Department: Youth Development & Education (YDE)
Reports To: Children Program Coordinator
Location: Scarborough, ON
Duration: 6–16 Weeks (Full-Time)
Period: June – August 2026
Status: Canada Summer Jobs Contract
About Tropicana Community Services (TCS)
For more than 45 years, Tropicana Community Services (TCS) has been empowering youth, newcomers, seniors, and families throughout the Greater Toronto Area. As one of Canada’s leading Black-led and Black-serving (B3) organizations, TCS delivers a range of culturally responsive programs in counselling, childcare, education, employment, food security, youth development, and community well-being.
Our mission is to help individuals and families achieve their potential through programs that build confidence, promote self-sufficiency, and strengthen community connections.
Position Overview
The successful candidates are responsible for assisting in the implementation and facilitation of the in-person summer camp program. The Program Coordinator will support the Education team in the facilitation of camp programming and other camp-related activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading activities for campers including inquiry and discussion
- Assist with the implementation of a weekly schedule for assigned camp groups
- Assisting campers in learning more about Camp STEAM projects
- Creating a fun, enjoyable, and safe atmosphere for campers
- Modelling appropriate behaviour and positive interactions
- Engaging with each camper as they work through activities
- Ensuring that all campers under your care are treated equally, consistently, and fairly
- Providing consistent and specific direction in the supervision of campers
- Communicate with parents/guardians about campers’ experiences and report concerns
- Demonstrating a positive attitude, thoughtfulness, and good decision-making
- Being self-confident and able to accept and adopt constructive feedback
- Following all daily campsite cleaning procedures
Skills and Qualifications
- Must meet Canada Summer Jobs eligibility (see below).
- Minimum pursuing post-secondary education in Childcare, Youth Development, Community Services, or related field
- Experience in the community services sector
- Ability to respond to problems and make contingency plans
- Great interpersonal and communication skills
- A pleasant demeanor and positive attitude
- Flexible and approachable
Canada Summer Jobs Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Be between 15 and 30 years of age at the start of employment.
- Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person with refugee protection under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.
- Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN); and
- Be legally entitled to work in Canada.
Employment Details
- Start Date: July 2026
- End Date: August 2026
- Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)
- Compensation: $18.00 per hour
- Work Model: In-Person
Although we appreciate each application, only those candidates being considered for the position will be contacted.
Tropicana Community Services commits to promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and access (IDEA) through its information and support, advocacy, programming, internal policies, and governance structures. Tropicana Community Services will aim to ensure that our staff reflect the experience, skills and diversity of the communities we serve and create an inclusive, barrier-free work environment, beginning with the recruitment process. If you have restrictions that need to be accommodated to fully participate in any phase of the recruitment process, please contact Human resources. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.
