of the overnight program.

WHAT CHALLENGES WILL YOU TACKLE?

• Manage, supervise and support the junior guides
• Ensure all food preparation and management follows MAPAQ regulations
• Order food and receive deliveries
• Respond to emergencies on trip and on camp when necessary
• Manage all aspects of the supervision of participants in a safe context in terms of health and wellbeing on overnight trips
• Support staff with trip departures and arrivals
• Provide training, schedule and check-ins with junior guides
• Create connections with and get to know campers in the section
• Facilitate the execution of proposed programming and staff training
• Ensure proper follow-up with team members, directors and coordinator
• Provide support and assist with Hike and Trip Director tasks
• Adhere to YMCA policies and procedures regarding the protection of children and vulnerable people.

WHY JOIN THE YMCA?

YMCA Kanawana offers great benefits and a unique natural environment to work in, but being part of our team also means you will:

• Develop your expertise and gain experience;
• Have a positive impact on your community;
• Really make a difference in people’s lives;Have an opportunity to take on exciting challenges;
• Collaborate with people who love camp and working with children.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Has at least two years of experience in a management position in outdoor education in a day camp or wilderness class facilitation, or in a similar field (an asset)
• Has a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and White-water Rescue Technician (WRT) certifications (offered if needed)
• Is fluent in English and French (spoken)
• Is available to work a variable schedule, specifically in the evenings and weekends
• Has a valid driver’s licence and a clean driving record
• Has no criminal record in connection with employment
• Is available from June to August 22st

CONDITIONSLocation:

• Camp YMCA Kanawana in Saint-Sauveur (673 Saint-Elmire Street, Saint-Sauveur, J0R 1R1)
• Be available: Full-time (Mondays to Sundays from June to August 22st, 2025)
• Salary: to be discussed