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Job Title


STEM Summer Camp Assistant


Company : Engineering For Kids Vancouver Island


Location : Victoria, British Columbia


Created : 2026-03-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Engineering for Kids is looking for energetic, enthusiastic individuals to join our talented 2026 Summer Camp team We are hiring STEM Summer Camp Leaders and Camp Assistants who are excited to share in this fun (and educational) camp experience with children ages 5-13. This is a temporary, full-time position, with an opportunity to extend into the fall on a part-time basis. Camps take place July through August, with training set to start in June. About Us EFK has been delivering interactive, hands-on STEM classes and camps for ages 5-13 in Victoria since 2016. We strongly believe that children learn best when they''re having fun. It''s just as important for our instructors to have fun as well Position Overview You will work under the guidance of two Camp Leaders to deliver curriculum, support campers, and contribute to a fun, safe, and inclusive camp environment. We encourage you to bring your own ideas, passions, and expertise to the job The kids love it as well Training: Mandatory training will be held in June Camp Dates: June 29-September 4 Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Camp Locations: Various recreation centres in Victoria, Sidney, and West Shore. We will do our best to assign you to 1-2 locations at the most. Wage: $18.98 ($18.25 plus 4% in lieu of vacation pay) Primary Responsibilities Assist Camp Leaders with day-to-day camp operations: Lead warm-up activities, lunchtime games, and transition games Encourage, support, and engage with campers Create and maintain a fun, safe, and inclusive environment Follow policies surrounding dress code, safety, and inclusivity Apply feedback from Camp Leaders and the EFK Admin team Demonstrate initiative by seeking additional Engineering For Kids training and further education Be professional, courteous and approachable to students, parents, and staff Be a positive role model Qualifications Experience: Customer service (any preferred) Skills: Comfortable working with children ages 5-13 Proactive and initiative Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to think on your feet and find solutions to everyday camp issues or challenges Ability to engage children through hands-on learning Able to be standing and walking for most of the day Ability to receive constructive feedback Interests: Teaching Engineering Robotics Coding LEGO Minecraft Dungeons & Dragons Some positions are funded by Canada Summer Jobs Grants. Let us know if you qualify: Between 15 and 30 years of age A Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident Have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work in Canada Required Certifications (or willing to obtain) Current Emergency First-Aid and CPR C Certificate Clean Police Information Check (PIC) with vulnerable sector screening, obtained within the last 4 months Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract, Seasonal Contract length: 3 months Pay: $18.98 per hour Benefits: Casual dress On-site parking Application question(s): Do you currently live in Victoria, BC? Do you have a reliable way to travel to your camp location? Do you currently hold a valid Emergency First-Aid and CPR-C certification? Do you currently have a clean Vulnerable Sector Police Background Check obtained within the last 4 months? Why are you interested in working with EFK? Briefly tell us of any experience you have working with kids ages 5-12. Briefly describe any experience you have with Minecraft, robotics and coding, hands-on building, and LEGO. Are you comfortable with standing and walking around for most of the day? Work Location: In person