This part-time position requires someone who lives on-site at Camp NeeKauNis (Waubaushene, Ontario) and serves as a steward, caretaker, and welcoming presence. The Resident Friend is accountable to CYM’s General Secretary-Treasurer and a designated person from the Camp NeeKauNis Committee.
Canadian Yearly Meeting (CYM) of the Religious Society of Friends is the formal name of the main organization of Quakers in Canada. Quakers are a faith group. CYM is made up of different meetings, groups, and committees. Quakers within the worship community do most of our work with CYM’s paid staff support. Camp NeeKauNis is a Quaker-run, intergenerational summer camp under the care of CYM and operates with the support of a dedicated, volunteer-run steering committee and subcommittees. More information about Camp NeeKauNis can be found here: https://www.neekaunis.org/
The work includes:
- Playing an integral role in the day-to-day maintenance, repair, and upkeep of buildings and grounds.
- Good communication skills that foster a welcoming atmosphere and collaboration with a broad array of volunteers, vendors, and staff.
- Ensuring that site maintenance, facilities, and grounds align with legal requirements, along with camp needs, budget and values.
- Supporting communications efforts to grow camp.
The ideal candidate will have:
- More than one year (preferably 3-5 years) of experience in building maintenance and cleaning, or similar roles.
- Ability to live on-site year-round.
- Knowledge of general building maintenance, custodial duties, and repairs and with basic carpentry abilities; basic plumbing and electrical abilities considered an asset.
- Excellent interpersonal and written skills.
- Ability to work within a faith context based on Quaker values, practices and testimonies (or openness to learning about them).
- Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- Proven skills in working both independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, able to think on your feet.
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
- High school diploma. Relevant post-secondary education is an asset.
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment (up to 50 lbs).
- Hiring is conditional upon provision of a vulnerable sector police check.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
- Familiarity with health and safety standards, workplace hazardous materials information system, and other legal requirements for residential camps (or willingness to learn).
- Proficiency in Windows (Word, Excel), Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive, Gmail), and communication software (Zoom, teams).
- Pleasant, calm, and professional demeanour.
- CPR & First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain them)
- Provincial certification for water drinking systems (or willingness to obtain it).
- Knowledge of Ontario’s Managed Forest Program (or willingness to acquire it).
- Awareness of necessary precautions for minimizing potential wildlife damage (or willingness to learn this).
To view the detailed job description and required skills/qualifications, click on this link.
Location: on-site at Camp NeeKauNis (Waubaushene, Ontario):
- On-site presence required.
- Occasional weekend work for work bees, site maintenance, and Committee meetings.
- Available to work weekends or evenings in emergency situations
Working Conditions & Physical Demands: The majority of work takes place outdoors, with exposure to environmental conditions, including rain, heat, and cold. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Frequent pushing, pulling, and bending. Extended periods of standing and walking on uneven terrain.
Hours: 20 hours per week. While some availability during regular work hours will be necessary to collaborate with colleagues and volunteers, some weekend and/or evening work may be required.
Compensation: This position includes accommodation, utilities, and parking in exchange for duties performed and hours worked. Accommodation is a furnished, 2-bedroom, one-bathroom house with a large living and dining room and a fully equipped kitchen. This is a taxable benefit valued at $ 2,637.00/month.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to before 4 p.m. on February 1st 2027. While we thank those who apply for their interest, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
