Employment

2025 Positions

Friday Kids Camp Leader

Plan and lead fun activities like games, cooking, crafts, and adventure walks for children ages 5 – 12.  Work alongside your supervisor and Leaders-in-Training to create a safe and engaging experience.  Ideal candidates are responsible, energetic, and great with kids.  Must have experience working with children, planning and leadership skills, strong communication, and a clear criminal record check.  First Aid/CPR is an asset.  Camps run non-school Fridays until June 20. 

Duties and Responsibilities
– Plan, coordinate, and implement a variety of camp programs and activities.
– Provide direct supervision to program participants.
– Communicate with parents/guardians as needed.
– Foster the development of a positive ‘camp culture’ that offers a safe, healthy and enjoyable experience for all participants.
– Work with the program Supervisors to develop program plans and support plans.

Requirements/ Competencies
– Experience working with children.
– Excellent communication and organizational skills.
– First Aid/ CPR certification preferred.
– Responsible, dedicated and trustworthy.
– A satisfactory criminal record check
– Completion of Grade 10. High School Diploma (or higher) considered an asset.

Pay range $18.00 – $20.00 per hour DOE.

Please email a resume and cover letter to:      bookings@penderislands.org 

 

Internship: Summer Programs Leader

Want to develop your leadership ability,  build work skills, challenge yourself, and make an important impact in the community? We are looking for creative, organized, and enthusiastic 15 – 30 years olds (Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible refugees).

Tailored to each team members unique interests and skills, our positions encompass a diverse range of potential areas, including activity leadership, food & farm programs, maintenance skills, youth leadership & engagement, administration, marketing, computer tech, community development.  These positions are crafted to support and inspire you to explore, grow, learn and challenge yourself. Staff will benefit from comprehensive initial training and continuous support throughout their journey with us.

Key duties will include:

  • Lead or support a children’s camp, fostering a positive and enriching experience
  • Assist with regular events & activities, camps, youth activities, food programs
  • Basic facilities management tasks (cleaning, grounds keeping, basic building maintenance)
  • Work with local community partners to foster connections and collaboration
  • Additional duties as necessary to ensure the smooth operation of programs and initiatives

Additional tasks, as interested, could include a combination of any of the following:
Food – Assist with Market set-up and takedown
– Work with existing food programs
– Develop and lead food, farming  & heritage related activities

Youth – Plan and lead youth (10 – 24 years) activities and events
– Support, train and encourage volunteers and Youth Leadership participants

Older Adults – Plan and lead activities 
– Support volunteer engagement 

Other – General office administration
– Technical support and improvements
– Promotion, advertising, marketing & public relations
– Creation of short informational videos
– Organize and run special community events and activities
– Development of volunteer training and orientation
– Assist with building projects

Preferred skills and knowledge:
– Good communication (verbal and written), customer service, and interpersonal skills.
– Knowledge of local activities, resources and community groups
– Foodsafe
– Current First Aid Training with CPR & AED
– Satisfactory Current Criminal Records Check (required)

Anticipated Start Date and hours:
May and /or June   – Flexible hours, up to 20 hours.
July 2 – August 30, 2025 – 35 – 40 hours a week

Pay range $17.50 – $20.00 per hour DOE. 

Please email a resume and cover letter to:  bookings@penderislands.org 

 

Heritage Programs Leader 

This position is dependent on funding from Young Canada Works, as such it is only available to: Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or have refugee status in Canada;  Legally entitled to work in Canada; Between 16 and 30 years of age at the start of employment; Will not have another full-time job (over 30 hours a week) during the Young Canada Works (YCW) work assignment; Have been a part-time or full-time high school, college, CEGEP, or university student and intend to return to full-time studies. 

The Programs Leader plays a vital role in organizing and leading diverse activities, fostering community engagement, and contributing to the enhancement of our heritage focus.

The position centers on managing our Youth Leadership Program, a community lunch event, and a weekly Market.  Beyond these focal activities, the role includes opportunities, as desired, to organize and lead food and farm activities, organize and lead heritage crafts and activities, support  youth initiatives, enhance our historical information and artifact collection, work with children’s camps, organize and run films, collaborate on seniors’ programs, support volunteer engagement, and contribute to community development. We welcome candidates with creativity and a passion for making a difference, and we are open to, and expect, to tailor the role to align with your unique skills and interests.

Key duties will include:

  • Assist in the organization and leadership of weekly food and market program.
  • Develop & lead simple crafts and activities for all ages
  • Supervise and support volunteers and Youth Leadership participants
  • Assist with regular events & activities
  • Promotion, advertising, marketing & public relations
  • General office administration
  • Additional duties as required to support the organization’s goals.

Additional tasks, as interested, could include any of the following:

  • Develop and lead food, farm & heritage workshops or tours
  • Lead a Youth Leadership Camp or Children’s Camp
  • Contribute to the development of a farm and heritage skills workshop database.
  • Enhance heritage and art displays to enrich visitor experience

Preferred skills and knowledge:

  • Experience developing and leading food or skills related activities.
  • Interest or knowledge in heritage, rural or farm life skills and culture.
  • Strong communication (verbal and written), customer service, and interpersonal skills.
  • Familiarity with local activities, resources and community groups
  • Pursuing a degree in Agriculture, Management, Business, Tourism, Community Development…
  • Foodsafe certification (preferred)
  • Current First Aid Training with CPR & AED (required)
  • Current Criminal Records Check (required)

Anticipated Hours: Based on the preference of the successful candidate, this position can be part-time or full-time and is flexible as to start and end date. A total of 650 hours are available and must be completed by March 31, 2026. Some remote work is possible. Onsite Fridays/ Saturday preferred.

Wage: $18.00 – $21.00 per hour DOE.

Please email a resume and cover letter to:      bookings@penderislands.org 

 

Summer Programs Coordinator and Leader – Filled

The position is contingent on funding and is open to youth 19 – 30 years old, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or eligible refugee.

Are you searching for a exciting and rewarding challenge? Are you an experienced leader ready to take the next step towards a management role? Then we have an exceptional opportunity for you! The Summer Programs Coordinator will lead in the planning and facilitation of youth leadership and summer camp programs. 

We are seeking a creative, organized, and enthusiastic individual with a passion for recreation, leadership, the outdoors, and community development. If you have a keen interest in working with children and youth and are eager to develop your management and supervisory skills, this role is perfect for you. The position involves a dynamic mix of administrative responsibilities, staff supervision, and direct program delivery.

Situated within an environment that champions growth, learning, and personal challenge, this position offers continuous support. Ongoing training and assistance are readily available, tailored to your needs and requests. Join us in this fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact and growth!

Key Duties

  • Pre-summer: Program planning, scheduling, advertising, staff training & orientation, etc
  • During summer: program leadership, administration, direct staff and volunteers
  • Program delivery, budget management
  • Summer staff, Youth Intern and Youth Volunteer Management
  • Evaluate programs at end of summer; create a comprehensive summer report
  • Assist with events and activities
  • Carry out additional duties and responsibilities as required

Preferred Skills and Experience:

  • Excellent organizational, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of local activities, resources and community groups
  • Experience with office procedures and budgeting.
  • Experience with program planning, safety, instructional methods & leadership techniques.
  •  Experience leading children 6 – 12 years of age and youth 12 – 18 years of age
  • Experience organizing and leading games songs, crafts, drama and other recreational activities.
  •  Interest or knowledge in heritage, rural or farm life skills.
  • Ability to handle emergency and discipline situations.
  • Ability to supervise, evaluate, motivate, and challenge interns and staff.
  • Bronze cross, NLS and Foodsafe would be an asset
  • Current First Aid with CPRC and AED (required)
  • Satisfactory Current Criminal Records Check (required)

Anticipated Start Date and hours:
May 12 – June 26 – Flexible hours, up to 40 hours.
June 27 – Sept 5, 2025 – 35 – 40 hours a week
Pay range $20.00 – $22.00 per hour DOE.

Please email a resume and cover letter to: bookings@penderislands.org

 

Ongoing Openings

Recreation Program Leaders

Do you have ideas for recreation or activity programs? Do you want to share your skills, crafts and knowledge? Do you want a part-time casual job as a Program Leader? Then we want to hear from you!

As a Program Leader you will be responsible for planning, organizing and leading recreation activities. Activities can include, but are not limited to: arts, crafts, sports, games, workshops, dance, music, nature programs and organizing special events. If you are interested please call Andrea at 250-629-3669 or email bookings@penderislands.org

Youth Activity Program Leaders

(Position is open to youth ages 15 – 30 years)

Adventure Earth is a weekly program for youth ages 13 – 24 years which typically focuses on:
– Outdoor leadership
– Civic Engagement
– Food and Farm Skills
– KSA (knowledge, skills, abilities)
– Intergenerational Engagement

We are looking for 3 – 6 people for this exciting opportunity. The team will work both collaboratively and individually. Training and support will be offered if interested and hours are flexible so Leaders can manage school and life responsibilities.

Leaders will be encouraged to take on one area of focus, then plan one activity per month. They can either directly lead the activity or find a special presenter. The leader will be responsible for organizing, advertising, running and reporting on each activity.

Application Deadline: November 11, 2021 Applications will be reviewed immediately upon receipt

Anticipated Hours: 6 – 16 hrs per month (as per mutual agreement)
Wage Range: $16.75 to $19.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Please email a resume and cover letter to: bookings@penderislands.org

 

Past Openings

Bookkeeper 

The Pender Islands Recreational and Agricultural Hall Association (PIRAHA) is seeking a permanent, part-time bookkeeper (contract position), approximately 20 hours per month. 

Duties include but are not limited to:

  • Bookkeeping for all society programs, including projects, grants, and fundraising
  • Working with reserve and prepaid accounts
  • Processing bi-weekly payroll and regular payroll reports 
  • Processing bank deposits, and performing bank account reconciliations
  • Recording donations and issuing various donor receipts 
  • Completing the annual T3010 filing, and GST credits administration
  • Working with the Treasurer to provide regular reports to the board
  • Liaising with staff regarding payroll and business procedures

Requirements: 

  1. Minimum two years bookkeeping experience, preferably in the non-profit sector
  2. Experience with Sage Business Cloud Accounting and/or Sage 50

Application deadline: September 26 2022, 5:00 p.m.