[Hiring] Activity Risk Assessor @Girl Guides of Canada

Role Description

Girl Guides of Canada is actively seeking an Activity Risk Assessor with a remote working arrangement. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Member Risk, you will be 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 during peak assessment times and assist with administrative tasks.

• 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 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 overseen by the Member Risk team.
• Apply organizational policies regarding inclusivity to content, member communication, and customer service.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in implementing risk management and safety protocols in youth-serving organizations.
• Specific experience relating to risk management in camping, outdoor activities, water activities, tripping, and virtual activities.
• Experience in leading/organizing multi-day trips.
• Ability to apply protocols and guidelines in reference documents (e.g., Safe Guide, Code of Conduct) to submitted planning documents and make decisions on planning compliance.
• Proficient with MS Office (Office 365) and ability to quickly 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.

Requirements

• Experience as a volunteer Safe Guide Assessor.
• Experience in membership-based organizations, associations, or non-profit organizations.
• Experience working with volunteers.
• Knowledge of Girl Guides of Canada.
• Experience planning and leading overnight, camping, water-based, travel, or outdoor activities for youth.
• Current or previous camping, hiking, swimming, lifeguarding, canoeing, kayaking, or stand-up paddleboarding certification.
• French language skills/fluency (and any other language spoken in Canada).

Benefits

• Hiring Range: $45,600-$53,820.
• GGC is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Accommodations available during the recruitment process upon request.