Camp Cadicasu

How long have you been in business?

1930

How many locations do you have in Calgary and across Canada/internationally? What locations are hiring locally in Calgary and area?

1 location in Kananaskis, AB. We are currently hiring for this location where staff live on site for the summer.

How many people work for your company/organization? How many locally?

During the summer months, we employ about 50-60 youth locally and internationally. About 45 of those individuals are local, the remainder international.

What types of positions do you offer? (Ie. Full time, part time, seasonal, contract etc.)

Seasonal positions. Most staff work for 9 weeks in the summer (1 training + 8 weeks of camp). There may be an opportunity to extend work into the fall until November or begin early in May.

What are the benefits of working for your company? Discounts, incentives, scholarships etc.

We are a very tight-knit community. Staff members should expect endless memories, life-long friendships and developing leadership skills. We provide in-depth training to help achieve success. It's a great opportunity, and of course, you're living and working in the beautiful Kananaskis! Staff members often plan road trips and travelling during time off.

Describe opportunities for career growth and advancement.

There is always opportunity to move up into the senior staff team for employees who return again for another summer! There's a lot of different positions (with skill sets) available and has something for everyone. It's a great opportunity to get involved in a non-profit regarding sustainability; childcare is very important in our community and often applied to further jobs and/or education employment in the future.

Please list any social responsibility initiatives is your organization currently involved in.

Environmental sustainability as at the core of who we are! Located in beautiful Kananaskis, there is a large emphasis on how to be environmentally friendly and respect the environment around us. 

How would someone find out about opportunities at your company? How can a candidate apply?

Through our website cadicasu.com! All open job opportunities are posted on our website with respective job positions, descriptions and more information. Applicants can apply by sending a resume, cover letter and three (3) references to info@cadicasu.com.

Describe your hiring and interview process?

We receive applications via email including a resume, cover letter and 3 references. From there, your application is forwarded to our hiring team who will assess it and schedule an interview with you. After a 45 minute interview, we will be in touch regarding the status of your application! If successful, you'll sign your contract and then get set up in our staff portal.

What do you look for in an employee?

• Love for the outdoors and passion in working with children/education.
• Strong emphasis on environmentalism, leadership skills and enthusiasm.
• Preference will be given to candidates for experience in childcare and/or summer camps, backpacking/hiking and additional certifications (ie. mental health first aid, lifeguarding). 

What type of education/training/equipment do you require?

Standard First Aid and CPR C. All employees are required to get a Police Check (with vulnerable section if 18+). All employees must be enrolled in grade 10 or higher. Higher educational certifications required for specialized positions on our senior staff team.

What is the minimum age required to work for your company? Are there different age requirements for different positions?

17 is the minimum age (on or before June 29 2025). Other positions on our senior staff team may have additional requirements for higher age due to the certifications required. (ie. Trip Leader must be 21+).

Provide a wage range for entry level positions.

Starts at $360/week. Room and board (housing/food) is provided for all working days. More details on our website.

What are the hours of the business and general shift times? Are there a minimum number of hours someone needs to work per week? Is there flexibility regarding school schedules?

Generally, staff members begin work by 8:30am and work until 9pm. Breaks are provided, and staff may be on-call depending on position in the evenings.

Is a uniform provided or do employees have to pay for it?

Uniform is provided and must be worn 2x/week. Remainder is casual dress.