Please note: Successful candidate must be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs funding.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintains and enhances Camp Kawartha’s vegetable, pollinator, and shoreline gardens. Works independently, with other gardener, and/or Kitchen Staff to manage and carry out day-to-day gardening tasks, including planting, pruning, mulching, watering, harvesting, and general garden upkeep. Coordinates with garden volunteers to ensure all garden care tasks are completed effectively and consistently.
- Collaborates with the Kitchen Liaison and Kitchen Team to support the supply of fresh, nutritious food for the Summer Camp community. Coordinates with the Kitchen Team around available supply, harvest timelines, ongoing plantings, and produce storage.
- Leads garden-related programming for day and overnight campers, including engaging campers in caring for gardens and teaching about the value of gardening, local food, and naturalizing. Collaborates with Summer Camp staff to provide engaging, age-appropriate programming experiences.
- Supports staff and campers in building skills and developing knowledge related to gardening and the environment through teaching, mentorship, and the creation or sharing of resources.
- Coordinates with the Environmental Director to support the integration of the gardens into broader environmental programming across camp.
- Works with the Environmental Team to maintain garden materials and inventory, including seeds, fertilizer, and tools. Ensures organization and upkeep of the greenhouse and garden spaces.
- Takes on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team and ensure a positive camp experience.
- All staff at Camp Kawartha are expected to adhere to all policies as outlined in the 2026 Policy Manuel
Requirements:
- First Aid and CPR C Certification
- Police Record Check
- Current NL Certification is an asset
- Ability to live on site at Camp Kawartha for the duration of the summer
- Primary work period: June - August 2026
Benefits:
- Eco Gardener Salary Range: Starting @ $2500 for the summer of work
- Work and live in beautiful outdoor camp setting
- Join our tight knit, supportive camp community
- Opportunities for skills development and personal growth
This is an on-site live-in position. Candidate must live on site for the summer. Room and board is included.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $2,500.00 per month
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Are you able to live on-site for the summer?
Licence/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (required)
- CPR C Certification (required)
- Lifeguard Certification (preferred)
Work Location: In person
