2026 CPD application

PGC Community Programs Director 2026 Application

for qualified young adults minimum age 21

Part 1 - Vision and Qualification

Our vision and Project information:

With a strong vision to build up next generation as passionate leaders, Peoples Gospel Church is excitingly planning our children and youth summer outreach and development with youth & children ministries from May to August 2025.

We are hiring ONE(1) Community Programs Director this year. He or she will be the one who creates and develops a vibrant and impactful children and youth development program that builds up young lives. This candidate will be mentored and supervised by the Family Pastor of PGC and closely working with 2 other pastors who are also building up young people.

Summer is a leadership and community building engine in our ministry. This is a strategy aiming to invest in young people's lives through the existing resource of our church community so we can build a healthy, uplifting and serving group of young people who will be modelled to love children and youth.

Our vision is to create community building strategy to achieve a three-fold purpose of

1. Building a group of post secondary youth leaders (Youth Development Coordinators) to transform community. You will get to know them, guide and empower them through this summer project with quality and meaningful project for growth of their own and that of the younger team they will be leading.

2. Ensure these coordinators to passionately develop a summer ministry for building Grade 8-12 youth team, so that they will become passionate and capable leaders to make an impact on younger children that reflects Christ's love for all people

3. Building up children spiritually by enjoying a fun-filled Bible camp experience led by Christian youth and young adults who are dedicated to mentor them. Let the little children come to Jesus and experience His love through us. We are looking for passionate and experienced young individuals for such exciting vision and mission.

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The ideal candidate will be:

a mature Christian with a genuine relationship with God; active in church and ministry.
Minimum 1 year experience as Camp Manager/Director (or equivalent), with strong references.
Proven ministry experience leading children and youth.
Demonstrates enthusiasm, respect, and cooperation.
Post-secondary age (college/university level) at project start.
Enjoys working with children and youth; patient, positive role model and mentor.
Committed to Plan to Protect® training standards and protocols (safe, abuse-free environment).
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Team player with ability to build relationships across age groups.
Skilled in prioritization, time management, organization, and flexibility.
Competent in visual communication and social media (flyers, posters, short videos).
Excellent interpersonal skills; able to prevent and resolve conflicts.
Preferred: experience with online meeting platforms, graphic/video editing and production.
Cantonese and/or Mandarin language ability an asset.
Mandatory Police Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.
Valid CPR Level C (within 2 years) and Emergency/Standard First Aid
certification.

Reporting to:

Family and English ministries' Pastors of PGC

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Roles and Responsibilities

Under the supervision of pastors and leaders, you will plan and lead the summer project with clear goals, guiding your team to invest in the well-being of children and youth while modeling Christian passion and excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead young leaders to serve with care and intentionality, blessing children through camp ministry.
Shine for Christ in the community by supporting families, children, and coordinating volunteers.
Assist pastors with registration, execution, feedback collection, and overall project planning.
Keep the Family Pastor informed of progress and urgent matters.
Promote high standards of mental, emotional, and social well-being for youth and children.

Children’s and Youth's Camp Leadership:

Supervise the Youth Development Coordinators Team, including the Chief Coordinator.
Oversee program planning, schedules, databases, and communication networks.
Provide guidance, assign tasks, and give timely feedback to Vice Coordinators, Counsellors, and trainees.
Ensure smooth execution of the VBS curriculum and administrative details.
Maintain organized records and reporting structures.

Teamwide Responsibilities:

Uphold health and safety policies, including incident reporting.
Attend required training (Plan-to-Protect®, orientation, program training, team-building).
Pioneer and implement an in-person camp program from scratch.
Plan and analyze curriculum to deliver a healthy, educational, community-building experience.
Engage with church leaders to connect children with community service opportunities.
Communicate clearly, organize manpower, and model strong character and leadership.
Lead morning devotions, daily briefings, and debriefings.
Develop creative outreach to parents and campers, including post-camp worship celebrations.
Manage registration receipts, monitor camp operations, and provide daily evaluations.
Follow safety and emergency procedures.
Prepare final evaluation reports and conduct exit interviews.
Cast vision beyond summer camp, connecting campers and youth teams to ongoing church resources.

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Work schedule

Dates: May 26 – Aug 11, 2026

Full‑time commitment. Expect 40 hours per week.
No partial weeks, days, or vacation allowed during the work term.
During the job period, you are expected to join PGC Sunday services and post worship ministries so that you can fully connect and serve the community.

May 26th - June 19th (4 Full weeks for mentorship, community development and ministry preparation)

You will lead the Youth Development Coordinator(s) while being mentored by PGC pastors in both spiritual growth and practical ministry skills.
Under their guidance, you will learn to study, plan, develop, and lead pastoral ministries that help younger youth grow in faith and community.
You will assist in planning and leading weekly youth programs with youth leaders, with opportunities to lead sports nights, outings, and teach Bible lessons.
By participating in and shadowing pastoral visitations (where appropriate), you will also gain insight into the caring and relational side of ministry.

Sample Weekly time during this period:
- Mainly work from home and 1 day reading and Word ministry,
- 1.5 day VBS planning and admin,
- 1.5 day youth week planning and admin,
- 1 day PGC ministry visit/follow-up follow-up, interviewing volunteers, getting familiar with campers
- Weekly in person team meeting on Thursday morning mentoring and training with all pastors and the Community Project Director

June 22-June 26 (1 week by which ALL CAMP PLANS AND DETAILS COMPLETED)

ALL CAMP PLANNING and Job assignments for all team members MUST BE DONE THIS WEEK, FOR Counselors & CITs to implement next week

June 29-July 10 (2 WEEKS of full team preparation)

During these two weeks, the entire team—including all Counselors and Counselors‑in‑Training—will work together to prepare for summer camp.

Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at MCBC.
After dismissal, additional time will be spent on group preparation and evening communication.
Commitment: Full 40‑hour work week
Focus: Planning and delivering a dynamic, fun‑filled, leadership‑building camp experience for children and youth.
- Responsibilities: oversee and organize Coordinators, Counselors and CITs so they feel confident and competant to lead for camp. This includes:
  - Training and equipping camp counselors
  - Preparing materials and activities
  - Organizing outings and camp logistics

Camp Weeks: July 13 – Aug 6

On Camp hours: 8:00am - 5:10pm

Children’s Camp: 2 weeks (ages 4–11)
Youth Camp: 2 weeks (8 days, ages 12–15)
August 5: Tentative Youth Sleepover at MCBC
- Dismissal at 4:00 p.m
- Sleepover begins at 7:00 p.m
- Team dismissal on Thursday at 1:00 p.m

Post‑Camp & Follow‑Up: August 7 – 11

After all camps conclude, the youth team will focus on evaluation, ministry transition, and planning for the school year. This week will also include team bonding and a fun day.

August 7: Team evaluation and clean‑up at MCBC (9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
August 9: Camp Celebration Sunday Worship at PCA
August 10–11: Post‑camp follow‑up and ministry planning (location and time TBA)

Team Bonding: 2 events will be scheduled during the work term.

CAMP Location: Markham Chinse Baptist Church (9580 Woodbine Ave, Markham, ON L6C 1H8)

Pay / Honorarium

This position is funded through Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ), with approval expected in April 2026.
Under Federal government CSJ criteria, the successful applicant will be paid $21.5 per hour, 40 hours per week for from May 26 to Aug 11 (according to the CSJ application approval).
Application contact: Pastor Connie Liu (pgckids@gmail.com)

Interview and Hiring Condition:

Camp depends on CSJ approval and successful rental of Camp Venue
Only shortlisted qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews.
Offers will be made after all the interviews have been completed.
The application window will close once all positions are filled.
Mandatory Police Vulnerable Sector Check clearance required before camp begins (for those 18+ at the start date).

Upon confirmation of hiring, all candidates must go through and get a Valid CPR level C, Emergency (or standard) First Aid certificate.

Enquiries: Pastor Connie Liu pgckids@gmail.com

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First & Last name

Gender

Date of birth: (Month/Date/Year)

Date

Address

Street no, name, city

Street Address Line 2

Postal Code

Cell Phone

Email address

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Name of Post-Secondary Institution(s): (will be or currently attending):

Current grade/year/graduated year

Area of study & degree or any diploma received

Current job title and Company Name (if any),

Spiritual History & Family Relationship:

Date you first invited Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior

Date of baptism (if applicable)

Churches you attended and attending in the past 5 years

What do you see are the greatest needs of today's young generation and how do you see our church can change or make a difference for them?

Describe when and where you last served as a Camp Manager or Director in children's or youth camp:

Ministry you have been serving at churches or other Christian organizations. Describe what are they and for how long

What are your favorite Bible verse(s) and why?

Please share your long term career goal

Tell us your relationship with your family members

What are your passion/talents/gifts to contribute? Check the following that apply

Anything to add for your talents/gifts that could help children in camp

Interview Demonstration: If selected for an interview, you will be asked to give a 5 to 10 minutes demonstration of an object lesson or DIY activity that teaches a simple biblical truth. Present it to the interviewers as if they were your campers. Examples include: A gospel illustration, a simple science project, a trick or skill demonstration, singing a meaningful song etc. Please initial below to acknowledge this requirement.

If you have any links that can share your past leading examples or production in summer camp. Please attach here

Is there anything we should know about your personal or accommodation needs so we can support you at work?”

Please provide two references – one (a) must be from your past summer camp leading supervisor, and one other (b) that can be from your church pastors, ministry leader or counsellor or your school teacher. The referees must be unrelated to you.

1st Reference Name

1st Reference phone number

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Relationship to you

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2nd Reference Name

2nd reference Phone Number

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PGC 2026 Hiring Application for Community Programs Director

Please attach 2 other documents to complete your registration here 1. Your resume 2. Your salvation testimony describing how and when did you accept Jesus as your Lord, how did your life change and describe how your devotional life and struggles you maybe experiencing. Describe how you keep growing in your relationship in the LORD.

You can upload the PDFs here

Code of Conduct. All team members must comply and agree to all listed below

I understand and will comply with the enforcement of the team's NO PHONE POLICY during working hours unless the Camp manager advises to use it for necessary purposes like filming or recording. Phones will be collected at the beginning of day and be put into a team phone basket. Team will use personal laptops for work and I can bring my laptop for teamwork.I will respect my assigned serving time by coming punctually, and I will actively communicate this schedule or any time conflict to my leader ahead of time.I understand that my hiring can be terminated if I have any intolerable behavior or attitude towards anyone, or if there are evidences that my speech, my conduct, my faith and my purity is questionable that may stumble others, as stated 1 Tim 4:12 in the Bible (Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.)I understand use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, foul language, bullying or any form of violence will not be tolerated and may result in termination of employment/volunteer serviceNo dating relationship within team members and campers are allowed during the camp.I will dress modestly for work and camp to reflect the beauty and purity as a Christ follower. No tight-fitting, revealing, deep or low cut, crop-tops or mini skirts are allowed for girls.I will avoid gossip about other children and team members. I will seek to actively communicate kindly and honestly for all needs to related people as early as possible. I can seek Camp Pastor and Camp Manager's help immediately whenever I need help.I will avoid forming cliques that divide the unity of camp. I will seek to be inclusive, encouraging and supportive to all.

Upon confirmation of hiring, all candidates must submit the following documents to complete your application

A police check record for Vulnerable Sector screening (if you're born on or before May 21st, 2007). Regular PGC attendees will be reimbursed please keep the original receipt.Valid CPR level C, Emergency (or standard) First Aid certificate.I give Peoples Gospel Church (PGC) officials the authority to act on my behalf in case of emergency.I authorize PGC officials or staff to sign a consent form for medical treatment and to authorize any physician or hospital to provide medical assessment, treatment or procedures for me. I am responsible for any expenses caused by emergency treatment or services in case of any accident.I agree that PGC will not be liable for any legal or other consequences resulting from any accidents. I undertake and agree to indemnify and hold blameless PGC, its personnel, Directors and Board from and against any losses, costs, damages or injury, harm or death suffered as a result of being part of the activities organized by PGC, as well as of any medical treatment authorized by the supervising individuals representing PGC.I assume ALL legal responsibility including any health care expenses incurred at a hospital or medical clinic in a medical emergency for injury or sickness for me. PGC accepts no responsibility for refusal of care if the Provincial health card information is not provided. I understand use of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, foul language, swearing, bullying and violence will not be tolerated and may result in termination of employment/volunteer service.I give permission for PGC to use my photographs, videos and sound recordings in any media form. I have read, understood and agreed to the terms and above.I acknowledge that PGC team will use whatsapp and discord as main platform for team communication. I agree that I will open and use these 2 apps responsibly.

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Part 2 - Application form