Are you looking for a challenge? Memories and friendship that will last a lifetime? Do you enjoy working outdoors? Helping children discover themselves?

If so, Kandalore could be the place for you. Contact us at camp@kandalore.com for more information about staff positions or complete and submit a staff application by following the link below.

Camp Kandalore is committed to employment equality and encourages all qualified candidates to apply. If you require an accommodation at any point during the hiring/employment process please let us know as we will work with you to meet your needs. All responses will be handled with strict confidence.

• Returning Staff Application

  This application is for returning summer staff members.

  Please follow the link above to complete your Returning Staff Application.

  If you have any question please contact camp@kandalore.com or call (416) 322-9735.

• Camp Counsellor

  Location: Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands

  Reports to: Assistant Director, Camp Life

  Camp Kandalore is seeking inspiring counsellors to join our team this summer. This position is an overnight summer camp role from June 24th – August 30th.

  We are the finest traditional summer camp in Canada providing the best in both canoe tripping and in camp activities.

  Our counsellors support, inspire, and care about campers. Living together in cabins of eight to ten, campers learn to trust and count on one another. The age range of our campers is 6-15 years old and the camp is divided into three sections prep juniors (6-11), inters (12-13), seniors (14-15). Our counsellors report to their section head and throughout the day work at various activities that the camp provides.

  All of our Staff are required to have a minimum of Bronze Cross.

  Please follow the link above to complete your New Staff Application.

  If you have any question please contact camp@kandalore.com or call (416) 322-9735.

• Canoe Trip Guide

  Location: Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands

  Reports to: Director, Trip Director

  Camp Kandalore is seeking whitewater canoe guides to lead 4 – 12 day wilderness trips with campers ages 12 – 16 on rivers in Ontario and Quebec. Based on experience, canoe trip guide candidates may be considered to lead our Explorer Program – July and/or August, 21 to 24 day long river trips.

  The Program
  Kandalore has a longstanding reputation as one of Canada’s premier canoe tripping camps. We offer campers an unmatched canoe tripping experience, starting from age 6, with the program designed to gradually introduce new skills and challenges as they get older. Core trippers exclusively paddle whitewater rivers with older campers.

  Core Trippers guide various rivers each summer in Ontario and Quebec including:

  • Madawaska
  • Mattawa
  • Spanish River
  • French River
  • Dumoine
  • Colounge
  • Magnetawan
  • Noire
  • Petawawa

  And many more!

  The Explorer Program
  The camp prides itself on the culminating trip experience that our 16 year old leaders embark upon – The Explorer Program.

  All Explorer rivers are significant distances from the camps including such rivers as:

  • Moisie
  • Broadback
  • Duchef
  • Bloodvein
  • Attawapiskat
  • Albany
  • Kesagami

  And many more!

  Requirements:

  • Certified with Wilderness First Responder (Kandalore offers course in the spring)
  • Certified with Swift Water Rescue Technician (Kandalore offers course in the spring)
  • Bronze Cross or higher is mandatory and no exceptions can be made.
  • Experience leading canoe trips in remote settings.
  • Experience with white water canoeing.

  Please follow the link above to complete your New Staff Application.

  If you have any question please contact camp@kandalore.com or call (416) 322-9735.

• Head of Waterski

  Location: Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands

  Reports to: Assistant Director, Program Operations

  Camp Kandalore is seeking a Head of Waterski to join our team this summer. This position is an overnight summer camp role from June 23rd – August 30th.

  We are the finest traditional summer camp in Canada providing the best in both canoe tripping and in camp activities.

  Our Head of Waterski, supports and manages waterski staff, instructs waterski, wakeboarding and kneeboarding to campers ages 6-16, and supports all other aspects of camp life.

  Requirements:

  • Water Ski and Wakeboard Ontario certification (WSWO) (or willingness to obtain)
  • Bronze Cross (NL preferable, assistance to attain available)
  • Experience in a facilitator role
  • Excellent group management skills
  • Pleasure Craft Operator Card, and experience driving boats

  Please follow the link above to complete your New Staff Application.

  If you have any question please contact camp@kandalore.com or call (416) 322-9735.

• International Liaison

  Location: Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands

  Reports to: Assistant Director – Operations

  Camp Kandalore is seeking an International Liaison to join our team this summer. This position is an overnight summer camp role from June 20th – August 30th.

  We are the finest traditional summer camp in Canada providing the best in both canoe tripping and in camp activities.

  The International Liaison position supports our international campers throughout their session at Kandalore. They act as the liaison between the campers and our international team forming strong connections with each camper and providing an insight into their camper experience. The International Liaison role operates in a session-by-session cycle, with specific tasks that must be accomplished.

  Job Overview:

  • Support the Assistant Director of Operations with the arrival and departure schedule.
  • Prepare airport duotangs and packages for each staff supporting the airport run (staff lists, camper lists, contact numbers, details on campers etc.)
  • Assign appropriate activities, trip groups, swim classes, canoeing lessons and sections for each Leader
  • Coordinate camper arrival and departure with Section Heads, Counsellors, and ensure they are ready for their camper arrival.
  • Form connections with each camper, and provide regular updates and photos to the international team.
  • Check in with Section Heads for letters to be scanned.
  • Daily check ins with supervisors, Section Heads, and the Health Centre.

  Qualification:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience working in a summer camp or with youth
  • Ability to speak multiple languages would be considered an asset
  • Excellent communication and organization skills

  Please follow the link above to complete your New Staff Application.

  If you have any question please contact camp@kandalore.com or call (416) 322-9735.

• Maintenance

  Job Type: Seasonal
  Location: Camp Kandalore – Algonquin Highlands

  Reports to: Site Manager

  Description

  Camp Kandalore is looking to hire three candidates to be our cleaning crew this summer. Located 12 minutes North of Carnarvon off of Highway 35, we are a co-ed residential summer camp for campers aged 6-16.

  The general duties of the cleaning crew include:

  • Supply Washrooms and other common areas with necessary materials
  • Cleaning of camp common areas including washrooms and shower facilities
  • Assisting maintenance staff with the upkeep of the camp facilities
  • Painting, groundskeeping, dock work and other minor repairs of camp structures

  Requirements:

  • Must enjoy working outside and being part of a fun loving community
  • Willing to work six days a week, afternoons, and weekends
  • Able to lift 25lbs continuously and work in a physically demanding environment
  • Able to work as a positive member of a team as well as independently

  If you have any questions please contact Andrew@kandalore.com.