STAFF INFO

Camp Trillium is powered by an unmatchable summer counselor team comprised of both volunteer and paid staff.  Our counselors are the heart and the strength of our programs.  They are the “special friends” that make camp a magical and memorable place every single time a child or family attends a program.

Camp Trillium has grown to include our summer camp programs, clinic and community programs, year round weekend camps and a March break teen conference.  With all of these programs running all year long we look to employ staff full-time in the summer and on contracts for the year round programs.  To be a paid contract staff you have to have worked a full summer at Rainbow Lake, Camp Trillium Oddfellow & Rebekah Island (formerly Garratt’s Island) or Day Camp.

If you are NEW TO CAMP TRILLIUM and want to find out more about how to get involved in one of the most amazing, experiential, developmental, creative, active and life-altering experiences,  please read more about becoming a staff at Camp Trillium below. 

If you are a RETURNING STAFF and would like to update your contact information with us please do so to the left and say hi to your Camp Trillium family.

NEW APPLICANTS

Every year Camp Trillium searches for more incredible people who are looking to have more than just a summer job.  We look for individuals who are looking to embark on a summer experience like no other.  One that will absolutely change their life in some way.

Camp Trillium is a unique and special place that relies on each staff member to invest in the lives of children and families living with childhood cancer. This is not just a summer job….it is so much more!

If this is what you are looking for, plus, the chance to be outdoors, work with children and enjoy camp life, the below is more information about what we look for in hiring a staff, when to apply, how to apply, the interviews, the positions and much more.

If you still have questions or concerns after please do not hesitate to contact us at kelleyo@camptrillium.com anytime during the year.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:

Staff need to be at least 18 years of age before June 1st. We look for individuals who have experience working with children, in camping or in an outdoor setting.  It is also advantageous for applicants to have experience in a camp specific area, such as swimming, ropes instructing, canoeing, etc  and/or are bilingual.  We look to assemble a varied and diverse staff team at each of our summer programs; Rainbow Lake, Camp Trillium Oddfellow & Rebekah Island (formerly Garratt’s Island) and Day Camp.  Our staff need to be hardworking, dedicated, have a desire to learn and contribute to the team. 

Each site needs to hire 20 lifeguard certified counselors, so obtaining your NLS qualification is vastly beneficial and will open up more employment opportunities. We look to hire approximately 40-50 staff each year between all 3 summer programs (this number depends on the number of returning staff each year).

JOB POSITIONS:

Positions that are available vary from year to year and site to site. The list below includes all positions hired for each summer, though some may be filled by returning staff.  You do not need to apply for a specific position or site but you can give your preference during your interview. (All water related areas must have a current NLS certification).

Activity Instructors: Swimming, Canoeing/Kayaking, Sailing, Drama, Arts and Crafts, Fishing/Archery, Outtripping, Project Wilderness, High/Low Ropes

Others: Group Leader, Camp Office Administrator, Kitchen staff, Boat Driver

Senior Staff: Waterfront Director, Ropes Coordinator, Quest Director, Land Director, Cabin Head, Asst. Waterfront Director, Asst. Quest Director, Cabin Coordinator

We hire approximately 10 group leaders per site and 1-3 activity instructors for each area.

ACCOMODATIONS AND TIME COMMITMENT:

Staff need to commit to the entire summer and live on site during sessions.  We offer two contracts: a short and long contract.  The Short Contract is from the end of June to the end of August and the Long Contract is from mid June to the end of August.  Staff are expected to be on duty for the duration of a session with days off in between sessions. We do have a senior staff contract that begins at the beginning of June, however, most senior staff positions are offered to individuals who have prior experience with Camp Trillium.

Staff are provided room and board during their contract. Staff work for a maximum of 11 days and get 3-4 days off in between each session. Please see the camp dates page to get an idea of what your schedule may look like over the summer.  Add two weeks of paid staff training to each summer schedule.

WAGES:

Camp Trillium has a competitive camp salary of $250/week.  Each staff who has a current NLS or Ropes certification will receive a once a summer $200 bonus and a returning staff will also receive a once a summer $250 bonus.  Staff are paid by automatic deposit on a bi-monthly basis. Room and board is provided by Camp Trillium on top of your salary.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applying for a summer position is easy!  On the left  of this page there is a link to the online Staff Application. Take the time to read over the application.  You can fill it out online at anytime and you should receive an email from the Camp Director within 5 business days confirming the receipt of your application.  Your application package should include your online application submission and an updated resume that can be emailed to kelleyo@camptrillium.com or mailed to the head office. The application provides us with a more personal account of your interests, skills, passions and the type of person you are. Your resume provides us with your qualifications and concrete experience you have had to date.

An optional addition to your application can be “The Creative Something”.  This can be an opportunity for you to provide more insight into who you are and what you can offer Camp Trillium.  It can be anything from a letter, poem, song to an art project, a collage or a musical melody. Anything goes!  Remember though you will have to get it to the head office somehow.

Applications are being accepted NOW! Interviews start February 12th until March 6th. So submit your application TODAY!!


ABOUT THE INTERVIEW:

Our group interviews start the beginning of FEBRUARY.  We travel across the province of Ontario to major cities.  (We need at least 10 people in a city to set up an interview).  Each group-style interview is for up to 10-20 applicants at a time. The interviews take 3-4 hours and consist of an information session, role plays, games, a camp video and one-on-one interviews. Not all applicants are awarded an interview. If you are invited to an interview you will be contacted by email first then a phone call to confirm a time, date and city option.  We strongly recommend that you make every effort to attend a group interview, however for those without viable transportation or are out of province, a phone interview can be arranged.

We run interviews in the following cities, numbers dependent: Hamilton, Toronto, Ottawa, London, Kingston, Guelph and Kitchener.

YEAR ROUND PROGRAM CONTRACTS (Returning staff only):

Over the past few years our year-round programs have grown so big that we've had to hire contract staff to ensure our programs maintain the highest quality and safety as in the summer. Contract staff need to be returning summer staff. As a contract staff you will get paid for the weekend, but you will need to take on extra duties such as, being a bus monitor, planning  program activities, setting up camp and/or cleaning up after.

Programs have a set number of contract staff positions. If you are interested in applying for a contract position for one of the programs just call the office or email your past camp director.