Maintenance Staff

Maintenance Staff
ABOUT US
Campfire Circle has offered healing through happiness for thousands of kids and families affected by
childhood cancer since 1983. It’s where kids can be kids, and families can be families—engaging in
camp-inspired community, in-hospital, and overnight camp programs, at no cost to them. As a privately
funded organization, Campfire Circle donors make thousands of life-changing experiences possible for
Campers throughout the year, all across Ontario.
THE OPPORTUNITY
Campfire Circle is currently seeking a Maintenance Staff to support our Sites & Facilities team at our
Muskoka site. The Maintenance Staff is accountable for the overall maintenance and repair of the
residential camp facilities. These accountabilities achieve the Sites and Facilities team vision to
improve, preserve and strengthen all Campfire Circle sites to create an environment that will uphold
and enhance the programs and services we provide. This position will be based near Rosseau, ON.
The key accountabilities of this role include:
1. Planning & Coordination
a) Assist the Facilities Manager with the identification and coordination of an ongoing work list for
site and maintenance and repair.
b) Actively participate and contribute to health and safety & emergency management programs on
site.
c) Regularly utilize digital tools (including WorxHub) to track / manage deliverables.
2. Team Leadership
a) Periodically lead small work crews of staff and volunteers during the summer season and work
camp sessions.
b) Assist in on-the-job training, coaching, and mentoring of summer staff.
c) On a limited basis, assign daily work lists to summer staff.
d) On a limited basis, facilitate site access to sub-contractors and suppliers, including completion
of work orders.
3. Site Maintenance and Repair
a) Monitor and perform tasks / duties associated with the upkeep, maintenance and repair of
buildings, grounds, equipment and facilities. This includes but is not limited to:
a. Identify and facilitate repairs where necessary; tracking through WorxHub.
b. Work with the Facilities Manager via the WorxHub to prioritize daily tasks and close out
tickets once work is done.
c. Perform daily site checks as established / assigned, document in WorxHub, and directly
inform Facilities Manager of deficiencies.
b) Areas & Systems covered in this role include, but are not limited to:
a. All buildings and their integral systems (electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing,
communications, emergency systems, structural, waste management).
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b. Site potable water and wastewater systems.
c. Vehicles, tractors, boats, UTVs, snow removal equipment, all tools and equipment.
d. Grounds, roads, pathways, greenspaces, gardens, trails, forest, docks, decks, and all
aspects of the property.
c) Actively promote a healthy and safe workplace culture by ensuring self and others adhere to
health & safety requirements and maintain a positive work / life balance.
d) Monitor facilities to help ensure safe and proper functioning; advise Facilities Manager of any
deficiencies or required repairs.
e) Provide support that encompasses daily routine tasks, weekly tasks, site changeovers, monthly /
seasonal tasks, annual tasks, site shutdown / startup, and special events.
f) Monitor the stocks of supplies that are used in the role and notify the Facilities Manager when
stocks become low.
g) Notify the Facilities Manager, both verbally and in writing, of hazards, needed repairs,
breakdowns, adverse indicators, near misses, accidents, or other matters that could put people
or assets at risk.
h) While keeping Facilities Manager informed & updated on activities, take initiative & work
independently.
ABOUT YOU
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Criteria:
 Able to perform the tasks associated with maintenance work, use of associated tools and
equipment, work on a ladder, lift and carry loads, walk, stand or bend over for extended periods
during the work day.
 A competent understanding of construction, electrical, plumbing and septic, water and other
systems; & able to clearly communicate with associated suppliers / contractors.
 A basic understanding of the Ontario Building Code.
 An aptitude for the operation and maintenance of camp tools / equipment / machinery.
 General knowledge of seasonal landscaping methods, needs and care.
 Working knowledge of small drinking water treatment systems / wastewater systems and
current certification as a Small Drinking Water Systems Operator (or readiness to obtain and
maintain that certification).
 Comfort with daily computer & mobile device use, including MS Office & digital applications.
 Valid Ontario driver’s license and ability to use Class G vehicles.
 Comfort working in a medically based camp environment.
 An understanding of the workings of a camp site and the elements of a camp program.
In accordance with our mandate of creating a caring and safe environment for ill children and their
families, we require attestation of childhood vaccinations, updated Police Record with Vulnerable
Sector Screening, and proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 for all of our staff. We also require
that all staff be currently eligible to work in Canada.
Advantageous Criteria:
 Experience in a camp or resort setting.
 WHMIS certification
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 Standard First Aid / CPR C
 High school diploma
 Chainsaw Operator training
 Working at Heights certification
 Health & Safety certifications
 Accessibility training
 Ontario Boaters License
WORKING CONDITIONS
 Position is based at the camp near Rosseau, ON.
 Must be available to work weekends, holidays, and some evenings.
 Must have flexibility to work outside of established working hours when circumstances
require
 Must be & remain insurable under the organization’s auto insurance policy
 In consideration of the population we serve:
a. Must be a non-smoker
b. Must provide and maintain a clear vulnerable sector police check
c. Must satisfy medical requirements
 Must be willing to travel to occasional meetings or training sessions.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This position offers a competitive annual salary of $40,000. In addition, Campfire Circle is invested in our
staff’s health, wellness and career growth and to support this we offer a comprehensive benefits package
(premiums fully paid by the organization with the exception of Long Term Disability), a wellness benefit
up to $500 annually, paid vacation time plus a paid winter shutdown period up to eight days, flexible
hybrid work arrangements and on-going professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter, resume and expected salary to careers@campfirecircle.org with the email
subject reading 2022033 – Maintenance Staff.
Don’t meet every single requirement in this posting? Studies have shown that women and people of
colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. If you’re excited about
this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification or requirement we
encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate!
This posting will remain open until filled. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. For
more information about Campfire Circle, please visit www.campfirecircle.org – No phone calls please.
ACCESSIBILITY & DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
Campfire Circle is strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcomes applications from
racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous People of North America and the world, persons with
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disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.
We are committed to providing equitable opportunities in employment and to providing a workplace which
is free from discrimination and harassment.
We are equally committed to providing an inclusive and accessible workplace. Applicants requiring
accommodations to access our job postings and apply for roles with our organization are invited to reach
out to our HR Team at careers@campfirecircle.org or in a manner that fits their accessibility needs, and
can trust that their application will be considered equitably for our available roles. Contact information for
our HR Team is located on our website at https://campfirecircle.org/about-campfire-circle/careers/, and
more information about our accessibility commitments can be found at https://campfirecircle.org/aboutcampfire-circle/accessibility-at-campfire-circle/.
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Campfire Circle is grateful for Indigenous communities’ stewardship of the land that we occupy—including
the traditional territory of many nations including the Anishnabeg, the Chippewas, the Haudenosaunee
peoples, and many other diverse First Nations, Inuit and Metis peoples. We aspire to be deserving
stewards of the land, in partnership with them.