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.  

 

GGC is actively searching for an Activity Risk Assessor

Remote work arrangement. 

 

About this Opportunity

 

Reporting to the Manager, Member Risk, in this role, you will be a part of the Member Risk team, supporting the implementation of Safe Guide processes for members across the country. This position will supplement the team of volunteer Safe Guide Assessors, by supporting the Safe Guide assessment process in Councils with smaller assessment teams and during peak assessment times when volume is high. Additionally, the Activity Assessor will support the Member Risk team by completing administrative tasks, such as processing incident reports.

 

In this role you will be responsible for:  

 

Position Specific

Support Guiders in their planning of activities by reviewing Safe Guide forms to ensure plans meet Safe Guide requirements.Review and understand emergency response planning for activities and provide an educated assessment of the activity, location, weather conditions and age of participants.Communicate with internal/external stakeholders to obtain additional information or clarification and confirm processes, as required.Support the Safe Guide assessment process by managing the Safe Guide Assessors vacation calendar, reassigning files that are marked as “conflict of interest” and taking on other SurveyMonkey Apply administrative tasks.Review and process incident reports and refer reports for follow-up as necessary.Manage inboxes that are overseen by the Member Risk teamApply organizational policies regarding inclusivity to content, member communication and customer service. 

General

Adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.Liaise with other departments as required.Provide general, ongoing support to members/volunteers, responding to/directing inquiries and consulting with the appropriate groups and individuals to support the mission and vision of GGC.Other duties as assigned.

 

You are the ideal candidate if you have: 

 

Education, Designations and Certifications

Relevant post-secondary degree/diploma in outdoor education or a related field of study or equivalent experience relating to planning and risk assessment in the areas of camping, outdoor activities, water activities and tripping.

Prior Work Experience

Experience in implementing risk management and safety protocols in youth-serving organizations.Specific experience relating to risk management in the areas of camping, outdoor activities, water activities and tripping, and virtual activities.Experience in leading/organizing multi-day trips.

 

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Ability to apply protocols and guidelines in reference documents (for example Safe Guide, or Code of Conduct) to submitted planning document and make decisions on planning compliance.Proficient with MS Office (Office 365) and ability to quicky learn and use new digital tools.Excellent time management skills and able to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.Solution focused and able to adapt well to change.Excellent communication, customer service and problem-solving skills

Benefits:

 

What’s in it for you?

 

We offer generous health benefits (Health, dental, vision, Health Service Spending Account).Paid time off.Collaborative hybrid/remote work environment.Fun and friendly work environment and work-life balance.

 

Hiring Range: $45,600.00- $53,820.00

 

If this sounds like a job tailor-made for you, apply today! 

 

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.

 

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