Provincial roles are posted here, including Nova Scotia Council positions, Advisers (volunteers that take care of a specific initiative or area, like Program Adviser, etc.), Youth Forum, members of committees (Specialty Communities) and more. Successful candidates will need to become members of Girl Guides of Canada.
Diversity is our strength, and Girl Guides of Canada ("GGC") is committed to diversity within our community and encourages applications from racialized persons/persons of colour, Indigenous Peoples, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons and others who face systemic barriers.
See below for open opportunities. All positions involve an application, interview, and reference checks.
Upon request, GGC will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process.
Thank you for your interest in GGC!
Provincial Operations
To apply for any position please submit the Volunteer Application Form
Provincial Advisers and Liaisons
NS Marketing and Communications Adviser
(Formerly NS PR and Communication) The Marketing and Communications Adviser enhances the visibility, engagement and public awareness of Girl Guides of Canada (GGC) within the provincial council jurisdiction. Through innovative communication strategies and collaborative efforts, this role ensures that GGC’s mission, programs and events are effectively promoted to diverse audiences while upholding brand standards and fostering an inclusive, positive image of the organization. The Adviser leads marketing and communications efforts to support membership growth and strengthen community connections. Available now. Position Description.
NS Program Adviser
The Program Adviser supports the delivery of high-quality, inclusive and impactful programming for girls and youth within the provincial council’s jurisdiction. By fostering collaboration, creativity and alignment to Girl Guides of Canada’s strategic goals, the Program Adviser ensures that programming inspires and empowers all members. Additionally, the role promotes awareness of global and local issues relevant to girls, youth and women while contributing to the development of innovative program opportunities. Available now. Position Description.
Provincial Property Management Committee
Treasurer
- Support the respective Provincial Camp Property Chair in all financial matters for the five NS camp properties. Ensuring all GGC financial practices for reporting, p-card management, expense allocations, etc. are followed.
Oversight Lead
- Support the respective Provincial Properties Oversight Leads in upholding various government regulations and Girl Guides of Canada policies.
Public Relations & Project Lead(s)
- To promote and support Provincial Camp Properties. Support the Provincial Camp Projects Maintenance Team Lead and Improvements Team Lead as required to ensure smooth execution of camp maintenance and improvements.
Camp Property Positions
- Provincial Camp Property Secretary
- Supports the Chair and Committee for administrative needs helping the Committee run smoothly. Great opportunity for someone who wants to share their administrative skills!
- Provincial Camp Property Oversight Coordinator
- Familiar with or willing to learn about current trends and issues within the food protection industry.
- Working with the Camp team, ensures inspections of kitchens are performed to ensure facilities adhere to standards set out by the Dept of Environment, ensuring any deficiencies that impact food storage and preparation are addressed in a timely manner. This position requires the person to hold a current (within the past 5 years) Food Handlers Certification Course approved by the Nova Scotia Department of Environment – Food Protection.
- Provincial Camp Property Maintenance and Improvement Coordinator(s)
- Working with the Property Camp Oversight Coordinator coordinate required work with the Caretaker and camp volunteers to execute ongoing maintenance needs. In partnership with the Coordinator identify improvement projects for assessment by the Properties Camp Chair.
- Property Camp Property Caretaker
- Perform full property inspection after each camp and along with regular inspections and make basic repairs when possible. Coordinate and manage third-party contractors to perform tasks that require specialized knowledge and/or experience if requested.
- Perform annual tasks associated with opening and closing of the property when applicable. Be available on call on weekends or when camp in use during the week for summer camps to respond to emergencies as reported by camp users (or notify respective Camp Property Oversight Coordinator and Chair one week in advance when not available).
- Property Camp Property General Volunteer
- Under the direction of the Provincial Property Camp Maintenance Lead ensure that the property is maintained in good working order, minimizing risk for users and promoting a safe environment.
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