Nature Explorers Summer Camp Instructor - Cataraqui Conservation

Cataraqui Conservation is seeking to fill one Nature Explorers Summer Camp Instructor position within our Communications & Education team at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area on Perth Road (Division Street) in Kingston.

Location: Kingston, Ontario
Status: Seasonal full-time contract, summer 2026
Hours: 40 hours per week for 7 weeks (weekdays)(Training: June 22-26, Camp: June 29 – August 21)
Compensation: $18.63 to 19.77 per hour, dependent on experience

Key Responsibilities:

•Assist with development, preparation, organization, planning, and delivery of daily camp program.
•Responsible for facilitating the care and safety of day camp participants (ages 6-10) and (two leaders in training (LITs) ages 11 – 14) during daily camp games, teaching nature-based lessons and activities, supervising lunch and snack times, and leading during the field trips to Gould Lake Conservation Area.
•Responsible for taking part in one week of staff training and contributing lesson plans and activities.
•Taking part in daily pre-camp prep and end of day wrap up.

Qualifications:

•Must have graduated from secondary school by June 2026
•Applicants returning to second year (or beyond) of post-secondary studies in Sept. 2026 or are currently working in the education or early childhood field are preferred.
•Outgoing, adaptable, and team-oriented applicants preferred.
•Must have experience working with children.
•Must have knowledge and interest in nature and the outdoors.
•Must be interested in developing and teaching nature-based programs.
•Must have current first-aid (Child and Adult) C.P.R. certification.
•Must produce a current and clear Vulnerable Sector Criminal Record Check upon request.
•Must have transportation to and from Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area.

How to Apply:

Please forward your cover letter, resume and references (PDF copy) by, by 12:00 PM EST (noon) on Friday January 30, 2026 to:

Stana Luxford Oddie, Senior Conservation Educator Email: mailbox@crca.ca

** Please include job title and your name in the subject line **

Your cover letter should answer the following questions:

•Will you be returning to post-secondary education in September 2026? What year and area of study?
•How would the position of Nature Explorers Camp Instructor benefit your future or current career path?
•What are your connections to nature?
•Why do you want to, or continue to, work with children?
•What are your past experiences working within a small team?

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Cataraqui Conservation is an equal opportunity employer. Interview accommodations for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. Cataraqui Conservation does not utilize AI technology during the hiring process.