Summer jobs, Student jobs

SUMMER STUDENT 2026

Position: Day Camp Leader
Type: age 30 & under / summer
Organization: Alouette River Management Society
Location: Maple Ridge, BC
Hours: 35 hours/week – 8 weeks

Based just outside the vast and picturesque Golden Ears Park in Maple Ridge, the Alouette River Management Society (ARMS) has been working hard to sustain and enhance the integrity of the Alouette Watershed. ARMS was one of the key drivers in advocating for increased river flows for all five species of Pacific salmon and other aquatic species. ARMS became the first group in British Columbia to obtain a Water Use Plan and successfully increased water flows in the South Alouette River.

Our office and interpretive centre is located on the ancestral, unceded territories of the Katzie First Nation and Kwantlen First Nation. Our work takes us into local parks, classrooms, and riverside. We work with many amazing people and other like-minded community and environmental groups.

For a view into our world, please visit our website: alouetteriver.org

About the Position

The Day Camp Leader (DCL) works directly with community to support our Summer Eco Camps, Environmental Education Coordinator and Camps Supervisor. The DCL assists with the delivery of a variety of children and youth summer day camps and supports organizational strategies to further community connections with ARMS. This position will expose the successful applicant to a variety of critical skills such as leadership, organization, community engagement, and client services.

REPORTING & RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: reports directly to the Executive Director as well as works closely with, and takes direction from ARMS Camps Supervisor
• External: supports the oversight of volunteers while fostering strong relationships with a parents, guardians, and community group representatives

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

With an hourly wage of $20.00 p/hour, this position will also benefit from the mentorship of the organization's leaders, including the Camps Supervisor and Executive Director. This will include exposure to; detailed goal setting and planning, community engagement best practices, and familiarity with environmental issues affecting the Alouette watershed.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Support the ARMS Camps Supervisor and Environmental Educator to plan and prepare a variety of outdoor summer camps for children and youth aged 5 to 11 years
• Provide supervision and leadership for a variety of recreation, environmental and STEAM-based activities for campers
• Lead day camp activities designed to create fun and educational opportunities for children learning in nature
• Liaise with parents, municipal support staff, ARMS staff, and guest speakers

About You

We are looking for a human with a unique blend of passion, skills, and qualities that truly align with our mission to sustain and enhance the integrity of the Alouette Watershed through volunteer & community engagement, communication, and education. You have a deep-rooted passion for working with children, community engagement, and a genuine love for the great outdoors. You possess a strong commitment to the well-being and education of children while providing a fun and memorable camp experience while fostering a connection to nature and to others. You have an eagerness to learn about the Alouette Watershed and to then inspire others to protect it.

As a quick learner with a proven track record for jumping in where needed, you operate from a place of curiosity and a strong desire to grow. You are a dynamic, community-focused person who is motivated by all things environmental and who loves supporting children, learning from mentors, and helping to further educate the community.

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

To be eligible for this role, YOU MUST:

•  Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the beginning of the employment period
•  Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act for the duration of the employment
•  Possess a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment
•  Be legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations
•  Possess a passion for working with children to support their learning in nature
•  Demonstrate a strong desire to learn and grow
•  Be able to effectively communicate in English, verbally and in writing
•  Be comfortable working outside in all weather conditions
•  Be able to work independently and within teams.

Preferred:

•  Previous experience and/or education working or volunteering with children.
•  Access to personal transportation
•  Holds a current Standard First Aid CPR-C and AED certificate
•  Good understanding of the ecology of British Columbia.

How to Apply

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Please email your cover letter detailing how your experience and skills relate to the position description and an up to date resume in one PDF file, to Greta Borick-Cunningham at arms@alouetteriver.org being sure to include your full name and Day Camp Leader 2026 in the subject line.

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We kindly ask that applications be sent by email only — no fax or mail applications please — and request no phone calls. Due to the high number of applications we receive, only applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in the Alouette River Management Society.
This position is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Program (Government of Canada).