Working at Wanapitei

A season at Wanapitei is an incredibly rewarding experience. Our staff develop skills that translate well to all areas of life, gaining confidence and leadership experience in a growth-oriented, inclusive community.

Interested in joining our community?  APPLY NOW by hitting the link below and completing an application

https://wana.campbrainstaff.com/Home/Landing

Our hiring practices align with the following values:

• Integrity – Demonstrating honesty and fairness at all times.
• Respect – Recognizing and protecting the inherent worth of every person, including oneself.
• Responsibility – Being dependable and accountable for choices, actions and commitments.
• Inclusiveness – Fostering a sense of belonging for all.
• Caring – Building relationships and demonstrating concern for the needs of others.
• Openness – Ability and willingness to embrace new and different ideas and to be open to change.

Note:  Accommodations can be made for applicants with disabilities, please indicate your accommodation needs when applying.

Current Opportunities

We are currently hiring for the following positions for the 2025 season:

– Driver
– Medical Staff
– Maintenance Staff
– Kitchen Assistant
– Trail Blazer Section Head
– Child Care
– Campcraft Instructor

Submit an application today!

First Year Leader applications are due by January 7th after which time we will begin interviews.

Trip Leader Certification Requirements

Certification Requirements – please plan ahead to ensure you are certified for summer!

All trip leaders need:
– CPR C plus a Wilderness First Aid certification (for first year staff this means a WFA, WAFA or WFR)

– Current Bronze cross

– Have camp leadership and trip leadership experience (WLIT program completion, VII program completion or equivalent)

– Mental Health First Aid Certification

River Runner Staff Additional Requirements (if you are a third year staff use this as your guideline)
– WFR

– White Water Rescue Technician – II

Bay Trip Staff Additional Requirements

– ORCKA MW II or PC equivalent

– Two years (min) trip leading experience as staff

– WFR

– White Water Rescue Technician – III

VI Staff Additional Requirements

– One leader must have ORCKA MW Instructor or PC equivalent

– Three years trip leading experience as staff

VII Staff Additional Requirements
– One leader must have ORCKA MW II Instructor (or equivalent)

– Four years of trip leadership experience as staff (or equivalent days leading)

If you are applying for a role other than trip leader please contact [email protected] for qualification requirements for that specific role. Thank you.