Before applying to one of these positions please be sure that you meet the following minimum requirements (please note: students will be considered first for all positions excluding the program coordinator position):

• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age, unless stated otherwise.
• Must hold a current Standard First Aid and CPR certificate
• Must have a clear and completed Police Record Check
• Must have a clear and clean Drivers Abstract (for specific positions only)
• Must complete a clear Scouts Canada physical fitness form

 

To apply for a camp staff position, please click on the link below to access the online application form.  Please complete and save the application form and submit to bedwards@scouts.ca as an email attachment.

 

          Online Camp Staff Application Form

 

For more information about our postions please click on the job title:

 

• Program Coordinator
• Assistant Program Coordinator
• Program Leader
  
• Lifeguard
• Waterfront Supervisor
• Assistant Ranger
• Cook
• Dining Hall Steward

 

The Bert Sheppard Scout Reserve is interested in staff who:

 

• Are fully committed to the summer camp experience
• Are youth focused
• Enjoy being outdoors and comfortable in all types of weather
• Are not afraid to participate in all camp activity along side campers
• Can accept constructive feedback and have full open communication
• Are willing to go above and beyond to help out in all areas and aspects of camp
• Can accept that camp is NOT a 9 to 5 job
• Are willing to work evenings and weekends
• Can commit to 4 months living, breathing and being at camp
• Can abide by and follow all camp policies and procedures

 

Benefits of working at camp:

 

• Training, to gain experience and knowledge of our programs and it’s delivery. All staff are paid during staff training
• Wilderness First Aid certification. This takes place over the weekend before staff training begins in the spring and is held at Camp Gardner
• Very little expenses over the summer. We cover your room and board and pay you while you are working at camp.
• Experience and resume building. Camp adds a lot to anybody’s resume for future employment opportunity.

 

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What Can You Expect From Camp?

 

A place to stay – All staff are provided with full room and board while working at camp. At our Camp Gardner location we have an onsite cook that will provide all staff and participants with meals and snacks. At our Camp Impeesa location staff share a common kitchen and make their own meals, also sharing the responsibility of cooking, organizing and cleaning up after each other.

At all of our camp locations staff will live on site in one of our rustic cabins or longhouses with access to full bathrooms, showers and laundry close by. At our Camp Impeesa location our program staff will spend part of their summer camping in tents.

 

Salary – All staff are paid for the great job they do throughout the spring and summer at our camps. Salary is based on the job position and the number of seasons at camp.

 

Staff Training – All staff will take part in mandatory staff training which takes place at our various camp locations and will be on-going during the spring and beginning of summer. We will cover all aspects of camp life, our programs and procedures. Training begins at our Camp Gardner location and ALL staff will be expected to be at camp for the duration of the training. Once our initial camp training is complete staff hired to work at our Camp Impeesa location will travel to camp and begin our spring session and site specific training. Staff will complete summer camp training after our spring session is over in June. All staff will participate in a backpacking training and wilderness camping session at Camp Impeesa.

 

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What does our spring and summer progam look like?

 

Camp Gardner

Once staff training is completed our spring program begins. At our Camp Gardner location our spring season begins with our Schools and Scouting program. Staff will be responsible for leading school groups through our Outdoor Skills program and Environment and Nature programs. Schools stay with us for 3 days at a time giving staff the opportunity to really get to know the students and have the chance to teach a number of different activities and program areas.

In between our schools program staff help run camp programs for our rental and scouting groups which take place during the week and on the weekends. Time off will be scheduled accordingly and will vary each week.

As soon as our spring session is complete summer camp training will begin. This training will focus specifically on the cub scout summer camp program and schedule and includes some hiking and backpacking skills training. Staff will transition into the summer camp schedule once training has been completed.

 

Camp Impeesa

Once staff training is completed our Impeesa staff will travel to the camps Beaver Mines location to set up and prepare for rental, school and scouting groups. The spring season sees our staff providing program activity support to all of our groups both during the week and on weekends. Time off will be scheduled accordingly and will vary each week. Staff will receive on site specific training including the climbing tower operation, zipline, canoe instruction and archery.

As soon as our spring session is complete summer camp training will begin. This training will focus specifically on the scout summer camp program and the adventure backpacking program. Impeesa staff will be expected to participate and help with our Timber Trails horseback program as well.

 

Camp Apistitoke

This season will we be launching a new program at our Cypress Hills camp location and staff from both Impeesa and Gardner will have a chance to help out in running this program.

 

At all of our camps staff can expect a variety of experiences and adventures with a lot of hard work and effort. We always have fun and camp definitely makes for a rewarding and exciting summer.

 

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Program Coordinator

 

The Program Coordinator is the key contact and on site program support person at the Bert Sheppard Scouts Reserve’s Camp Impeesa, located in Beaver Mines Lake, AB. The PC will assist in the management of the overall camp operation at the direction of the Senior Program Coordinator. The PC will supervise, plan, develop and facilitate programs and staff. This includes development, participation, implementation and running of staff training in conjunction with the SPC.  This spring and summer's program includes summer camp, a backpacking program and daily programs for other camp users. This position provides full room and board and a paid weekly salary. Inquire with application.

This position has a possible extension into the month of September based on program needs. Candidates with the possibility of this extension availability will be considered first.

• Must be 21+ years old
• Standard First Aid and CPR
  
• Provide a clear police record check
• Provide a clear drivers abstract
• Comfortable working with youth of all ages
• Able to work full days of 8 hours + in all weather and conditions including weekends
• Able to work independently
  
• Experience planning youth programs an asset
  
• Experience supervising staff an asset
• Management experience an asset

 

 

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Assistant Program Coordinator

 

• Standard First Aid and CPR
  
• Provide a clear police record check
  
• Comfortable in a rustic type of accommodation including basic cabin and/or tent 
  
• Good fitness ability
  
• Able to work full days of 8 hours + in all weather and conditions including weekends
• Ability to work with others and take direction
  
• Able to work independently
• Abilities in problem solving
  
• Willingness to learn new skills
• Experience in youth program delivery an asset
• Any prior camp experience an asset
  
• Experience in outdoor pursuits an asset

 

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Program Leader

 

The program leader/camp counselor delivers our educational programs and summer camp programs at the Bert Sheppard Scout Reserves Camp Gardner, Camp Impeesa and Camp Apistitoke. Candidates with a passion for the outdoors and interest in inspiring that passion in young people will be a good fit for this position. They will help deliver the schools and scouting program in the spring session then transition into our residential summer camp program. They will also plan and lead our high adventure backpacking program and participate in our Timber Trails horseback riding camps. This position is the primary caregiver for our campers and requires staff to plan, teach, coordinate and carry out all camp activities and guide campers in their personal growth at camp. This includes all theme days and out trip days. Candidates must be comfortable in participating in and teaching outdoor pursuits activities including camping, hiking, backpacking, canoeing etc. He or she must have the ability to "wear many hats" and be flexible with the ever changing camp community. 

The program leader will be required to work at our various camps and program locations in Southern Alberta. Staff must be willing be located at any of our camp locations throughout the work period.

 

 

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Lifeguard

 

The Lifeguard position will supervise, develop and lead all programs in the outdoor pool at the Bert Sheppard Scouts Reserve's Camp Gardner. This includes all daily scheduled swim periods and other special pool events. Red Cross swimming lessons are offered throughout the summer and lifeguards with swimming instructor experience and certification will be considered and sought after first. Bronze level lifesaving course also are taught by the lifeguard over the summer. This position will also work closely with the camp ranger on the daily maintenance and up keep of the pool and area.

This position includes full room and board and a weekly salary. Inquire with application.

• 16 years old +
  
• Standard First Aid and CPR
  
• Current NLS certificate
• Current swimming instructor certificate (Red Cross program)
  
• Current Lifesaving Society instructor certificate an asset
• Experience guarding and teaching swimming lessons an asset
  
• Provide a clear police record check
  
• Comfortable in a rustic type of accommodation including basic cabin and/or tent 
  
• Good fitness ability
  
• Ability to work with others
  
• Experience working with youth in a summer camp environment an asset
  
• Abilities in problem solving
  
• Willingness to learn new skills

 

 

 

 

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Waterfront Supervisor

 

The Waterfront Supervisor position will supervise activities located at our lakeside swim area atBert Sheppard Scout Reserve's Camp Impeesa. This includes swim periods, waterfront events and canoeing activity. We are looking for someone with supervisory experience and a high level of maturity. This position will also work closely with the camp ranger on the daily maintenance and up keep of the waterfront and other various locations around camp. The waterfront supervisor will work with our program coordinator in helping run other camp program areas including zip line, archery range and obstacle course. The waterfront supervisor will look after the daily cleaning and up keep of the camp washhouse.

This position includes full room and board and a weekly salary. Inquire with application.

• 21years old +
  
• Standard First Aid and CPR
  
• Current NLS certificate
• Current swimming instructor certificate an asset
  
• Current Lifesaveing society instructor certificate an asset
• Experience guarding and teaching swimming lessons an asset
  
• Provide a clear police record check
  
• Comfortable in a rustic type of accommodation including basic cabin and/or tent 
  
• Good fitness ability
  
• Ability to work with others
  
• Experience working with youth in a summer camp environment an asset
  
• Abilities in problem solving
  
• Willingness to learn new skills

 

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Assistant Ranger

 

The Assistant Ranger will work closely with the Camp Ranger on daily maintenance projects, janitorial duties, and camp program area up keep at the Bert Sheppard Scout Reserve. This position requires someone who is self motivated and can take direction easily. We have one position available at each of our 3 camp locations. This position include full room and board and a weekly salary. Inquire with application.

• Must be at least 18 years old by start of work
• Standard First Aid and CPR
  
• Provide a clear Police Record Check
  
• Provide a clear Driver's Abstract
  
• Comfortable using rustic accomodations (basic cabin and/or tent
  
• Experience working independently an asset
  
• Any previous maintenance experiences an asset
  
• Good fitness ability
  
• Ability to work with others
  
• Experience working with youth at a summer camp an asset
  
• Abilities in problem solving
  
• Willingness to learn new skills

 

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Cook

 

The camp cook provides nutritious, well-prepared meals served to all campers, guests and staff at the Bert Sheppard Scout Reserve’s Camp Gardner. The cook will be responsible for ordering and keeping inventory of all camp food and supplies. They will also keep the kitchen and dinning hall clean and sanitary at all times.

• This position includes full room and board and a weekly salary. Inquire with application.
• 21+ years old
• Standard First Aid and CPR
• Provide a clear police record check
• Safe Food Handling certificate
• Experience working in the food service industry as asset
• Experience planning and executing a menu a must
• Good fitness ability
• Ability to work with others
  
• Experience working with youth in a summer camp environment an asset
  
• Abilities in problem solving
  
• Willingness to learn new skills

 

 

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Dining Hall Steward

 

The Dining Hall Steward is responsible for assisting the camp cooks with food preparation, clean up and washing of dishing from within the kitchen and the dining hall at the Bert Sheppard Scout Reserve's Camp Gardner. This position will also be responsible for the daily care and cleaning of the dining hall including vacuuming, general cleaning, and re-stocking of supplies. This position includes full room and board and a weekly salary. Inquire with application.

• 16 years old +
• Standard First Aid and CPR
  
• Provide a clear police record check
  
• Safe Food Handling certificate an asset
  
• Good fitness ability
  
• Experience working in the food service industry as asset
  
• Ability to work with others
  
• Experience working with youth in a summer camp environment an asset
  
• Abilities in problem solving
  
• Willingness to learn new skills

 

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