AVC Vet Camp Counsellors (Up to 5 Positions) - AVC Deans Office - Atlantic Veterinary College

Competition Number:
11S26
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
AVC Dean's Office
Position:
AVC Vet Camp Counsellors (Up to 5 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
37.5 hours per week 
Salary:

$17.00 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

May 26 – August 14, 2026

The Atlantic Veterinary College offers two, one-week junior day camps for youth entering grades 7, 8, and 9 and two, one-week senior day camps for those entering grades 10, 11, and 12, in addition to an Indigenous Vet Camp week. The national award-winning Dr. Tim Ogilvie AVC Vet Camp provides a high quality, hands-on educational opportunity for children interested in veterinary medicine, animals, and science.

The positions offer 12 weeks of full-time employment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Camp Counsellors work with the AVC Vet Camp Senior Coordinator on the planning and day-to-day operations of the AVC Vet Camp. More information about the AVC Vet Camp can be found at www.upei.ca/avc/camp.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The successful candidates must:

  • Must be a current UPEI Student with preference given to Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students who have completed at least one year of the DVM program (by summer 2026); however, students in other disciplines will be considered
  • Possess strong organizational and leadership skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Must be a self-starter, detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and creative
  • Be willing to learn, teach, motivate, and supervise the activities of campers
  • Be familiar with animals and animal handling
  • Prior experience as camp leader or counsellor would be an asset
  • First aid certification is preferred, although candidates who are willing to complete certification will be considered

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

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