Discovery Healthcare Summer Camp Leader at Western University

About Western

Since 1878, Western University has been committed to serving our communities through the pursuit of academic excellence and by providing students, faculty, and community members with life-long opportunities for intellectual, social, and cultural growth. We seek excellent students, faculty, and staff to join us in what has become known as the "Western Experience" - an opportunity to contribute to a better world through the development of new knowledge, new abilities, new connections, and new ways to make a difference.

About Us

The Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry's Office of Distributed Education is part of the Education Portfolio of the Dean's Office. It is funded by the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care and is one of Canada's largest distributed medical education programs. It is comprised of an Assistant Dean, Distributed Education, an Associate Director, and 900+ preceptors located in over 60 communities located throughout Southwestern Ontario. Schulich Medicine's Distributed Education office facilitates rural and regional education and training opportunities to undergraduate and postgraduate learners.

Responsibilities

The Discovery Healthcare Summer Camp Leader will provide an exciting and high-energy camp experience to high school students who are curious about medicine and healthcare careers. The incumbent will be part of a camp team responsible for delivering one-week youth engagement day camps within communities across southwestern Ontario, offering hands-on activities, which require some specialization of healthcare skills. The Discovery Healthcare Summer Camp Leader will carry out a variety of tasks in accordance with policies, procedures, and instructions provided within their camp resource handbook and received from their supervisor. The incumbent will take guidance from their supervisor, and work productively and courteously with their camp team, community camp coordinators and other members of the Western community.

The camp leader will assist with the planning of the schedule and procurement of materials for camp under the leadership of the Captain. The leader will provide leadership and education during active camp while living in supplied accommodations in the host community. Upon completion of the term, the leader will provide a reflection on their placement as a knowledge transfer for future staff. Each leader will form a team that is responsible for two (or three) summer camp programs.

Key Accountabilities:

• Camp Planning and Implementation
• Assist the Camp Captain with details for planning camps and ensuring camp location readiness

Leadership:
Under the direction of the Camp Captain:

• Provide a daily and high energy camp experience
• Provide appropriate and constant supervision and care of campers
• Provide support for drop off and pick up following all policies
• Facilitate and encourage participation in camp activities
• Interact with parents in a professional and polite manner

Safety:

• Ensure accurate daily check-in and check-outs are completed by all campers
• Ensure all safety measures are adhered to throughout camp and policies are followed to ensure safety
• Report all injuries or safety concerns immediately to the Camp Captain
• Ensure only authorized caregivers to sign campers out
• Understand and implement the DHC conflict resolution procedures when required

Other Responsilities:

• Ensure all facilities are tidied and all supplies are put away for the next day/week of camp
• Complete a transition report at the end of each full camp week

Education:
Must be a student returning to full time studies in the fall and enrolled full-time in the following Western programs:

• Medical Doctor or Dentistry program within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing program within the Arthur Labatt Family School of Nursing
• Occupation Therapy program or Physical Therapy program within the faculty of Health Sciences
• CPR Certification
• First aid skills and training

Experience:

• Previous work experience in a camp setting or youth engagement organization
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and lead activities

Skills, Abilities & Experience:

• Passion for inspiring and mentoring youth with interest in a healthcare career
• Written and verbal communication skills to express ideas and/or activities clearly, and adapt communication style to suit the situation and audience
• Ability to maintain a positive, outgoing attitude with genuine customer service orientation
• Personable and courteous in working relationships with colleagues, community coordinators, high school students and the public
• Ability to multi-task and maintain a well-organized camp environment
• Demonstrates integrity and works in accordance with Western's policies and procedures
• Ability to work independentiy and effectively as a member of the team to achieve successful summer day camps within multiple southwestern Ontario communities
• Ability to work in a manner that is compliant with confidentiality requirements as applicable
• Drivers License and access to a vehicle is an asset
• Ability to pass a vulnerable sector police check

Important Dates

Mandatory onsite training - June 22, 2026

Camp Weeks:
Week One: July 6-10, 2026
Week Two: July 13-17, 2026
Week Three: July 20-24, 2026

Why Western?

Western offers a broad and exciting variety of part-time and temporary employment opportunities with ample room for job exploration and growth. Within our beautiful campus, you are part of a progressive work environment that promotes work/life balance including access to our state-of-the-art recreation centre. Apply for an opportunity to be part of the Western community and contribute to its success!

Background Checks

Please note, successful applicants may be required to produce current record check(s) (e.g. vulnerable sector, criminal record and police information) from a police service prior to commencing employment.

Applying at Western

To ensure that your application is given full consideration, please complete all relevant sections of the application. In addition, you can choose to supplement your application with a cover letter and current resume.

Consideration of applicants will include an assessment of previous performance, experience, and qualifications. Applicants should have oral communication skills in English.

Western Values Diversity

The University invites applications from all qualified individuals. Western is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, members of racialized groups/visible minorities, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodations for interviews or other meetings, please contact Human Resources or phone 519-661-2194.

Please Note:

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.