Camp counsellors working at seasonal residential camps during the summer season are exempt from the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) requirement. Camp counsellor are individuals whose normal work consist of supervising and guiding children in summer camp activities, leading sports, crafts, games and other recreational activities. Also, where the campers and the camp counsellors stay overnight at the camp.

Applicants need to provide proof that they have met the requirements for an LMIA-exempt job offer such as:

• a letter from the employer in Canada outlining the following:

o the organization’s purpose and mission and the type of camp (residential versus day camp),

o the offer of employment can have this information

• evidence demonstrating that they have knowledge and skills that will support their intended position as a camp counsellor

o school transcripts, letter from a previous employer and certificates

The LMIA-exempt work permit will be issued for the period of the offer of employment or until the expiry of the travel document.

An LMIA would be required if the seasonal camp counsellor opportunity turns into a year-round one.