Position Title: Day CampCounsellor - Recreation – Canada Summer Jobs Program (3 positions)
Job Posting Deadline for Internal Candidates: April 30, 2026, at 5:00pm
Employment Status: Fixed Term Contract (June 26, 2026 - August 21, 2026) (8 weeks)
Position Status: This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position
This positing is for an existing vacancy
Hours of Work: Monday-Friday, 35 hours per week with limited evening and weekend requirements
Hourly Rate: $18.20 per hour – Eligible for HOOPP
Position Reports to: Manager, Integrated Care & Experience
Primary work location: Oshawa with flexibility to work at other DCHC sites as required.
In partnership with the Canada Summer Jobs Program and its guiding principles, DCHC welcomes all qualified students to apply, particularly those considered as priority students (students with disabilities, Indigenous students, and students who are members of visible minority groups).
Organization
Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is a registered, charitable organization that provides integrated, accessible, and equitable community-based primary care, wellness services, and health education to Durham community members who face multiple barriers to their health and well-being.
DCHC also provides equity-based programs and services that focus on priority populations such as Indigenous, Black, the 2SLGBTQI Community, Newcomers to Canada, Seniors, and Unattached patients (i.e., those without a family doctor), to name a few. DCHC ensures Durham community members receive not only sick care, but preventive care as well.
At DCHC, we are a team-based interprofessional group of staff including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, counselors, dietitians, outreach workers, medical secretaries, and other administrative staff. We always place every client at the centre of our approach to care, based on their needs. We address these needs through integrated clinical and wellness care and health education.
It's an exciting time to be joining DCHC, while we are embarking on an energizing path with a focus on making our biggest impact yet on local health care by diversifying, expanding, and leveraging our Strategic Plan, Theory of Change, Brand, Client Stories and Resources.
DCHC’s 2023 – 2026 Strategic Goals
· Drive Program and Service Integration and Client Experience Across All that DCHC Does
· Evolve Program Offerings to Improve Health Equity and Meet the Needs of DCHC’s Priority Populations
· Establish DCHC as a System Advocate and Champion for Equity
· Enhance DCHC’s Brand and Awareness Across Durham Region
· Become an Employer of Choice with a Focus on Recruitment, Retention, and Development
Position Overview
The Program Counsellors are responsible for developing and implementing the HYPE Summer Camp (Helping Youth Pursue Excellence) program, including supervision of clients (children). Camp activities range from focusing on healthy child development to sports and recreation programming.
To be eligible for this position through the Canada Summer Jobs initiative, you must:
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan camp activities, educational programs, and community events.
· Encourage and support participation of all participants in camp activities.
· Conduct public relations activities as needed.
· Ensure acceptable levels of safety and behaviour at camp.
· Participate in weekly staff meetings.
· Participate in evaluating camp programs.
· Provide support and accommodations for campers with diverse needs, including those with disabilities, language barriers, or other challenges.
· Ensure all campers feel welcome and included regardless of their background, abilities, or identities.
· Implement activities and strategies that promote inclusivity and respect for diversity.
· Other duties as required.
Qualifications
· Competencies:
o Interpersonal Skills
o Safety
o Problem Solving
o Attention to Detail
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position (DCHC will however adhere to its duty to accommodate those who are unable to be fully vaccinated for a reason related to a human rights protected ground).
Application Process:
• While we thank all applicants for their interest in applying, only those qualified and considered for an interview will be contacted. All applicant submissions will be kept on file for six months, for future consideration.
• All applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes. Applicants may receive written correspondence regarding this job posting directly to the email address provided on their resume. As an applicant, it is your responsibility to ensure that you check your email regularly.
• All positions are subject to the successful completion of the following pre-employment conditions for all external hires: Reference Checks; and Criminal Background checks (including Vulnerable Sector Screening).
• Please be advised that AI Technology supports the screening process of applications. All final hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team.
Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and celebrates diversity so that all employees have the opportunity to thrive. DCHC will comply with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), the provisions of the Ontario Human Rights Code, and any other applicable legislation. Accessibility: If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact our Talent and Culture team at 905-723-0036, or by email to recruiting@durhamchc.ca.