Overnight Facilitator 

Company: Tim Hortons Foundation Camps

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. 

 

We’re looking for a… 

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 Onondaga Farms in St. George, 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 hr@timscamps.com 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 

Onondaga Farms operates on land set aside for the Haldimand Tract, which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River; land promised to the Haudenosaunee (Hoe-dee-noshow-nee) people of The Six Nations, The Attawandaron (At-ah-won-der-on), and Anishnaabe (An-ish-in-aabe). We recognize this is the traditional territory of the Mohawk, Cayuga (Kye-yoo-ga), Seneca (Seh-neh-kah), Oneida (Oh-nigh-da), Tuscarora (Tusk-ahroar-ah), Wyandot (Wy-an-dot), Mississauga, Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation, and Onondaga peoples.