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Posting Status Open to all current Town of Oakville employees and external applicants. Job Details Temporary, FullTime (Summer) A Few Reasons to Join Our Amazing Team Competitive salary Working hours of 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Monday Friday Comprehensive training program to set you up for success. Participate in camp socials with a dynamic staff team Free parking and a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop. Youth aged 15 to 19 can ride Oakville Transit for free with a Presto card! Job Overview The Heritage Summer Camp Leader will work as part of a team delivering handson programming to children enrolled in Oakville Museum summer camps. You are the frontline leader in championing the HandsonHistory Summer Program. Reporting to the Museum Programmer/Public Programs, the candidate will assist with coordinating the operations and delivery of the Handson History Summer Programs, overseeing daytoday coordination of camp activities, and leading groups of children ages 4 to 12 in program activities. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals from diverse backgrounds to fill leadership positions at our heritage summer camps and create a safe and inclusive camp environment that helps support the healthy development of children. In this position you will be working with children, inspiring, mentoring and creating lasting memories in a museum setting. Job Responsibilities Assist in the planning and delivery of creative themeoriented, heritagebased handson Museum Summer Camp programs Provide direct care, safety, and supervision of children, as well as the enjoyment of all participants Lead before and after camp activities Maintain a safe and clean environment for camp participants Daytoday coordination of camp activities, including preparation, setup, and cleanup of daily activities Adhere to departmentprescribed policies and procedures Support and promote the HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Qualifications Enrolled in a postsecondary program in History, Museum Studies, Education and/or Early Childhood Education or a related discipline Experience supervising groups of children in a camp and/or educational setting Ability to work both independently and proactively in a team environment Responsible, hardworking, enthusiastic and dynamic Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills Strong organizational, planning and leadership skills Experience and knowledge of recreation, education, arts and/or crafts would be an asset Current Standard First Aid certification and CPR C and AED is required Previous leadership experience would be beneficial HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development (PHCD) Certification is a requirement All applicants must provide confirmation of fulltime student status in the current academic year and/or acceptance into fulltime studies the following September This position requires a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment. Candidates who are under the age of 18 at the time of hire will only be required to provide a criminal record check. This is a summer student position. All applicants must provide confirmation of fulltime student status in the current academic year and/or acceptance into fulltime studies the following September. Young Canada Works Eligibility Canadian citizen or a permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada (nonCanadians holding temporary work visas or awaiting permanent resident status are not eligible) Legally entitled to work in Canada (have a valid Social Insurance Number) Between 16 and 30 years of age inclusively at the start of employment A high school, college, CEGEP or university student Registered in the YCW online candidate inventory Dated: March 30, 2026 The Towns recruitment software includes elements of artificial intelligence to assist in the screening and shortlisting of qualified candidates. We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Oakville Museum falls under the Recreation and Culture Department of the Town of Oakville. The Town of Oakville is committed to attracting and retaining a talented, diverse, and inclusive workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens it serves and to selecting the best candidate for the position. It is the policy of the Corporation of the Town of Oakville (the Town) to recruit for and fill vacant positions on a transparent and competitive basis in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and all applicable employment legislation. The Town is committed to the equitable treatment of all candidates for employment. The Town strives to maintain a workplace representative of Canadas population and provides equitable opportunities for all. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Town will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr