CAMP HEALTH, HOPE & HAPPINESS (Camp He Ho Ha) 

Camp Health, Hope & Happiness is Alberta’s leading summer recreational facility for individuals with mental and physical disabilities. We are a residential camp where campers and staff are on site 24/7 during their 6-day stay.

The term of employment is from May 11th to August 19th, 2023. 

Mandatory training runs from May 11th to 21st, 2023.

Why work here? 

Camp He Ho Ha hires individuals that are looking to learn skills and gain experience related to their education or future careers, and those that want to make a difference for people with disabilities. 

The skills learned on the job at Camp He Ho Ha directly relate to nursing, social work, physiotherapy, education, psychology, speech pathology, and many more. 

Our summer staff can earn a letter of volunteerism for up to 300 hours!

(We look great on a resume!) 

What will I learn? 

• Self-confidence 
• Communication skills 
• Leadership 
• Interpersonal skills
• Resilience
• Personal care (bathing, toileting, feeding)
• Behaviour management 
• Environment & activity adaptation 
• Your core values 
• What you are truly capable of 

How will I learn that? 

You will be required to plan, prepare, and facilitate a program on the 20-foot barge to engage the campers for an hour-long ride around the lake. Creativity, innovation, adaptability, and resourcefulness are a must! The Barge Driving Resource is also responsible for organizing nightly evening programs with the other resource team members, other various camp programs that are run throughout the week, and luggage transportation. 

This may be the most challenging and rewarding job that you may ever experience. Your heart will open to people that you have only just met, you will create friendships with campers and staff that will extend years into the future, and you will be forever changed.

Qualifications 

• Minimum of 18 years of age 
• A valid Drivers License and clean driving abstract
• A Boating License
• Current standard first-aid and Level C CPR (that will not expire during the work term)
• Clear Criminal Clearance and Vulnerable Sector Check 
• Available May 11-21, 2023 to participate in mandatory resource orientation and summer staff orientation at Camp He Ho Ha 
• Available to work all dates as shown in "Summer Camp Employment Schedule" (Exceptions must be discussed at time of interview, emergency exemptions apply)

ASSETS: 

• • Experience with people with disabilities 
  • Arts & crafts, performing arts, and leadership 
  • Sign language 

Salary: $9862.00 (before taxes) for the term of employment 

• Accommodations are provided for the term of employment 
• Meals will be provided during camp days

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Abide by the Camp Philosophy that “Campers Come First”. 
• Responsible for the Barge and Boat House area, procedures and programming before the start of each camp.
• Responsible for transporting camper luggage from Edmonton to Camp He Ho Ha in a cube truck.
• Responsible for the organization of fishing and water safety supplies.
• Responsible for ordering supplies and equipment while keeping within a budget.
• To offer a variety of activities geared to camper’s interests, encouraging independence and skill development.
• Plan appropriate and substantial programs for 5 cabins with attention to adapting and interests.
• Responsible for all camp wide afternoon/evening activities as well as special programs.
• To plan and prepare all details of camp wide activities and evening programs as well as host each event as a co-main facilitator.
• Work equally as a team to plan themes and programs for each camp week. 
• For every camp, hand out an information sheet to each cabin explaining the upcoming week’s programs including; activity explanation, locations, expectations of counselors, timelines, etc.  
• Maintain good communication with counseling staff and remain open to suggestions and ideas.
• Consult with the camp coordinators in advance to arrange for supplies, food items, themes, etc. required for a program.
• Other duties as needed.
• To attend meetings scheduled by the Camp Coordinators.
• Directly responsible to the Camp Coordinators.

***Please direct all applications to our website***

APPLY HERE

https://camphehoha.com/summer-job/

For any questions, please contact coordinator@camphehoha.com

Thank you for your interest and we can’t wait to hear from you! 

Applications open: December 15, 2022 

Applications close: March 15, 2023