Summer Office Administrator

Location: On-site – Camp Kandalore is in Algonquin Highlands, Ontario near Minden

Contract Dates: June 22 to August 31, 2027

Reports to: Assistant Director of Operations

Our Team

Our team is highly engaged and committed to excellence in camping and outdoor and experiential education. Working at Kandalore means you believe in supporting a camp culture that values participation, kindness and respect, and the power of the outdoors for young people.

The Camp

Founded in 1947 Kandalore offers a traditional camp experience for children 6 – 16. Originally operating as a boy’s camp, Kandalore became co-educational in 1992. The camp prides itself on its warm and supportive community where children are made to feel included in the camp culture. The supportive nature of the camp allows for the campers to try new activities and develop new skills with the help of caring staff members.

Job Outline

Kandalore is looking for a positive, detail-oriented, self-driven, focused and enthusiastic individual to fill the role of Summer Office Administrator.

The successful applicant will be friendly, customer-service oriented, responsible, very well-organized and able to cope with a busy office atmosphere. Our Summer Office Administrator primarily manages our onsite Tuck Shop in addition to other administrative duties. Familiarity or experience with summer camp and administrative work is recommended.

Responsibilities include:

• Communication with camper families and staff (via telephone & email)
• Overseeing our in-camp Tuck Shop, summer inventory counts and invoicing
• Overseeing lost and found organization and communication with families
• Creating and updating daily dining hall seating plans
• General office administration (keeping supplies in stock, petty cash, helping staff with camper information, running reports, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• The applicant should have a general working knowledge of word processing, database, email and spreadsheet programs. Familiarity with Camp Brain, Excel, Outlook and a client-oriented background an asset.
• Experience in retail and/or customer service an asset.
• Valid Intermediate First Aid with CPR-C a requirement.
• Bronze Cross Lifesaving Certification considered an asset. 

How To Apply

If you or someone you know wants to learn and grow this summer, please apply online at: Join Our Team | Kandalore if a position is posted, we are still actively seeking candidates, and you are welcome to apply.

Your application matters to us and we will review it carefully. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

We work to embed diversity, equity, and inclusion principles and practices as an integral and foundational part of Camp Kandalore’s culture and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills making us better together.

Do You Need an Accommodation?

Camp Kandalore is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and accessible environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the Hiring Manager if you require accommodation.

As a condition of employment, a clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required.