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Overview The City of Markham is consistently ranked among Canadas top municipal employers. In 2026, the City received its sixth consecutive Canadas Best Employers recognition from Forbes and Statista Inc., placing third among municipalities and 15th overall in Government Services. Serving a diverse and growing community of more than 370,000 residents, Markham combines rich heritage with a vibrant local economy and offers employees the opportunity to contribute to meaningful, impactful work that helps strengthen the community we serve. Applications are now being accepted for the position of Camp Counsellor at the Varley Art Gallery of Markham. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online by February 6, 2026 . Join us and make a lasting difference! Job Summary The Varley Art Gallery of Markham is seeking a friendly, energetic, and creative individual looking to gain experience working in a gallery and studio setting. Under the primary supervision of the Public Programs Coordinator, the Camp Counsellor will assist in the facilitation of art programs while supervising children between 4 and 12 years old. Key Duties and Responsibilities Assists in the delivery of camp activities including games, tours, and camp-wide projects in the gallery, art studios and outdoors (weather permitting). Prioritizes child well-being, safety and protection throughout the camp(s). Evaluates situations for potential risks to the safety, protection and well-being of campers and staff, proactively taking mitigating actions to address such risks. Maintains camp documentation, including registration information, attendance records, sign-in and sign-out procedures, permission forms, waiver forms, and timesheets. First point of contact for parents and guardians; provides excellent customer service. Organizes and facilitates games with campers during breaks; supervises children during lunch and snacks. Under the guidance of the Art Instructor, adapts art materials and activities to camper needs with regard to safety, hygiene, weather, breaks, etc., to ensure quality of programming for all campers. Completes all mandatory trainings. Demonstrates the confidence and ability to make decisions in the best interests of the campers. Resolves problems and conflicts among camp participants effectively as they arise. Reports all incidents promptly and thoroughly to the Camp Director. Maintains studio cleanliness and organizes art supplies. Other duties as required. Required Skills & Competencies Passion for visual arts, education, arts administration, early childhood education or art history is an asset. Experience working with children, knowledge of child development, and experience in a gallery setting is an asset. Leadership capacity is required (e.g., student council member, leadership role on youth council, previous experience as a camp counsellor/junior camp counsellor/volunteer). Previous camp experience is an asset. Current Standard First Aid with CPR ''C'' is required. Possession of a HIGH FIVE Healthy Child Development certificate. Clear Vulnerable Sector Screening to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants. Must be available to work on the following days: Monday, March 16 to March 20 , 8 AM to 5 PM . Core Behaviours Leadership: the ability to influence and motivate others while maintaining an overall commitment to excellence. Safety & Risk Management: the mindset of actively anticipating and mitigating all aspects of risk. Team building: the ability to foster a strong team environment within the camp. Judgment: the capacity to assess situations, draw appropriate conclusions and make sound decisions. Customer Service: the ability to focus individual and group efforts toward identifying and meeting community needs. Organization: the capability to plan and implement complex programs. Problem Solving: the ability to effectively manage and resolve day-to-day issues as they arise. All offers of employment for this position are conditional on satisfactory reference checks and vulnerable sector screening checks as required for the City of Markham. The City of Markham is committed to inclusive, accessible and barrier-free employment practices, and to creating a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. Please let us know if you require an accommodation and we will work with you to ensure a barrier-free hiring process. Contact us at . We thank all applicants who have applied; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted by email. The City of Markham has established a mandatory vaccination requirement for staff related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, should you be a successful candidate for a position with the City of Markham you will be required to provide proof of full vaccination upon a conditional offer of employment. If you require accommodation in accordance with the Human Rights policy with respect to your vaccine status, you will be required to disclose that at the time of conditional offer so that an accommodation can be developed prior to your start date. AI Disclosure: At the City of Markham, we value transparency and fairness in recruitment. While our system (ADP Workforce Now) includes AI-powered features, we do not use AI to screen, assess, or select applicants. All evaluations are conducted by people. Vacancy Reason : Temporary Seasonal Vacancy #J-18808-Ljbffr