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Role Overview The Camp Operations Lead is the on-the-ground manager responsible for executing the OLI Annual Camp plan and keeping day-to-day operations running safely, smoothly, and on schedule. This role provides handson support for OLI Management, staff, chaperones, and volunteers, leads precamp training & onboarding, and ensures processes & policies are followed. This Lead resolves issues in real time and will lead postcamp wrapup and debriefs, including their documentation. This is a fixedterm, hightempo role with significant onsite presence at Tim Hortons Childrens Camp (264 Glen Morris Rd E RR#2, StGeorge, ON N0E1N0) from May2 to17 inclusive. Key Responsibilities PreCamp Readiness Participate in training on OLIs camp processes, safeguarding practices, and escalation protocols. Learn and actively apply the how we run camp system: daily cadence, checklists, forms, comms channels, and handoffs. Conduct readiness walkthroughs (spaces, schedules, equipment, transitions, staffing coverage). Support staff/chaperone/volunteer onboarding sessions and ensure all required documentation is complete. Help prepare the dayof toolkit for camp delivery: huddle/debrief agendas, issues log, quick reference guides, and site maps. Onsite operations leadership Ensure key operations run on time and consistently: transitions, meals, headcounts, signin/out, curfew/quiet hours, transportation and scheduled sessions. Maintain an issues log, assign owners, and drive resolution. Coordinate across teams so program staff can focus on the youth experience. Staff, chaperone, and volunteer coordination Provide clear direction and support for onsite adults (staff/volunteers/chaperones). Manage realtime coverage changes when someone is late, absent, or needed elsewhere. Reinforce professional standards, conduct expectations, and safeguarding requirements. Address conflicts quickly and appropriately; escalation when needed. Process adherence, safety, and incident response Ensure camp policies and procedures are followed. Act as the operational point person for escalations (nonclinical), coordinating with paramedics/mental health supports/security as required. Ensure incidents are documented correctly and routed through the established escalation pathway. Help maintain a calm, consistent environment for youth and staff, especially during disruptions. Site logistics and coordination Coordinate with facility/site staff on room issues, space readiness, supplies, signage, and daytoday logistics. Ensure supplies and equipment are staged and available where and when needed. Support logistics for offsite days or special events/activities. Communication and stakeholder updates Provide timely updates to the planning lead: whats on track, whats at risk, what needs a decision. Keep staff aligned through consistent messaging and clear expectations. Support communityfacing updates only as directed by the planning/communications lead. Postcamp wrapup Lead structured debriefs with staff/chaperones/program leads and service providers to capture lessons learned. Support closeout tasks: inventory returns, lost & found, outstanding incident followups, and documentation completion. Produce a short postcamp summary (what worked, key issues, recommended changes for next year). Qualifications Required: Minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, preferably in a nonprofit or educational setting; Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or understanding of Indigenous cultures and traditions; Experience working in a camp or large group offsite/adventure setting; Strong leadership and team management skills; Effective writing skills for various audiences; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Proven ability to develop and implement strategic plans; Strong organizational and project management skills; Clear criminal background check; Ability to travel as required. Preferred: Bachelors degree in Education, Social Work, NonProfit Management, or a related field; First Aid/CPR (or willingness to obtain prior to camp) Experience in youth safeguarding, traumainformed practice, or culturally safe programming. Valid drivers licence. Positions Details This is a fixedterm role with a defined precamp training/readiness period, fulltime onsite delivery during camp, and postcamp closeout period. Evening/weekend work is expected during camp, and the days are long ( can be from 7:30am to 10:00pm some days); Onsite presence required May2 to17; limited offsite work may be possible during rampin/rampout, depending on needs. Compensation: $1500 / week (5week term) Term Dates: April20,2026 - May22,2026 Reporting and Key Relationships Reports to: Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer Works closely with: CEO, Sr. Director of Operations, Program Managers #J-18808-Ljbffr