Job posting closes: February 5th, 2026 at 5:00pm Yukon Standard Time

At our core, the City of Whitehorse is committed to cultivating an inclusive employee community and workspace, confronting racism and biases for fairness and equity, while advancing reconciliation and accessibility.

The City promotes work life balance for its employees and offers flexible work arrangements, such as work from home and compressed work weeks, subject to applicable administrative directives.

An Eligibility List may be established from this competition – the duration of the eligibility list may be up to 12 months. The eligibility list may be used to fill future permanent full-time, permanent part-time, temporary full-time, temporary part-time, term or casual vacancies within the same department and classification based on the organizational needs by going to the next highest ranked candidate until the eligibility list expires.

The City wishes to thank all applicants for their interest but only those candidates selected to advance in the recruitment will be contacted.  Note that only those candidates eligible to legally work in Canada will be considered.

Coordinator, Summer Day Camp

Job Code:227
Department: Recreation

Job Summary:

The incumbent coordinates, monitors, facilitates, delivers, supports and oversees a diverse range of programs including arts, crafts and recreational activities for various age groups.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Coordinate, plan, organize and deliver camp activities including games, sports, arts, crafts, cultural activities, field trips and special events.
2. Supervise program development.
3. Assist in training, supervising and evaluating camp staff.
4. Oversee a group of participants to ensure safety at all times.
5. Liaise with stakeholders including parents/guardians, camp participants and other City staff to provide updates and communicate concerns.
6. Respond to inquiries and distribute information regarding the summer camp program.
7. Maintain a safe and tidy program space ensuring equipment is set-up and stored appropriately.
8. Supervise and transport participants to and from field trips.
9. Perform administrative duties including monitoring the budget and preparing reports.
10. Purchase materials and supplies for camp.
11. Follow, so far as is reasonably practicable, established safety procedures and standards.
12. Other related duties.

This description contains elements necessary for identification and evaluation of the job. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Working Conditions:

Majority of work is performed under public recreation setting environment with some exposure to noisy conditions and bodily fluids.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Post-secondary education in recreation or related field.
• 1 year previous experience in child care, day camp or recreational environment dealing with children/youth.
• Supervisory experience is an asset.
• Food Safe level 1.
• WHMIS.
• RCMP Vulnerable Sector check.
• Standard First Aid and CPR, Level C.
• Class 5 Drivers’ License.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to foster and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

Examples of Equipment to Operate:

Vehicle, first aid and a variety of sporting equipment and general office equipment including computer skills to operate software programs related to word processing, electronic mail, etc.

Other Details:

Job seekers are required to create an online profile and submit their application electronically through the City's online Applicant system via www.whitehorse.ca/careers. Instructions on applications are provided at https://www.whitehorse.ca/our-government/employment/how-to-apply/. If you have any further questions regarding this posting, please contact the recruiter at HR@whitehorse.ca.

To apply for this position, you are required to submit your resume. 

Various tests and/or exams may be administered as part of the recruiting process. 

At the time this posting closes, candidates must have valid and current licenses/certifications/education that match the position requirements. Candidates who are selected to continue with the recruiting process will be required to provide proof of qualifications during their interview.