Halifax Regional Municipality is inviting applications for the casual full-time position of Summer Outdoor Youth Leadership Coordinator with the Adventure Earth Centre. 

Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons.  Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application. 

The Adventure Earth programs engage with children, youth, and families in nature-based experiential programs in environmental/earth education, youth leadership, and outdoor recreation. We use the principles of Earth Education, including the use of characters and storytelling. 

The Summer Youth Leadership Coordinator will directly support the youth leadership volunteers that support Adventure Earth Programs throughout the summer. They will provide support, guidance and ongoing evaluation to youth that volunteer with Adventure Earth Programs. In this position they will also directly support and work collaboratively with The Summer Day Camp Coordinator and Inclusion Coordinator. 
 
More information on the Adventure Earth Centre can be found at www.halifax.ca/aec   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Organizing and leading information nights for youth leaders and parents Creating and conducting the selection process, setting up a communication system with the youth, and scheduling successful applicants on programs. Planning and facilitating a full-day orientation/training session at the beginning of the summer as well as additional training and social events throughout the summer. Daily tasks such as observing and evaluating the youth leaders’ participation in their volunteer leadership assignments, providing support and feedback, maintaining the Adventure Earth programs’ core values, checking in with the youth leaders at the beginning and end of the day, maintaining a budget and communicating with the Outdoor day camp, Overnight Camp Coordinators, and Community Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Keeping a record of events, attendance, and schedules Supporting the Summer Coordinator with programs Maintaining communications with youth leaders throughout the program Partnering with other Recreation Centres in our area and across HRM and overseeing and assisting youth leaders with planning and execution of a community action  Work with youth to organize and a community action activity Writing a summary report for the Community Outdoor Recreation Coordinator Organizing and staffing the three day/two night YES! Camp Program Support the Community Outdoor Recreation Coordinator in handling administrative duties such as registering participants, sending program mailouts, tracking and inputting statistics and maintaining a budget. Work collaboratively and in support of the summer coordinator and inclusion coordinator to run programs and ensure a safe working environment. 

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education & Experience: 

Must have a first aid certification, valid through to August 29th, 2026  Must have experience leading either children or youth in an outdoor and/or environmental education or recreational setting  

Considered an Asset: 

Class 5 driver’s licence Advanced first aid qualification Canoe certification Current Bronze Cross or National Lifeguard Service certification Previous experience working day camps and/or overnight camps at the Adventure Earth Programs an asset Managerial/supervisory experience Experience in designing outdoor environmental program curriculum  Studies in Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education or similar courses Mental Health First Aid Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Experience with Halifax’s Youth Leadership Program an asset 

Conditions of Employment: 

Applicants must be willing to obtain WHMIS training Applicants must be willing to attend all orientations/training sessions (dates to be determined) Copies of certification must be submitted upon hiring All successful applicants must be free to work August 5, 6 and 7 at the overnight YES! Camp if required.  All successful applicants must attend Youth Leader Coordinator Summer debrief on August 25th Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.  Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must clearly demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants must complete screening through the Child Abuse Registry and a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Check 

Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. 

COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Developing Others, Organization and Planning, Risk Management, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, and Valuing Diversity 

WORK STATUS: Casual Full-Time. May 4th  – August 28th, 2026 

HOURS OF WORK:  

May/June work hours are Monday to Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm paid 35 hours per week.  

July/August work hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm paid 40 hours per week.  

Hours in July/August are flexible and include evenings and weekends including YES Camp. (Aug.5-7) 

TRAINING DATES (MANDATORY): Training dates will be provided on hiring. Successful candidates must attend all training. 

SALARY: Non-Union; $21.75 per hour (plus 4% vacation pay), paid out biweekly. Eligible for paid holidays (if you work 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday and your next scheduled shift after the holiday, per NS Labour Standards) 

WORK LOCATION:  Adventure Earth – Shubie Park OR Fleming Park 

CLOSING DATE:  Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Sunday, March 1, 2026. 

Extra Rewards, Programs and Services 
In addition to your summer wage, summer employment with the AEC also offers the following programs and services:  

Access to free training, certifications, First Aid, and more. Employee & Family Assistance Program: HRM’s Employee and Family Assistance Program provides confidential, professional support to employees and their families for personal or work-related challenges, available 24/7 at no cost. AEC Employee Recognition Program Paid holidays - Eligible for paid holidays (if you work 15 of the 30 calendar days before the holiday and your next scheduled shift after the holiday, per NS Labour Standards) Make friends with like-minded people who love working in the outdoors! Staff Socials: Fun times outside of work hours to get know your coworkers better and have fun! Staff Awards: Staff are recognized at the end of August for their contribution in a fun way every year at the “Reccies! Staff Retreats: Staff are invited to a fun filled weekends during the school year – each centre will host an opportunity to bring staff together to do some team building, provide input on program and services and have fun!

 Please note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted. 
  
To ensure a fair and equitable hiring process, candidates are expected to complete all parts of the recruitment process, including assessments, assignments, and interviews independently and without the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools or other forms of external assistance. The use of AI to complete any component of the hiring process is not permitted and may result in disqualification from consideration.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to provide proof of their qualifications, including, but not limited to, educational credentials, professional licenses, and relevant certifications.

During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as interview or testing) and who require an accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Talent Acquisition Advisor when invited to the assessment process. For more information on our accommodation process please click on the link: Accommodations | Hiring | Employment | Halifax

(position #s 78628242, 78639533)