The Refugee Centre is Hiring | Various Roles

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About The Refugee Centre: 

The Refugee Centre is a nonprofit community organization that assists newcomers with their integration journey in Montreal. We operate five days a week and host a variety of community events and services including legal aid appointments and wellness support. We have a dynamic and young team of workers, interns and volunteers that run and maintain our multitude of services.

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YMCA Day Camp (Various Positions & Locations)

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Recruiting Camp Counsellors for the 2025 Season

Looking for a seasonal job for the summer or during your school break (end-of-year holidays and spring break)? 

Every year, we hire camp counsellors, coordinators, and inclusion specialists. 

We have a wide range of camp programs, offered at different locations on the Island of Montréal and in Québec City, in our YMCA centres, and in other facilities in the heart of the communities we serve.  

The YMCA day camp’s mission is to foster meaningful connections and friendships. We provide a safe environment where youth and staff can explore, learn, and try new things, get out of their comfort zone, and develop a sense of belonging. 

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Summer Camp Staff

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About the Don Bosco Youth Leadership Centre

The Don Bosco Youth Leadership Centre (DBYLC or YLC) was founded in 1997. It is a non-profit youth community centre that reaches out annually to over 1000 children, youth, and families in the East end of Montreal. Named after Saint John Bosco, a universally recognized educator and evangelizer of the young, the DBYLC strives to follow in his footsteps.

The mission of the DBYLC is to foster the development of good and kind young people and positive leaders. This mission is carried out through a variety of youth activities and events that have as their finality education, prevention, and leadership training. Don Bosco used to say: “Give the most to those who have the least.” The DBYLC is particularly attentive to needier youth: those from poorer families, in dysfunctional family settings, or influenced by negative and harmful peer influences.’’

About the Role 

No experience is necessary but an open mind and open heart, and a commitment to our youth approach is a must. The training meetings are mandatory and only certain exemptions will be allowed on a case to case basis. Apply to as many positions as you like.
 
For those applying to work at Happy Days (grade 1 to grade 6) and Teen Spirit (sec 1+2+3), you will need to work the 6 full weeks of camp, from Monday, June 30th to Friday, August 8th, plus a training week from Monday June 23rd to Friday June 27th. 
 

Respite Service Provider

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Summer Camp Coordinator

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Westhaven Community Center

The Summer Camp Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing all camp activities. They ensure a safe, dynamic, and educational environment for participants while managing the team of counselors, material resources, and the camp budget.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Planning and Organization:

    • Develop the daily program that includes fun, educational, and sports activities.
    • Prepare schedules, timetables, and coordinate special camp events.

  • Team Management:

    • Recruit, train, and supervise the team of counselors and staff.
    • Lead regular meetings to ensure team cohesion and effective implementation of projects.

  • Logistics and Administration:

    • Manage registrations, communicate with parents, and distribute essential information.
    • Organize accommodation, catering, and ensure security at the camp site.

  • Safety and Compliance:

    • Implement and enforce safety protocols and emergency procedures.
    • Manage first aid operations and coordinate responses in case of incidents.

  • Budget Management:

    • Establish and monitor the camp budget.
    • Seek partnerships or grants to optimize available resources.

  • Monitoring and Evaluation:

    • Gather feedback from participants, parents, and staff to improve camp activities.
    • Conduct post-camp evaluations to assess the effectiveness of the program.

Required Qualifications and Skills:

  • Proven experience in animation, activity coordination, or team management, preferably in a camp or leisure context.
  • Excellent organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and work under pressure.
  • Proactive, creative, and capable of quickly resolving unforeseen issues.
  • Knowledge of safety protocols and emergency standards.
  • A background in social-cultural animation, leisure management, or a related field is an asset.

Working Conditions:

  • This is a seasonal position often involving flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
  • Work is primarily outdoors, sometimes in varying weather conditions.
  • The role demands adaptability and strong teamwork in a dynamic environment.

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Administrative Assistant

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