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High School Co-op

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Co-op
Sep-June
High school Students

About the
Position:

We are looking for High School students who have a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Design, and the Arts, and want to gain hands-on work experience in a Makerspace environment.

Time Commitment:

As per the requirements for high school cooperative education terms, the typical weekly time requirement is 15 hours.

These hours can be completed during a portion of your school day, Monday through Friday. Shifts are scheduled in the afternoon, within the hours of 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Evening or weekend hours may also be scheduled to give co-op students the opportunity to assist with teaching the materials they help prepare.

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Choose your stream of interest:

Creative Interest (Marketing/Photography)

  • Practice creating graphics using tools like Canva and Adobe Illustrator
  • Help take photos and videos during courses
  • Learn how to edit photo and video content

Workshop Interest (Manufacturing/R&D)

  • Learn how to use digital software for designing in 2D and 3D
  • Practice using equipment like 3D printers, laser cutters, power woodworking tools, and more
  • Brainstorm and help develop new STEAM projects with a team

Teaching Interest (Lesson Prep/Teacher’s Assistant)

  • Help prepare lesson materials before class start time
  • Provide assistance to students when the head instructor is busy helping other kids

Requirements

Previous experience working with children, ideally in a camp or recreation setting

Considered an Asset:

Experience with making, robotics, coding, electronics, 2D/3D Design

Role & Responsibilities

Provide optimal supervision and enrichment to a group of campers ages 4-14

Deliver fun, hands-on activities to campers

Communicate with other counsellors, instructors, and the Leadership Team

Ensure camper safety at all times

Manage camper conduct as needed

Have a ton of fun!

Additional Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.

Current Basic First Aid with CPR-C (or willingness to obtain)

Vulnerable Sector Screening Check (upon hire – if under 18 years of age, a voluntary disclosure form will be provided by the camp for you to sign instead)

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This job may be funded by the Government of Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). The SWPP program requires that candidates be a Canadian citizen, Permanent Resident or a protected person defined by the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act.

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