Day Camp Leader
Competition Number: 26/124A
Posting Scope: Internal / External
Posted Date: July 9, 2026
Closing Date: July 23, 2026, 4:30 PM PST
Department: Parks & Recreation Work schedule: Monday to Friday (40 hour work week) – Temporary - up to 2 months
Salary: $25.72 per hour, Pay Grade 103 (under review)
Plus 15% in lieu of benefits
Job Code: 2011
Employee Group: This is a CUPE Local 50 position
Number of Vacancies: 1
Applicants with Class 4 licenses will be prioritized to drive the camp bus. Day Camp Leaders are responsible for supervising participants, leading games, crafts, sports, and outdoor activities, and ensuring safety through risk management practices, first aid response, and adherence to established procedures. Leaders are expected to plan and deliver developmentally appropriate, creative, and inclusive programming.
Auxiliary status employees will be paid an additional 15% in lieu of vacation, holiday, sick leave beyond the statutory requirement, and other benefits, per the CUPE Local 50 Collective Agreement.
POSITION FUNCTION
The Day Camp leader is responsible for leading and supervising children in a variety of day camp activities. This role helps to support camp programming that is safe, engaging and fun and plays a key role in providing guidance and support to camp attendees.
KEY DUTIES
INDEPENDENCE
Work is performed following established routines and is reviewed by supervisor.
KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS
OTHER:
May be requested to substitute in a more senior position.
To apply for this opportunity, you will need to create an online profile or log back into our career portal at www.victoria.ca/jobs - only online submissions will be considered. All applications must be submitted online by 4:30 pm on the closing date noted on the posting. Please be prepared to provide proof of qualifications as outlined in your resume.
The City of Victoria is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility into our programs, policies, spaces, and services. Our goal is to cultivate a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve and aim to become. Individuals who are Indigenous, racialized, immigrants, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+, or facing any additional barriers are encouraged to apply. Accommodations will be available upon request throughout the application and selection process.
If you require assistance, please email us at careers@victoria.ca.
The City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, one of 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria. The Capital City of British Columbia, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreation opportunities.
Victoria is a small urban city, with a resident population of approximately 83,000. That figure swells to 200,000 each day as the region’s economic and employment hub. The region is known as a centre for technological innovation, and remains an international tourism destination. Other large industries include post-secondary education, marine use and government.
Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. This, combined with spectacular outdoor setting adorned with ocean views and mountain vistas, encourage year round recreational opportunities including hiking, golfing, cycling, gardening and kayaking.
Each day City employees work to provide the best services possible for our citizens. From the provision of clean water, garbage collection, and emergency services to recreation classes, transportation planning and land-use development, first-rate City services are the foundation for building a healthy, safe and sustainable community.
Facing new challenges each day, the City of Victoria is evolving to find innovative ways of providing the highest level of service possible.
