Returning Camp Staff 2027: March Break and/or Summer Camps/Playgrounds and Inclusion Support

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We are now recruiting for all March Break Camps, Summer Camps/Playgrounds and Inclusion Support positions for the year 2027.

At this time, we are asking all 2026 Camp/Playground/Inclusion staff to confirm if you are interested in returning to work at TOA Camps/Playgrounds/Inclusion for March Break and/or Summer 2027 by submitting an application to this posting, and indicating in the pre-screening responses if you are returning in the 2027 session, and if so, whether you are returning for March Break, Summer, or both.

If you would like to be considered for a position different from the one you held in 2026, you must apply to each position you are interested in separately, using the Optional Promotional Positions links provided in the email that was sent out to you.  If you do not submit an application for the Optional Promotional Positions, we will assume you are requesting to return to the same March Break/Summer position you held in 2026.

Please note that if you are interested in returning for March Break and/or Summer Camps 2027, you must complete an application to this posting (Returning Camp Staff 2027), even if you are interested in a promotional role and submit an application for one of the Optional Promotional Positions using the provided links.

Please make note of the key dates outlined in the attached posting, specifically Training and start/end dates for March Break and Summer positions. Position specific training dates not listed in the attached posting will be included in your contract.  If you would like any further details, please email [email protected].

Key Dates for March Break Camps

• Promotional Interviews – Week of November 23, 2026
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – February 18, 2027
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – March 4, 2027
• Corporate Training – March 2, 2027
• March Break Staff Training – March 6, 2027
• Camps begin – March 15, 2027
• Camps end – March 19, 2027

Key Dates for Summer Camps/Playgrounds

• Promotional Interviews – Week of February 15 or 23, 2027
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Recertification – April 8, 2027, May 12, 2027, May 20, 2027, or June 3, 2027
• Behaviour Management Systems Training – Full Certification – May 27, 2027, June 9, 2027, or June 17, 2027
• Corporate Training – June 8, 2027
• Summer Staff Training – June 22, 2027, June 24, 2027, June 25, 2027, June 28, 2027, June 29, 2027, and June 30, 2027
• Camps begin – June 30, 2027
• Playgrounds begin – July 5, 2027
• Camps/Playgrounds end – August 27, 2027*
• *Contracts may be extended to end on September 3, 2027 for Camp Finale. 

Application Deadline

Your application for the Returning Camp Staff 2027 position, and any additional applications for promotional roles you are interested in, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. on November 6, 2026, in order to be considered.

Please Note: This posting is for the purpose of previous camp staff to express their interest in returning to the position they previously held in 2026. Exact staffing needs for March Break and Summer 2027 are still being assessed at this time. Your application will be evaluated in consideration of your 2026 camp performance and current staffing needs.

Current Staff: Please submit your application using your external candidate Workday account (personal email address), or create an external candidate account if you do not already have one.

How to Apply

If this opportunity matches your interest and experience, please click the “Apply” button above and apply by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date:

Vacancy Statement

All job postings issued by the Town of Ajax are intended to fill existing vacant positions unless otherwise stated.

Are you a current Town of Ajax employee?

If you are a current Town of Ajax, please apply internally through the Jobs Hub app of your Workday account in order for your application to be processed as an internal applicant.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Town of Ajax is committed to employment equity and building a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, especially those who have been historically excluded, including Black and Indigenous people, racialized communities, disabled persons, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and others facing systemic inequities. If selected for an interview, you will be provided with an opportunity to indicate your access needs. We are committed to ensuring an accessible and respectful hiring process.

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Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

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