Overnight Facilitator - THMC

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.

At Tims Camps, we are catalysts for good—helping our youth participants and teammates be the best they can be, developing personal and career growth. We empower young people with skills to open doors to their future. That is our North Star and, together, we help shape leaders that build stronger communities.

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Overnight Facilitator

Job Summary

Overnight Facilitators are members of the Facilitators team. They are responsible for delivering quality programming to campers during the preparation, delivery and debrief of their overnight experience. Overnight Facilitators focus on creating an inclusive and supportive environment where campers are enabled to develop tangible skills set out in the Tims Camps Programs framework. This is done through briefing, leading and debriefing activities to draw out understanding and self-awareness. Overnight Facilitators read the abilities of their group and adjust activities based on the readiness of the group. They are responsible for assessing and managing risk and ensuring THFC program and wellness standards are followed. This role requires maintenance of gear and spaces, regular inventorying and accountability for space.

Work Location

This role will be based onsite at Tim Horton Memorial Camp in Parry Sound, ON.

Contract Length

June 15, 2026 – August 28, 2026

What would you be doing?

Establish relationships with youth, aged 11-17, that reflect respect, trust and empathy

Lead the successful execution of the overnight program

Deliver high-quality, intentional programming designed to meet specific outcomes and develop positive skills

Encourage camper development through their own processing and readiness, and recognize their achievements

Inspire young people to discover their strengths, challenge limits, and build resilience and leadership capacity in a safe and supportive environment

Provide leadership and guidance to other staff, modeling inclusivity and mentorship

Use respectful, positive behaviour management techniques

Model healthy choices and emotional maturity for both campers and staff

Facilitate high quality programming for campers focusing on trip preparation (trip planning, gear and food pack, camp craft), overnight experience (including delivery of curriculum), and pack in + debrief

Identify, assess, and appropriately manage and respond to risks, ensuring a constant duty of care and the safety of our participants, guests and staff at all times.

Provide mentorship, knowledge, and skill transfer to other staff

Work with program staff to ensure program area and equipment are organized, fully stocked, and in good repair

Contribute to a friendly and supportive environment which encourages campers to work through challenges, try new things, and celebrate differences

Collaborative planning with camp departments to ensure quality experience (including but not limited to food pack, overnight campsite, program considerations).

Coordinate, develop and execute programs in accordance with THFC and accrediting body standards

Contribute positively to the camp team and culture

Support the delivery of staff training, as required

Be challenged physically and emotionally as you live in an overnight camp for 8-day sessions, with 3 days of break in between

Learn that the challenge is also rewarding, and will experience personal growth alongside the campers your are supporting

Support the other members of the Facilitators team when needed

Does this sound like you?

Experienced at working with youth aged 11 – 17

Fluent in French (required)

Experienced facilitator. Demonstrates ability to adapt facilitation style based on individual or group needs

Experience planning and leading camping and overnight experiences

Skilled in positive behavior management

Certified in Wilderness First Aid (WFA) and CPR (adult, child, infant) w/AED, or willing to obtain, or willing to obtain

Licensed with a valid G Class Driver’s License, or equivalent

Pursuing post-secondary education (required at some locations)

Equipped with good judgment and decision making skills; know when to bring in key team members as it relates to escalated concerns

Required technical certifications are based on assigned program areas and are outlined in the Program Standards

Able to live on-site for an extended period of time and work flexible hours

Able to provide a clear criminal background check

Benefits of working with us

Accommodation and meals are included for the duration of the contract

Bonus when you refer employees

Contract completion bonus

Bonus for staff working on our French-speaking site

Have a positive impact on the lives of young people

Opportunity to build lasting friendships with other staff

To learn more about the impact of the experience you will take part in, watch this short video

Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps (THFC) is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment, and seek talent with diversity of life experiences and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer that hires talent regardless of age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, status as a protected veteran or any other legally protected grounds and will not discriminate on these bases.

If you have special accessibility requirements that need to be considered during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us at and a member of our HR team will get back to you. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

Land Acknowledgement

Our work at Tims Camps takes place on unceded, traditional Indigenous lands across Turtle Island. We acknowledge that we are on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe Peoples, governed by the Williams Treaty and the Wsauksing First Nation peoples. We wish to recognize the long history of the indigenous peoples of Ontario and show respect to them. In an effort to support our Indigenous youth through the reconciliation process, we are grateful to acknowledge our ability to roam, learn and reflect on these Indigenous lands.