Company Mission

Muskoka Woods is a Christian youth development organization that welcomes everyone to an experience for a lifetime. Located on the shores of beautiful Lake Rosseau, we specialize in summer camp, school trips, group retreats and leadership development for all ages. We exist to inspire youth to shape their world.

Job Description

The Support team makes up a variety of different positions that keep camp running smoothly. Whether it's supporting our ministry for guests and staff, providing excellent customer service and more, the Support team puts in the work behind the scenes.

The HR Intern plays a key role by assisting the HR Team with a variety of administrative and staff-focused tasks. This includes managing course enrollments, name tags, time-off tracking, Growth Rings preparation, and seasonal administrative projects. The HR Intern also supports the Summer Volunteer Program through interviews, reference checks, and arrival coordination, and helps facilitate smooth staff arrivals and departures. In addition, they assist with navigating low-level staff issues as directed and provide office coverage, including one evening on-call each week with support from a full-time HR team member. Through their work, the HR Intern helps create a positive and well-supported environment for all Muskoka Woods staff.

Leadership staff are regularly assigned to the Shutdown schedule and the Dining Room Maitre'd schedule.
Leadership staff also contribute to the overall ministry to staff and are required to lead a staff small group and participate in our One to One staff mentoring program.
All leadership staff contribute to alternate duties on guest arrival and departure days as well as the weekend stayover program.
Leadership staff may be required to act as a "Staff Dorm Parent" within their accommodations. Expectations include: establishing and maintaining a healthy cabin culture, supporting and upholding all Muskoka Woods policies as well as directly addressing any conflicts that arise within the accommodations to the best of their ability.

Staff are required to attend all meetings as outlined during staff training including Cadence and Small Group.

Skills and Attributes Required

Muskoka Woods is looking for staff whose personal values match the MW Core Values which includes having a passion for working with children and youth.

The HR Intern must be organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn about human resources in a dynamic, people-focused environment. They should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, allowing them to build positive relationships and handle sensitive information with professionalism and discretion. With excellent time management and multitasking abilities, they must balance a variety of administrative responsibilities and adapt quickly to changing priorities. A proactive and dependable team player, the HR Intern approaches each task with initiative and a service-oriented mindset. They possess sound judgment, empathy, and a genuine interest in supporting others, contributing to a welcoming and efficient workplace culture.

Salary Range

$250 – $280 per week plus room and board.

Contract Dates:

Remote Work: May 4th – June 5th 2026
Summer Contract Dates: June 8th to September 5th 2026

** Please note that the HR Intern is required to start training and work remotely in May (flexible start date). Minimum wage will be paid for hourly training leading up to the summer. They will then move to the Resort on June 8th, 2026 for the remainder of their contract.

Full Summer Bonus

Each leadership employee who commits their entire summer (with some exceptions for Classic) will qualify for a $400 bonus to be given at the end of the summer.

Essential Functions Required

• Be able to help guests and staff in emergencies
• Have the strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of guests and/or staff
• Work efficiently for 7-9 hours at a time
• Participate in work projects that involve lifting and carrying 10-30 lbs
• Have the ability to travel around camp with guests
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff and guests

Additional Notes

• All staff are required to uphold the Muskoka Woods Vision and Mission, Core Values and Aspirations, as well as all policies and procedures as outlined during our Staff Development Week held at the beginning of your contract.
• All Counsellors stay in a cabin with our guests. All other staff stay in shared staff accommodation.
• All Staff are required to live on property in Rosseau, Ontario for the duration of their contract.

Apply now via Muskoka Woods' online application process. You'll need to create an account (or use a previously created one) and apply online.