Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC), a national membership-based organization, empowers every girl in Guiding to discover herself and be everything she wants to be. Our mission is to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls. Together, we’re building our vision of A better world, by girls .

Girl Guides of Canada is actively seeking a Waterfront Director (Contract April 1- August 31, 2026)

About This Opportunity Reporting to the Camp Olave Management Personnel Coordinator , in this role, you will be a part of the Camp Olave Summer Staff Team. With over 1500 meters of ocean beach overlooking the scenic Georgia Strait, this position will allow you to play an important part in the girls’ fun, friendship, adventures and discovery at Camp Olave. The camp has been operating for over 95 years providing a variety of camping experiences for girls. In this exciting position your main responsibility will be to ensure the safety of participants in all waterfront activities including swimming, kayaking and canoeing. Additionally, you will support other activities in the camp such as leading girls through various nature programs and special events

Position Specifics In this role you will

• Supervise all aquatic personnel and activities (equipment, boating, first aid, emergency procedures, reporting, etc.) for the waterfront.
• Define the roles and responsibilities of all aquatic personnel including the lifeguards, lifesavers and watchers
• Ensure the waterfront equipment and management confirms to the Lifesaving Society Waterfront Guidelines or municipal and/or provincial regulations, whichever is higher.
• Ensues that the Girl Guides of Canda’s Safe Guide manual procedures are followed as it pertains to swimming and boating.
• Ensuring the Emergency Response Plan is effective.
• Teach and train waterfront staff in Safe Guide policies, camp policies, camp programming and other waterfront related trainings
• Contacts and schedules activities (waterfront related and other camp activities) for all camps prior to their arrival.
• Ensures that all participants receive safety instructions prior to any activity.
• Completes daily inspections of the waterfront safety equipment, first aid kits, boathouse, boats and related equipment and reports any concerns or deficiencies to the COMC Personnel Coordinator.
• Responsible to close the waterfront including the boathouse after the summer season and make recommendations for any upgrades or deficiencies.

In Addition To The Waterfront Activities

• Assists with nature programs for campers by performing such duties as:
• Demonstrating activities and displays in the Nature House
• Leading nature walks on the beach and along trails.
• Conducting evening nature programs such as an introduction to astronomy
• Ensuring that the self-guided nature materials (located in the office) are always ready for use and providing orientation in their use for Guiders.
• Coordinates with the Low Ropes Site Manager to ensure that facilitators are available for weekends during May and June
• Facilitates the Low Ropes course during July and August
• Trains Guiders to the archery program so that they may safely lead their own Unit in the activity.
• Implements special events (e.g. sandcastle building, campfires…)
• When not working with campers the Maintenance Manager and/or the Caretaker will instruct you for various jobs around the property – e.g. gardening, painting

General

• Adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.
• Provide general, ongoing support to members/volunteers, respond to/direct inquiries and consult with the appropriate groups and individuals to support the mission and vision of GGC.
• Apply organizational policies regarding diversity, inclusivity and equity to content, member communication and customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the incumbent(s) of this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and activities required of the position.

Requirements

• Current NLS Waterfront Award. Candidates with NLS Pool are welcome to apply and if hired the NLS Waterfront course fee will be reimbursed upon successful completion.
• Resume and reference letters documenting at least 2 years (or 750hours) of employment experience in a similar position.
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
• Paddle Canada Intermediate Lake Skills Tandem, or equivalent courses in your Province or Territory, or reference letter and documented experience that includes righting and re-entry into a capsized boat
• Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Skills Level 1, or equivalent courses in your Province or Territory, or reference letter and documented experience that includes righting and re-entry into a capsized boat
• Demonstrate competence and experience in operating and facilitating activity for all boats and equipment at the waterfront
• Demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of Safe Guide procedures in the Swimming and Boating Planning Guides
• 19 years of age or over

Assets

• Environmental Studies

Hourly Rate: $30.45

This position will remain open until filled. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Submissions without a cover letter will not be considered. Please note that GGC accepts all genders for job applications. GGC is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We value a recruitment and selection process that is inclusive and barrier-free, and we encourage applications from people who are racialized, Indigenous, people from the 2SLGBTQI+ community, people with disabilities and other equity seeking groups. GGC welcomes girls and women – cisgender and transgender – as well as non-binary people who are comfortable in spaces that focus on and are driven by the experience of girls.

Upon request, Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada will make available accommodations during the recruitment process. Please note we do not require applicants to identify as a person with disability, or to disclose their disability, to request or access accommodation. Accommodation requests should be made

in advance to People & Culture at HR@girlguides.ca .

We thank all candidates for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.