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Moniteur / Monitrice

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 Moniteur / Monitrice loves working with children, providing them with a safe, inclusive, exciting and memorable camp experience

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 a Moniteur / Monitrice include but are not limited to:

  • Leading activities for campers including inquiry and discussion in French 

  • Creating a fun, enjoyable, inclusive and safe atmosphere for campers 

  • Modelling appropriate behaviour and positive interactions, work with senior staff at the camp to provide corrective actions to camper behaviour issues, conflicts  

  • Engaging with each camper as they work through activities 

  • Ensuring that all campers under your care are treated equally, consistently, and fairly 

  • Providing consistent and specific direction in the supervision of campers 

  • Demonstrating a positive attitude, thoughtfulness, and good decision-making 

  • Being self-confident and able to accept and adopt constructive feedback 

  • Following all daily campsite cleaning procedures

  • Adhere to all Camp Tournesol health and safety and emergency protocols and Camp Tournesol policy

  • Ensure general cleanliness and rules of the facility is adhered to per the facility guidelines 

  • Carrying out reasonable duty requests from the Chef d’Équipe, Animateur Senior or members of the Management Team

  • Attending the mandatory training period (June 25 & 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

  • Working towards a high school diploma or enrolled at a post-secondary institution  

  • 1 year experience working with children   

  • Knowledge and understanding of French education curriculum 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 

  • 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

$17.20 per hour

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