2026 Employment Opportunities

Camp Wannakumbac's Management Team includes:  Mark Lewandoski (General Manager) and Gillian Mitchell-Lawson (Summer 2026 Camp Director).

Camp Wannakumbac is hiring Summer 2026 Counsellors, Lifeguards, and Nurses! 

If you are interested in any of these positions, please submit your resume incl. references using the form below. 

We are also looking for Cooks and Assistant Cooks!

If you are interested fill out the form below or email:  info@wannakumbac.com

 

If you are dedicated, hard-working, interested in working with children/youth, enjoys the outdoors and team environment... you may be the right fit!  Please submit your resume incl. references using the form below.

If you know someone who should apply, please send them this link to a PDF of: Promotional Flyer for Hiring Wannakumbac Summer 2026 Counsellors!

Job descriptions of all our employment opportunities are listed below with responsibilities and requirements.  If you have any questions about any of the positions available, please email info@wannakumbac.com.

Camp Wannakumbac Summer Staff

Positions

Camp Counsellor

Job Description

As a Camp Counsellor, you will be responsible for leading a cabin of 12 campers, leading activities, and general supervision. You will help campers grow as individuals and help them learn new skills. The position is paid $425.00 per week for 9 weeks throughout July and August.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cabin of 12 campers
  • Teach daily activities
  • Complete regularly scheduled housekeeping duties
  • Complete scheduled maintenance duties
  • Abide by general safety regulations and camp beliefs
  • Participate positively and work in a team environment
  • All other reasonable duties as assigned by the General Manager, Summer Director or Weekly Programmer

Qualifications

  • Preferred minimum age is 18 years with High School graduation completed
  • Preferred CIT experience and/or experience working with youth

Must have current:

  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • CPR and First-Aid Certification
  • Commit to Kids or Respect in Sport Certification

Additional Information:

Accommodations, meals and access to laundry is provided with a small deduction of $25.00 per week for room and board.

If interested, please upload your resume (including references) at this site or send it to info@wannakumbac.com

Lifeguard

Job Description

As a Lifeguard, you will have the same responsibilities as a Camp Counsellor including duties at the waterfront. You will be lead by the Waterfront Director. The Lifeguard position is paid $425.00 per week for 9 weeks throughout July and August.

Additional responsibilities of a Lifeguard include:

  • Enforce safety requirements at the waterfront
  • Maintain aquatic equipment
  • Plan and directing water-based activities
  • Abide by general safety regulations and camp beliefs
  • Participate positively and work in a team environment
  • Complete all reasonable duties as assigned by the General Manager, Summer Director, Weekly Programmer, and Waterfront Director

Qualifications

  • Preferred minimum age of 18 years with High School graduation completed
  • Preferred Lifeguarding experience or experience teaching swimming/water-based activities
  • Preferred CIT experience and/or experience working with youth

Must have current:

  • NLS Certification
  • Bronze Cross
  • CPR and First-Aid Certification
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Commit to Kids or Respect in Sport Certification

Additional Information:

Accommodations, meals and access to laundry is provided with a small deduction of $25.00 per week for room and board.

If interested, please upload your resume (including references) at this site or send it to info@wannakumbac.com

Nurse

The Camp Nurse position is a voluntary position. Nurses and their families will have Evergreen Cabin, which is a fully-equipped "airbnb style" cabin (bathroom/shower, kitchen with fridge/stove/microwave/kitchen ware, 2 bedrooms that incl.1 queen-bed, 1 bunk-bed with bedding, a pull-out couch, a large deck with BBQ,  and wi-fi).   Nurses and their family/friends will have all meals provided, as well as enjoy all of the facilities and all that the surrounding area has to offer.

Nurses receive a $200.00 honorarium/stipend to off-set costs of travel. 

There are six 1-week camps of campers (Ages 8-15) that run between of camp that run between July 2 - 19. Please see our website for dates of each.

Ideally, we appreciate if Nurses can be available for a full camp week, on-site, (with the idea of arriving Wednesday morning and leaving the following Tuesday evening.)  We are happy to accommodate if that would fully work with your schedule.

At minimum we are looking for camp nurses who have the ability and experience to administer medications, assess situations, and provide provide CPR/First-Aid.

In addition, we do require:

  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Criminal Record Check

If interested, please contact our office at (204) 848-2380.

Cook and Prep-Cooks

Responsibilities

  • Organizing or assisting in preparing meals for 80-100 campers and counsellors
  • Menu planning
  • Cleaning and sanitation of kitchen and dining hall

Qualifications

  • Wages to be determined and will be based on experience
  • 30-40 hours/week through July and August, part-time available in June
  • Must have Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Registry Check

On-site accommodation is provided.

Send your resumes to info@wannakumbac.com

Maintenance

Responsibilities

  • Must be responsible for operating yard equipment (i.e., lawn mower, trimmer, chainsaw) with minimal supervision
  • Grounds maintenance
  • Painting
  • General repair
  • Cleaning of washrooms

Qualifications

  • Minimum wage with Room and Board may be included
  • Minimum of 16 years old

Send your resumes to our manager at info@wannakumbac.com