Maintenance-in-Training (MIT)


May 12-30, 2025

Pictured above is one of our Assistant Property Managers, Siebren Kuitert.

Come join us for our MIT Program: May 12-30!

Join Luc Lepage, Unicamp’s Property Manager, with over 20 years experience for a positive community-centred mentorship opportunity. This program offers participants (age 18+) the opportunity to learn the inner workings of Unicamp including the care and use of tools, and skills for carpentry, plumbing, electrical, painting, and landscaping. Focus is on the ethics of team work and the value of community in a supportive learning environment. Participants (ages 18+) are given the opportunity to learn the opening, workings and maintenance of Unicamp from the Property Manager’s perspective. Care and use of tools, plumbing, electrical, and carpentry are included along with ethics of team work and the value of community. Projects spearheaded by MIT in the past include:

  • building a dock;
  • installing a beach shelter;
  • installation of hot water in dorms;
  • renovation of Summerhill cottage;
  • widening Unicamp’s access road;
  • building the dining hall deck roof.

This 3 week program is led and mentored by Luc Lepage, Unicamp’s Property Manager, and other amazing Unicamp community members! In addition to valuable experience in a positive community-centred learning environment, participants receive room and board and a $100 per week stipend. This program is 5 days on, 2 days off. You are welcome to stay on-site and enjoy the beautiful property on your days off.

To apply for MIT, click here.

For any questions, please email director@unicampofontario.ca or propertymanager@unicampofontario.ca