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Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits— our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.
At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.
Work Location
This role will be based onsite at the Tim Horton Children's Ranch, Kananaskis, AB
Contract Length
June 12 - August 20, 2023
What would you be doing?
Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
Lead the safe execution of trail rides, including instruction, equipment maintenance and safety inspections
Facilitate high quality programming for campers on their Overnight experience
Completion of barn, barn and gear maintenance and repairs
Encourage camper development through their own processing and readiness, and recognize their achievements
Inspire young people to discover their strengths, challenge limits, and build resilience and leadership capacity in a safe and supportive environment
Provide leadership and guidance to other staff, modeling inclusivity and mentorship
Use respectful, positive behavior management techniques
Model healthy choices and emotional maturity for both campers and staff
Identify, assess, and appropriately manage and respond to risks, ensuring a constant duty of care and the safety of the herd, our participants, guests and staff at all times.
Provide mentorship, knowledge, and skill transfer to other staff
Work with program staff to ensure program area and equipment are organized, fully stocked, and in good repair
Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment which encourages campers to work through challenges, try new things, and celebrate differences
Coordinate, develop and execute programs in accordance with Tim Horton Foundation Camps and accrediting body standards
Contribute positively to the camp team and culture
Support the delivery of staff training, as required
Be challenged physically and emotionally as you live in an overnight camp for 10 day sessions, with 3 days of break in between
Learn that the challenge is also rewarding, and will experience personal growth alongside the campers your are supporting
Support the other members of the Facilitators team when needed
Does this sound like you?
Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
Experienced facilitator. Demonstrates ability to adapt facilitation style based on individual or group needs
Experience planning and leading camping and overnight experiences
Skilled in positive behavior management
Experienced at western riding (trail and arena), including the ability to independently catch, lead, groom, tack, handle, and care for horses
Equipped with good judgment and decision making skills; know when to bring in key team members as it relates to escalated concerns
Licensed with a valid G Class Driver's License, or equivalent
Pursuing post-secondary education in recreation, outdoor/adventure education, teaching or related field (considered an asset)
Certified as a level 3 rider through the Canadian horsemanship association or equivalent experience
Certified in wilderness first responder (WFR), or are willing to obtain
Additional required technical certifications are based on assigned program areas and are outlined in the Program Standards
Able to live on-site for an extended period of time and work flexible hours
Able to provide a clear criminal background check
Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.
If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at hr@timscamps.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to taking all reasonable efforts to ensure the health and safety of those that use our work locations. As such, offers of employment are conditional upon being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 and providing THFC with proof of your vaccination status. "Fully Vaccinated" means having received the completed series of a COVID-19 Vaccine. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving their completed series.
In the event you are unable to be Fully Vaccinated based on medical reasons or protected ground by the applicable Human Rights Code, THFC will consider requests for accommodation on an individual basis. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated as a result of an approved accommodation will be required to adhere to additional safety protocols when attending the workplace. Personal health information collected by THFC is stored in accordance with applicable privacy laws and will be kept confidential.
At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.
Work Location
This role will be based onsite at the Tim Horton Children's Ranch, Kananaskis, AB
Contract Length
June 12 - August 20, 2023
What would you be doing?
Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust, and empathy
Lead the safe execution of trail rides, including instruction, equipment maintenance and safety inspections
Facilitate high quality programming for campers on their Overnight experience
Completion of barn, barn and gear maintenance and repairs
Encourage camper development through their own processing and readiness, and recognize their achievements
Inspire young people to discover their strengths, challenge limits, and build resilience and leadership capacity in a safe and supportive environment
Provide leadership and guidance to other staff, modeling inclusivity and mentorship
Use respectful, positive behavior management techniques
Model healthy choices and emotional maturity for both campers and staff
Identify, assess, and appropriately manage and respond to risks, ensuring a constant duty of care and the safety of the herd, our participants, guests and staff at all times.
Provide mentorship, knowledge, and skill transfer to other staff
Work with program staff to ensure program area and equipment are organized, fully stocked, and in good repair
Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment which encourages campers to work through challenges, try new things, and celebrate differences
Coordinate, develop and execute programs in accordance with Tim Horton Foundation Camps and accrediting body standards
Contribute positively to the camp team and culture
Support the delivery of staff training, as required
Be challenged physically and emotionally as you live in an overnight camp for 10 day sessions, with 3 days of break in between
Learn that the challenge is also rewarding, and will experience personal growth alongside the campers your are supporting
Support the other members of the Facilitators team when needed
Does this sound like you?
Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17
Experienced facilitator. Demonstrates ability to adapt facilitation style based on individual or group needs
Experience planning and leading camping and overnight experiences
Skilled in positive behavior management
Experienced at western riding (trail and arena), including the ability to independently catch, lead, groom, tack, handle, and care for horses
Equipped with good judgment and decision making skills; know when to bring in key team members as it relates to escalated concerns
Licensed with a valid G Class Driver's License, or equivalent
Pursuing post-secondary education in recreation, outdoor/adventure education, teaching or related field (considered an asset)
Certified as a level 3 rider through the Canadian horsemanship association or equivalent experience
Certified in wilderness first responder (WFR), or are willing to obtain
Additional required technical certifications are based on assigned program areas and are outlined in the Program Standards
Able to live on-site for an extended period of time and work flexible hours
Able to provide a clear criminal background check
Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.
If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at hr@timscamps.com and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.
COVID-19 Vaccination
Tim Hortons Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to taking all reasonable efforts to ensure the health and safety of those that use our work locations. As such, offers of employment are conditional upon being Fully Vaccinated against COVID-19 and providing THFC with proof of your vaccination status. "Fully Vaccinated" means having received the completed series of a COVID-19 Vaccine. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 14 days after receiving their completed series.
In the event you are unable to be Fully Vaccinated based on medical reasons or protected ground by the applicable Human Rights Code, THFC will consider requests for accommodation on an individual basis. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated as a result of an approved accommodation will be required to adhere to additional safety protocols when attending the workplace. Personal health information collected by THFC is stored in accordance with applicable privacy laws and will be kept confidential.
