Museum Discovery Inclusion Leader

Recreation, Parks, and Cultural Services/Peterborough Museum & Archives
Competition # 26-T-32

Located on the historic, 386-kilometreTrent-Severn Waterway in the heart of the Kawartha tourism region, Peterborough is a unique community known for its exceptional quality of life and beautiful setting. The city has been named one of 52 destinations to visit in 2025 by the New York Times.

The City has been shaped by its connection to the waterway, nature, and by the people who call it home. Peterborough is a community of doers and dreamers that are resourceful, passionate, creative and brimming with local pride.

Before it was ever known as Peterborough, this land was called Nogojiwanong – Ojibwe for “the place at the foot of the rapids.” Today, the city remains continuously in motion, guided by a deep sense of community and connection. The City is located on the Treaty 20 Michi Saagiig Anishinaabeg territory and in the traditional territory of the Michi Saagiig and Chippewa Nations, known collectively as the Williams Treaty First Nations.

Job Details

Provide direct, low ratio support to children with special needs who are registered in the Junior Discovery Camp (children aged 4 to 6) and the Discovery Camp (children aged 7 to 11) to ensure a safe, and comfortable environment for all camp registrants. This role will act as a resource to the Day Camp team in terms of inclusive programming, will fully and actively participate in all camp activities and staff meetings, and will participate in the planning, the development and the delivery of PMA public programs during the peak summer period.  The role will ensure the appropriate adult:child ratio of 1:10.

The role will also support the Youth Leadership training, overseeing the Youth Leaders, and assisting with the delivery of age-appropriate activities.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will possess:

• Previous experience in an early childhood education, education, interpretation in a heritage, cultural or natural setting;
• Post-secondary education or equivalent in a field related to education, early childhood education, tourism, culture, heritage or other humanities;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Proven planning and organizational skills;
• An ability to work well with the public;
• An ability to work within a team;
• Proven willingness to respect health, safety and security issues in the workplace;
• Possess confidence and sensitivity: comfortable with children, youth, adults and seniors;
• As a condition of hire, candidates will be required to complete Standard First Aid and Level ‘C’ CPR/ AED training and provide a vulnerable sector check prior to the start of employment. 
• Candidates must also complete the City of Peterborough WHIMIS and AODA training. 
• Access to own vehicle considering an asset.

Hours of Work: The Museum Discovery Camp Leader must be available to work full time weekdays, including occasional weekends and evenings from June 22 to August 21, 2026. Hours of work are expected to vary and will not exceed 40 hours/week.   

To be an eligible candidate, as stipulated by the granting agency, Canada Summer Jobs, the applicant must be a Canadian citizen, legally entitled to work in Canada, and be between the ages of 16 and 30.  Position is subject to grant funding approval.

Salary

$18.99/Hour

Application Information

Qualified applicants are invited to apply by email to recruiting@peterborough.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. on March 13, 2026 quoting competition number 26-T-32 on the file as well as the subject line. 

To ensure your application is considered, please follow these steps:

• Prepare one file only (PDF or Word) that includes both your résumé and cover letter.
• Name your file with your first and last name (i.e. JaneSmith- Comp#).
• Include the competition number in the file name, and the e-mail subject line.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the City of Peterborough. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.