Recreation Leader – Summer Camp

Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services Posted: February 24, 2026
Expires: March 17, 2026
Location
L-102 Gunner Road, Shilo, Canada
Category
Application Procedure
Resume
Contact Name
Silvia Ukleja
Phone Number
2047653000

Description

WHO WE ARE

The Canadian Forces Morale and Welfare Services’ (CFMWS) supports the Canadian Armed Forces members and their families wherever they are in the world through the provision of fitness, recreation and leisure activities, family and charitable support, retail as well as personal financial services. We offer our employees the opportunity to work with a purpose every day in an inclusive, healthy, respectful and rewarding work environment.

THE ROLE

Imagine spending all summer hanging out with a great group of kids, playing at the splash park, going on road trips to fun and exciting places, getting creative with arts and crafts – and – getting paid for it!

Imagine letting your inner kid come out, never being bored, while adding great experience to your resume.

We are looking for Summer Camp Leaders for children aged kindergarten through 12 years old. Each week will be a new experience with a host of activities including both indoor play and recreation and outside activities. You will get experience in designing recreational programs, teaching and leading individuals and groups while ensuring a healthy and safe environment. Above all, your goal is to help the children have fun, and have fun yourself.

QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED

Education, Certifications and Licenses

  • High school diploma and some experience in a related field
  • Current CPR and Basic First Aid qualifications
  • HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development or HIGH FIVE Sport
  • HIGH FIVE Healthy Minds for Healthy Children

Experience

  • In working with children
  • In programming activities for children
  • In leading children in activities
  • In ensuring safety protocols and procedures

Competencies, Skills and Abilities

Client focus, organizational knowledge, communication, innovation, teamwork and leadership

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

  • English Essential, Bilingual an asset
  • Reading: None
  • Writing: None
  • Oral: Functional

BENEFITS AVAILABLE

Health Benefits: Employee and Family Assistance Program

Work Life Balance: Vacation pay.

Retirement Planning: Group Savings Plans.

Learning and Development: Free second language training.

Explore all the benefits CFMWS offers by visiting: https://cfmws.ca/Benefits

OTHER INFORMATION

Perform moderate lifting, carrying, pulling and/or pushing (i.e. more than 10 lbs/4.5 kg but less than 50 lbs/23 kg)

This is an on-site position with an assigned work location.

As part of the selection process, the successful candidate must successfully complete a Reliability status security screening and Vulnerable Sector Check.

START DATE

June 22, 2026.

The anticipated term of this position is until 28 August 2026.