Lifesaving Society Manitoba – Board of Directors – Call for Nominations 2025

Passionate about water safety? Committed to the goal of a Manitoba free from drowning and water-related injury? Contribute to the community, enhance your governance skills, and make a meaningful impact through volunteer service on our Board of Directors.

 

The Lifesaving Society is a national charity working to prevent drowning and water-related injuries, through lifesaving training programs, Water Smart® public education, water incident research, safety management services and lifesaving sport. Lifesaving Society Manitoba is the provincial branch of the Lifesaving Society Canada responsible for operations within Manitoba.

 

Lifesaving Society Manitoba seeks interested and qualified volunteers to serve on our Board of Directors for a two-year term that begins at our Annual General Meeting on 23 April 2025. We are recruiting for four Director positions.

Eligibility

To serve on the Board of Directors, candidates are required to be:

• 18 years of age or older.
• ordinarily resident in the Province of Manitoba.
• not disqualified from sitting as a director on the Board of a corporation/registered charity operating in Manitoba.
• able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per year to Board activities.

Qualifications

Candidates will ideally possess experience with risk management and government relations; a commitment to the Lifesaving Society’s mission and vision; and the ability to work as part of a team of diverse individuals. Previous experience with non-profit, charitable governance experience would be an asset.

Responsibilities

The Board of Directors is responsible for ensuring Lifesaving Society Manitoba meets its mission and complies with the laws and regulations that govern its business. The Board oversees the work of the Executive Director and is responsible for setting strategic direction, providing financial oversight, and ensuring good governance of Lifesaving Society Manitoba. Directors have a fiduciary duty to act in the best interests of the organization. For more details, please refer to the Job Description in Appendix A.

Benefits

Joining the Board of Directors gives you the opportunity to set the strategic direction and governance of Lifesaving Society Manitoba, which will have an impact on water safety in the province. You will have the opportunity to experience the satisfaction of being part of a charitable organization devoted to safe, enjoyable aquatics for all in Manitoba. You will work with a dedicated team of staff and volunteers. Your volunteer service may even be recognized by the Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth Council, a globally recognized lifesaving organization.

Nomination Process

If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors, please complete the nomination form contained in this package. Submit the form and required supporting documentation to info@lifesaving.mb.ca. Once your complete application has been received, the Governance Committee will contact you to discuss your candidacy further.

Board of Directors Nomination Form – 2025

If you have questions, please contact info@lifesaving.mb.ca.

 

Thank you for your interest!

 

Deadline to apply: Monday, March 3, 2025.