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Animateur Senior (Foundations)

Camp Tournesol’s mission is to inspire a lifelong love of the French language by providing an inclusive and engaging camp experience. We aim to welcome children of all backgrounds and French language levels, offering opportunities to grow in confidence and proficiency. Through fun, immersive activities, we help campers build a strong foundation in French while creating unforgettable memories.

The Animateur Senior is enthusiastic and enjoys making sure the camp activities are running smoothly. Animateur Senior’s have excellent time management skills and an excellent ability to motivate people

Why join Camp Tournesol Espoir?

  • Monday to Friday work schedule – weekends off!  

  • Daytime work hours 

  • Canada Day and Civic Holiday Off 

  • Fun work environment and culture while working with children 

  • Career pathing – get experience working with children in an educational environment

  • Future Opportunities

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of an Animateur Senior include but are not limited to:

  • Overseeing Moniteurs / Monitrice to ensure the Camp Tournesol curriculum is properly implemented 

  • Leading activities in the Foundations program with children between the ages of 4-14 years old

  • Developing activities to help fill programming (if needed) 

  • Performing duties of a Moniteur / Monitrice in an emergency 

  • Modelling appropriate behaviour and creating positive interactions 

  • Ensuring that emergency procedures are followed by campers and staff 

  • Engaging parents by providing appropriate and professional feedback 

  • Assisting the Chef d’Équipe with training staff at your location 

  • Ensuring a smooth pick-up and drop-off process at the start and end of each day 

  • Effectively communicating when parents seek assistance about camp or their children 

  • Purchasing extra camp supplies when approved by the Management Team 

  • Mentoring Counsellors-In-Training (CIT) at your location

  • Administrative tasks including completing various camp reports

  • Carrying out reasonable duty requests from members of the Management Team

  • Attending the mandatory training period for all Animateur Senior’s (June 24 – 26, 2025)

Note: Candidates applying for any position with Camp Tournesol Espoir Inc. must have a valid certificate in Standard First Aid with CPR-C from a reputable provider of first aid training as recognized by WSIB / WCB / WorkSafe BC, as well as a Police Check in the Vulnerable Sector that was issued no earlier than August 22, 2024.

Successful Candidates Should Possess:

  • Must be fully proficient in English and French

  • Graduated from or currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Education at a post-secondary institution (considered an asset, not a requirement)

  • Previous experience working in a leadership capacity is considered an asset, but not required  

  • Knowledge and understanding of French curriculum programming and related topics  

  • Inspirational and creative thinking skills 

  • Customer service-oriented mindset

  • Teamwork and collaboration skills with the ability to take initiative 

  • Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to adapt to change

  • The ability to anticipate problems and opportunities, and develop effective solutions 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Must be able to commute to workplace location

  • Minimum 18 years of age or older

  • Applicants who are Canadian Citizens and Permanent Residents will be prioritized 

What to Expect

This is a full-time, temporary contract role that is a great opportunity for people who enjoy working with children.

Hourly Wage

$19.20 per hour

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