Organization: Native Montreal 

Role Title: Summer Day Camp Animator 

Reporting to: Day Camp Coordinator 

Organization mission 

Our mission is to contribute to the holistic health, cultural strength, and success of Indigenous families, individuals, and communities in the greater Montreal area. Native Montreal is a non-profit, multi-service, community-based Indigenous organization encompassing cultural and psychosocial intervention programs dedicated to Indigenous peoples of various age groups. We are proud members of the Friendship Center movement. 

IORAHKOTE Camp is a day camp for Indigenous children aged 5 to 12 years of age. With the learning of Indigenous culture as a backdrop, we want children to develop a taste for healthy lifestyles and have the opportunity to experience both physical and social successes in building a healthy self-confidence. 

Job Description 

Reporting to the camp coordinator, the animator supervises and animates the campers to ensure that each child has a rewarding experience and that they can benefit from the camp's objectives. 


Key Responsibilities

  • Participate in the training before the camp starts; 

  • Participate in the planning and animate the daily activities of the day camp; 

  • Facilitate, support, and encourage the participation and integration of campers in activities; 

  • Coach the group, intervene with campers, and ensure their safety; 

  • Participate actively in team meetings;

  • Collaborate in the maintenance of the premises, as needed; 

  • Meet the needs of the clientele (campers and parents) as needed; 

  • Contribute to camp improvement and support evaluation and improvement initiatives; 

  • Provide daycare outside normal camp hours, if scheduled to do so; 

  • Perform all other related tasks requested by the Day Camp Coordinator. 


Personal qualities: 

Leadership, dynamism, creativity, versatility, resourcefulness, sense of responsibility, stress tolerance. 

Requirements: 

  • High school diploma. 

  • Strong teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Have experience in day camps or working with children.

  • Experience providing services to Indigenous children is an asset. 

  • Experience in outdoor education, arts and crafts, or sports is an asset.

  • Knowledge of or willingness to learn about Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values.

  • First Aid and CPR certification (or willingness to obtain before the start date).

  • Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

  • Being 18 years old or older is an asset.

Work conditions: 

  • Job Type: Full-time, Seasonal (Summer)

  • Duration: From June 23 to August 15, 2025 

  • Hours: 35-40 hours/week

  • Working hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm. 


Salary:  The starting salary ranges from 16.50$ to $22.18$ per hour, based on qualifications and experience.


Work Locations: Angrignon Park, Arthur-Therrien Park, various predetermined locations throughout the city

To apply
Interested persons are encouraged to send their curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to the attention of Estelle Séguin, Director of Operations.
By email only: rh@nativemontreal.com
Priority will be given to Indigenous candidates
(You are Indigenous and unsure of meeting the criteria? You are encouraged to apply)