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Employment Opportunities at the National Office
Financial Consultant or Bookkeeping Firm
Lifesaving Society Canada is looking for a Financial Consultant or Bookkeeping Firm who will oversee the Society’s financial management processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and fiscal responsibility as per the attached Job Description. Working within a fund accounting framework, the consultant will maintain up-to-date accounting records, manage payroll, prepare timely financial statements, participate in the audit process, and assist the CEO in the development of the annual budget. This role is ideal for a professional with experience in not-for-profit fund accounting.
- Job Type: Consultant or Bookkeeping Firm (approximately 2 days or 16 hours/week)
- Location: Remote within Canada, occasional travel within Canada may be required.
- Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
- Contract Type: Consulting agreement or contract
- To apply: Send Resume, Cover Letter and hourly consulting wage in confidence to Wendy Schultenkamper, Chief Operations Officer at wschultenkamper@lifesaving.ca
- Application Deadline: 5:00 p.m. (Eastern) November 26, 2025 (mark Subject Line as Financial Consultant)
Volunteer Opportunities
The Lifesaving Society is a volunteer-based organization. It relies on the commitment of volunteers to provide the expertise needed to accomplish its objectives.
Volunteer opportunities arise regularly and include serving as Board members, committee involvement, special events coordination and participation in short-term projects. Volunteerism within the Lifesaving Society has a mutual benefit as volunteers play an active role in the Society and are recognized in many ways for their dedication. Also, potential employers view volunteering with the Society as an additional asset.
Experience gained by volunteering on projects, boards and committees, the lasting friendships developed and the fun experienced by all those involved with the Society, will last a lifetime. To discover your role within this dynamic organization, contact the Lifesaving Society near you.
Sport Commission Working Groups
The Lifesaving Society Canada is seeking volunteers to join the Technical Working Group, and the Coach and Officials Working Group to assist in the development of Lifesaving Sport in Canada as per the Sport Commission annual plan. Members will contribute according to the responsibilities described in the respective Calls for Volunteers:
Please submit an Expression of Interest to Dave Vaillancourt, Sport Coordinator via email at dvaillancourt@lifesaving.ca by October 19, 2025. Include all required documentation specified in the Call for Volunteers.
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