Camp Counsellor – Boat Driver (1 position)

Application Deadline: Ongoing until filled

Hours of Work: 40+ per week

Wages: $620.00 - $680.00 per week (Based on 40-hour week)

Duties & Qualifications:

CNIB Lake Joe (Mactier, ON)

CNIB Lake Joe is a fully accessible lakefront facility located in Muskoka providing a unique blend of recreation, skills training, social interaction and personal discovery in a safe, inclusive environment. Two hours north of Toronto, Lake Joe stretches over 12.5 acres of waterfront property on the northwest corner of beautiful Lake Joseph. Staff and volunteers provide a wide range of high-quality programs to people of all ages who are living with sight loss.

• Job Description:

  The Camp Counsellor-Boat Driver is responsible for ensuring safe, inclusive and fun experiences for all guests. They also take on a leadership role in the facilitation of off-site activities, including all boat cruises.

  • Energetically and inclusively facilitate boating programs (i.e., tubing, water skiing, wake boarding, pontoon cruises, etc.) for all program participants
  • Take on other areas of responsibility as needs arise (i.e., waterfront programs)
  • Demonstrate safe and responsible driving habits when in control of CNIB vessels and vehicles and comply with all waterway safety laws
  • Complete vessel safety inspections before driving any of the boats
  • Maintain and clean all program equipment prior to and after use report any issues to Program Area Head
  • Provide assistance during emergency procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal skills, including patience and communication
• Experience in camp or other recreation programs an asset
• Current (within 6 months of start date) Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• PCO (Pleasure Craft Operator) card
• Extensive power boating (e.g., manoeuvring, docking and navigation) experience necessary
• Experience with driving safe operation of water ski/wake board boat an asset
• Ability to work flexible hours in a changing and busy environment

Benefits

About us

Life is a beautiful, wonderful, complex thing. Life with sight loss should be no different. At CNIB, we’re on a mission to change what it means to be blind, and we’re not slowing down. We think big, take risks, embrace change, and ask questions. We’re inviting you to be part of the conversation.

Our diversity is our strength – we take pride in our inclusive workplace and are committed to recruiting and selecting in a fair, transparent, and accessible way. CNIB welcomes applications from those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA) to join us in expanding our capacity for inclusion in the broadest sense. To this end, we strongly encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, people who are blind or partially sighted, and those who identify as women and/or 2SLGBTQ+. We enthusiastically invite applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience is a definite asset. CNIB is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities and will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process.

Our team’s health and wellness are a priority, which is why we offer comprehensive benefits, competitive compensation, and flexible work schedules developed to help you stay healthy.

At CNIB, we are relentlessly passionate about what we do. We are in our second century of smashing societal barriers and stigmas through innovative programs and powerful advocacy. We are a collaborative, empowered team that drives achievement and equality. If that sounds like your cup of tea, let’s talk.

To Apply:  Please follow the link:  https://apply.workable.com/cnibfoundation/j/9199E2FDB9/apply/

Apply now!

CNIB is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive culture and welcomes applications from diverse candidates, including but not limited to Indigenous peoples, women, candidates with disabilities, and candidates of colour. We strongly encourage applications from applicants with sight loss. Direct lived experience would be a definite asset. We’re excited to review your application!

While we invite applications from all interested and qualified applicants, we are unable to follow-up with every applicant.

Please note that the successful candidate will be required to successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Screening.

Job Type: Seasonal

Full Time Hours Per Week: 40+

Advertising Method: General Ad