[Hiring] Program Specialist @Tim Hortons Foundation Camps

Role Description

Tim Hortons Foundation Camps help youth from underserved communities achieve their full potential through multi-year, overnight camp experiences. Whether at camp or back home in their communities between visits—our youth work to build social, emotional, leadership and innovation skills and behaviours like volunteerism and motivation to learn so they become civically and academically engaged, and successfully transition to adulthood.

The School Program Specialist supports the planning, direction, implementation, and supervision of Tims Camps In School Program which takes place at schools and/or community group spaces in their designated region. Program Specialists are responsible for ensuring participants have a positive, high-quality program experience for long-term impact.

This position requires extensive travel (approximately 80%) throughout Canada and is best suited to candidates who enjoy working in diverse communities and spending significant time on the road.

This opportunity is a great fit for current or former educators, outdoor educators and experiential learning professionals, or other youth development professionals who are looking for a full-time opportunity.

Qualifications

• Able to travel extensively across Canada.
• University degree and/or college background in Education, Outdoor Experiential Education or related field/similar experience. Bachelor of Education degree considered an asset.
• Superior written and oral communication skills with strong time management, project management, and organizational skills across multiple priorities and projects.
• 3+ years of experience working with children/youth of various abilities, preferably in an education and/or outdoor/camp setting.
• Skilled in behaviour management and problem solving.
• Ability to exercise good judgement and professionalism when interacting with schools and community groups.
• Demonstrated excellence in program facilitation.
• Access to a personal vehicle and licensed with a valid G Class Driver’s License, or equivalent (required) with an acceptable driver’s abstract.
• Must have, or be able to obtain upon hire, the required level of third-party liability insurance coverage for the role.
• Daily travel required within designated geographic area. Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include working early mornings, evenings and weekends.
• Current Standard First Aid/CPR-C certification considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Are legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Able to provide an acceptable criminal background check or vulnerable sector check.
• Bilingual in French and English considered an asset.

Requirements

• Develop, deliver, review, and improve creative and innovative programming to be delivered at schools and community locations for high quality program experiences ensuring alignment with outcomes and program quality frameworks.
• Foster a culture of innovation and creativity through building outcome specific, engaging, creative, fun and interactive programs.
• Facilitate programs based on Tims Camps program curriculum, standards, and local operating procedures.
• Evaluate programs and the delivery of them via the TIMpact365 measurement strategy.
• Provide direction and guidance to participants that celebrates their differences and plans for their success.
• Ensure participants are engaged and recognized for their contributions and achievements.
• Provide support to participants, staff and educators in assisting with participant behaviour management issues.
• Contribute to digital and social media creation efforts to support youth engagement and preparedness.
• Support Field Team Lead and Facilitation and Instruction Lead, with finalizing program schedules, purchasing, inventory updates, and completing assigned documentation.
• Complete progress reports and all necessary documentation in Salesforce. Ensure all Tims Camps Salesforce practices are maintained.
• Support with communication to parents, guardians and schools as directed/needed.

Benefits

• This is a full-time opportunity with an anticipated start date of January 4, 2027.
• The biweekly salary for this role is $2307.00 – $2692.00, less applicable legislated deductions.
• Applicants interested in this position will only be paid a biweekly salary during active employment, typically between September through June.
• This role experiences an annual temporary layoff which typically occurs between the months of July and August.

Application Instructions

Candidates who submit their application by November 2, 2026, at 3:00, p.m. EST will be given priority. This role will remain open until it is filled.

Tim Hortons® Foundation Camps is committed to a fair and inclusive work environment and seeks talent with a diversity of life experiences and perspectives.