WORK AT CAMP!
Who we are
Camp Misquah is an Ottawa based non-profit summer camp that provides a special residential camping experience for adults and children with special needs in a beautiful setting on Lac Bitobi near Gracefield, Quebec, about an hour north of Ottawa. With energetic staff and high staff to camper ratios, Camp Misquah has been providing amazing summer experiences for over 50 years. The Misquah Recreational Group is dedicated to providing a memorable experience to people with developmental disabilities of all ages, and to ensuring that the experience is financially accessible for all. It truly is a place where memories are made.
What we Offer
Camp Misquah spans the shoreline of Lac Bitobi, and is lucky to have a large acreage with a long shoreline, large grassy fields, and lush woods. Campers experience the best of all worlds during their nightly walks, during activity time and especially during beach afternoon! All campers and staff live in cabins that have electricity and comfortable bunk beds. Each cabin houses 4-8 campers, and the shared space makes learning how to live, share and cooperate with others part of the day-to-day experience. Counsellors share the cabin spaces, ensuring constant supervision. Non-counselling staff stay in the same style cabins. Even though getting dirty is part of the fun at camp, Misquah is fully equipped with modern and wheelchair-accessible showers and laundry facilities, all thanks to recent fundraising efforts. Paths connect all cabins to the other camps buildings.
There is also lots of room for fun and games - there is a sports pad for basketball, a soccer field for soccer and indoor and outdoor space for crafts and games. For chill moments, there are swing sets throughout the site.
The dining hall seats 100 people comfortably and is also a great space for dance parties and other large group events!
Staff who work at camp will experience a summer like no other, working closely with fellow camp staff and making connections with the wonderful campers. Staff will receive training regarding camp procedures, delivery of camp programming, emergency response procedures, camper care, camper supervision and camper engagement. While working at camp, staff will gain hands-on experience in programming, inclusion and accommodations, personal care, behavior management, team-work, working outdoors, and so much more!
we’re hiring An EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
About the Role:
The Misquah Recreational Group is looking for an energetic and experienced leader to join the organization as the ‘Executive Director.’ This is a part-time position (approximately 2 days a week) with flexible hours of work. Camp Misquah is a non-profit residential summer camp for youth and adults with developmental disabilities that has been operating out of the Ottawa area for over 50 years. The camp has approximately 40 summer staff with a Camp Director.
The summer camp itself is located near Gracefield, Quebec, on the shores of beautiful Lac Bitobi. The position is located in Ottawa with travel to the camp. As the Executive Director, you will work with a volunteer Board of Directors to support the board and the operation of the camp. Board meetings are once a month and there is a board committee structure. This role requires previous experience in a senior leadership role, and the ability to work effectively at your own pace to set and achieve goals, problem solving.
In the role you will:
Organize/attend board meetings, develop a forward agenda and move forward board directives and projects
Address operational issues related to the operation of the camp (contracts, insurance) Develop and manage donor, partner, and vendor relationships on an ongoing basis to maintain and improve the campsite
Guide a part-time Communications Manager, and a seasonal Camp Director Support the staffing and camp registration processes in conjunction with the the Camp Director
Work with and support Misquah committee groups
Liaise and network with local agencies and the provincial camp association Prepare budgets, proposals, oversee expenditures, and prepare reports to funders as appropriate
Oversee the risk management program of the organization
Skills:
Experience working with a board, preferably in a non-profit setting
A good understanding of disability issues and summer camp operations would be an asset.
You should be an experienced manager with good technical skills with various software platforms.
You should have good writing and communication skills and the ability to work with various levels of government and/or nonprofit organizations.
You should be comfortable working independently in a leadership position and have good networking skills.
Terms & Conditions:
Part-time position (approximately 2 days a week) with flexible hours of work
Canadian citizen or permanent resident located in the Ottawa area.
Compensation:
The salary starts at $2k a month ($24K a year) and is a part-time full year position. The initial Contract would be for a period ending in December 2026 with a review in October 2025.
To apply:
Please send a letter of interest along with a detailed CV to chair@campmisquah.com and execdirector@campmisquah.com by February 15, 2025.
Camp Misquah seeks to be representative of the communities we collaborate with. To that end, applications from qualified candidates belonging to historically disadvantaged groups (i.e. Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQI+ individuals) are strongly encouraged.