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 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 at HR@girlguides.ca.

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

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Desktop Support Analyst

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Desktop Support Analyst

About this Opportunity

The Desktop Support Analyst reports to the Team Lead, Infrastructure and Network and will collaborate with the IT team to support our users and maintain our IT systems with a focus on laptops, desktop, and mobile devices. The successful candidate will be skilled and up to date with the latest IT trends.

In this role, you will:

  • Setup and deploy, redeploy, repair, and maintain laptops and desktops.
  • Onboarding, changes and offboarding of users from our IT systems according to GGC procedures.
  • Ensure all desktops and laptops are patched in a timely manner.
  • Monitor ticketing system, ensure tickets are appropriately assigned and responded to within target times.
  • Monitor quarantine taking care to identify and release only legitimate emails.
  • Office 365 user administration.
  • Tracks, and keeps current a database of IT Assets; a hardware and software inventory shared with the IT team
  • Learn and maintain skills and qualification for IT systems used by GGC.
  • Coordinate with the facilities team to safely ship (and receive) devices to (and from) our end users
  • Monitor manage engine desktop central to pre-emptively address problems with endpoint devices (e.g. low disk space, missing/failing updates, disk errors).
  • Monitor the health of onsite network and server equipment and internet connections.
  • Diagnoses and resolve minor network issues.
  • Contribute to revisions of procedures and guidelines relevant to the role.
  • Help ensure use of IT systems are in compliance with IT policy, standards, procedures, guidelines
  • Monitors GGC ticketing system, ensuring timely resolution and that these are closed once completed. Follow escalated tickets to ensure these are completed.
  • Monitor IT Partners ticket system and comment with supporting information to help ensure speedy resolution or escalated these to internal ticketing system when required.
  • Provide one-on-one end user support by Zoho assist, MS Teams/phone, e-mail or in person for computer- and equipment-related problems, talking users through procedures to diagnose the source of problems, answering questions about how to use software and e-mail and in operating equipment, communicating in a user-friendly way based on the experience and knowledge level of end users
  • Create and maintain and share knowledge base guides for how to resolve common issues.
  • Prioritizes issues to ensure appropriate response time based on severity. Take responsibility for the quality and timeliness of resolution.
  • Technical support for equipment at camps and other properties.
  • Assist with Office 365 and basic device support for provincial volunteers.
  • Assist the digital adoption and training specialist in developing and providing training when required.
  • Ensures all antivirus/antimalware/MDR, anti-spam are active and maintained on desktops and laptops.
  • Ensure strong passwords are used and MFA is enforced where possible.
  • Assist in monitoring quarantine taking care to identify and release only legitimate emails.
  • Proactively identify opportunities to improve our IT systems and processes so they are best practice. Work with the team to implement approved changes.
  • Be mindful of risks to our information, systems, and processes. Be on the lookout for unidentified risks and bring these to the attention of the Information Security Analyst, Senior IT Administrator, and Senior IT Manager when discovered.
  • Stay up to date with developments in the industry.

General

  • Maintains confidentiality of information as required
  • Adheres to all IT policies, standards, procedures, guidelines and applicable legislation
  • Adheres to occupational health and safety practices
  • Maintain online presence on MS Teams during work hours and be responsive to messages from the rest of the team
  • Participates in staff training program(s)

The duties within this job description can be amended from time to time.

You are the ideal candidate if you have:

  • Post-Secondary degree in IT or related discipline or equivalent skill gained through relevant industry certifications and experience
  • 2+ years of experience in a desktop support, IT support, or Generalist role or comparable role
  • Experience administering and endpoint management solution
  • Computer software proficiency with MS Office Applications.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with superior attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent Time management skills with the ability to prioritize and meet tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • You embody the attributes of our core DNA – welcoming, imaginative, courageous and enthusiastic.
  • Experience administering Microsoft Active Directory
  • Experience administering Office 365.

Assets:

  • Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA A+
  • Security related certifications.
  • Experience with laptop hardware repair
  • Working experience with a Non-Profit organization.
  • Manage Engine Desktop Central administration experience

Starting salary: $60,000

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to: Simon Bain, Employee Experience Specialist at HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Coordinator, Provincial Operations (6-month Contract)

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Coordinator, Provincial Operations (6-month Contract)
*Remote work arrangement.

About this Opportunity

This role reports to the Provincial Operations Team Lead, Quebec. As the Coordinator, Provincial Operations, you will have excellent communications and administrative skills to support our members. The successful candidate will be organized, comfortable with technology, diplomatic and a clear communicator. If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide operational and administrative support to Quebec’s Provincial Council as assigned by and in consultation with the Provincial Operations Team Lead.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of provincial projects, initiatives and processes, including supporting the QC summer camp program with administration, coordinating public relations opportunities and various other provincial events.
  • Facilitate recruitment and onboarding of senior volunteers.
  • Collaborate with volunteers and staff on the creation of best practice standards to streamline efficiency and provide consistent services and support across the country.
  • Apply organizational policies regarding diversity, equity and inclusivity to processes, communications and customer service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

You are an ideal candidate if you: 

  • Are bilingual; French and English, both written and verbal.
  • Have experience in administrative activities (e.g., detail-oriented, organized, clear communicator, etc.)
  • Have an intermediate knowledge of Office 365 and MS products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Have excellent customer service skills that promote a positive relationship with all stakeholders.
  • Are skilled at setting priorities with the ability to multi-task and manage work in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
  • Have outstanding initiative, flexibility and time management skills.
  • Possess collaboration skills, ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically.
  • Can solve problems and manage details independently.
  • Have a proven track record of being an engaged, positive member of a team, demonstrating openness for discussion and learning.

Assets include:

  • Knowledge of/experience with Guiding and GGC operations.
  • Knowledge of iMIS
  • Passion for issues relating to girls and young women.
  • Experience working with volunteers.

Starting Salary: *$44,060 annually
*Salary based on location, Province of Ontario

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Executive Assistant, Provincial Operations (6-month Contract)

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking an Executive Assistant, Provincial Operations (6-month Contract)
*Remote work arrangement.

About this Opportunity

This role reports to the Provincial Operations Team Lead, Quebec. As the Executive Assistant, Provincial Operations, you will have excellent communications and administrative skills to support our members. The successful candidate will be organized, comfortable with technology, diplomatic and a clear communicator. If this sounds like a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!

Responsibilities include:

  • Provide operational and administrative support to Quebec’s Provincial Council as assigned by and in consultation with the Provincial Operations Team Lead.
  • Provide administrative and logistical support to QC Council meetings and council-initiated events.
  • Coordinate recognition for provincial members, including support for Provincial and National awards and the Quebec scholarship.
  • Process accounts payable.
  • Support provincial communications to members and parents through established channels, coordinate e-blast and form development as needed, and ensure provincial webpage accuracy.
  • Collaborate with volunteers and staff on the creation of best practice standards to streamline efficiency and provide consistent services and support across the country.
  • Apply organizational policies regarding diversity, equity and inclusivity to processes, communications and customer service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

You are an ideal candidate if you: 

  • Are bilingual; French and English, both written and verbal.
  • Have experience in administrative activities (e.g., detail-oriented, organized, clear communicator, etc.)
  • Have an intermediate knowledge of Office 365 and MS products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Have excellent customer service skills that promote a positive relationship with all stakeholders.
  • Are skilled at setting priorities with the ability to multi-task and manage work in a fluid, fast-paced environment.
  • Have outstanding initiative, flexibility and time management skills.
  • Possess collaboration skills, ability to communicate clearly and diplomatically.
  • Can solve problems and manage details independently.
  • Have a proven track record of being an engaged, positive member of a team, demonstrating openness for discussion and learning.

  

Assets include:

  • Knowledge of/experience with Guiding and GGC operations.
  • Passion for issues relating to girls and young women.
  • Experience working with volunteers.

Starting Salary: *$44,060 annually
*Salary based on location, Province of Ontario

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to: HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

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Email Marketing Communications Specialist

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Email Marketing Communications Specialist
*Hybrid work arrangement. Location: 180 Duncan Mill Rd., Toronto, ON

About This Opportunity

As part of the national Marketing and Communications team, the Email Marketing Communications Specialist will report to the Team Lead, Provincial MarComm Support and will work cross-functionally with internal teams to strategize, develop, and manage effective communications, meeting our girls, caregivers, volunteers and potential new members where they are and ensuring they have the necessary information to make the most of opportunities within Guiding.

This is a unique role that blends both skills in direct email marketing and understanding of consumer journeys with the storytelling ability of a communications professional. You will be developing compelling emails and email journeys to drive new member acquisition as well as ensuring current members and families are connected with Guiding initiatives throughout the year. With a strong attention to detail, a dash of creativity and a level head under pressure, you will be very successful in this role.

Roles and Responsibilities will:

  • Provide strategic counsel in the development of integrated email communications strategies for members, caregivers, volunteers and external audiences with a particular focus on member retention and new member acquisition.
  • Develop end-to-end email campaigns, set triggered messages, manage list segmentation strategies, develop and execute automated journeys for lead generation.
  • Imagine, design and create compelling visuals and copy to engage target audiences with clear calls to action.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of email deployments, provide regular performance reporting and full campaign analysis, and make ongoing recommendations, including but not limited to, metrics analysis, A/B testing, enhanced use of graphics, updating templates and editorial goals, etc.
  • Capitalize on strong knowledge and understanding of GGC’s mission and programs to effectively communicate the organization’s value proposition to audiences.
  • Represent the email marketing position among cross-functional partnerships, presenting recommendations for program enhancements and new initiatives in order to meet goals.
  • Understand the needs of members, caregivers and volunteers to offer the clearest, most compelling messaging and ensure that the best communications channels and tactics are used.
  • Provide guidance to members, volunteers and staff on email communications best practices, GGC’s policies and guidelines related to communications and brand, and the use of GGC’s brand for communications purposes.
  • Collaborate with other members of the Marketing and Communications team and provincial volunteers to deliver world class products.
  • Apply organizational policies regarding diversity, equity and inclusivity to processes, communications and customer service, and industry best practices for accessibility standards (e.g., AODA)
  • Partner with Marketing and Communications team members to ensure a positive outcome to communications projects/campaigns with consistent key messages – with the goal of delivering world class communications assets that clearly demonstrate Girl Guides of Canada’s girl and youth impact.
  • Ensure all content, tone and voice in written communications clearly communicates and supports GGC’s strategy, vision and brand while showcasing the impact of our programming on girl and youth members.
  • Other duties as assigned to deliver on the work of the Marketing and Communications team and GGC’s brand and content strategies.
  • Apply organizational policies regarding inclusivity to content, member communication, and customer service.

You should apply if you have:

  • Post-secondary education Degree or Diploma in Communications, Marketing or related discipline
  • 4+ years working experience in communications, marketing or digital content development with a focus on email marketing, lead generation and/or automated journeys.
  • Demonstrated knowledge/experience with email marketing management platforms, Canadian Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) and best practices for privacy and protecting personally identifiable information.
  • Skills in Adobe Creative Suite – Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign – on a PC environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills, which includes the ability to transform information into clear, engaging communication across a variety of audiences.
  • Adaptable, flexible and diplomatic with a degree of comfort to change in projects and priorities.
  • Adept at working collaboratively across a range of teams, including the ability to work with colleagues in remote offices.
  • Excellent time management skills and can work independently, managing multiple projects with different stakeholders.

Assets:

  • Experience working in a non-profit or volunteer environment.
  • French language skills/fluency (and any other language spoken in Canada)
  • Comfort with basic HTML.

Benefits:

What’s in it for you?

  • We offer generous health benefits (Health, dental, vision, Health Service Spending Account).
  • Eligible to join the pension plan after 12 months.
  • Paid time off.
  • Collaborative hybrid/remote work environment.
  • Fun and friendly work environment and work-life balance.

Starting Annual Salary: *$55,231 *Salary based location, Greater Toronto Area

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to: Simon Bain, Employee Experience Specialist at HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Ontario Cookie Sales Liaison

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Ontario Cookie Sales Liaison
*Hybrid work arrangement. Location: 180 Duncan Mill Rd., Toronto, ON

About This Opportunity

GGC is seeking an Ontario Cookie Sales Liaison, who will be reporting to the Revenue Team Lead, Cookie Logistics. This role will help provide provincial support for the Girl Guide Cookie campaigns.

Do you have a passion for cookie sales and supporting others? Do you love working in a team environment and direct contact with our volunteers and members? If the answer is yes, this could be a growth opportunity for you.

If you have the passion for learning new processes, resolving challenges, working with, and helping people, we want to train you!

Roles and Responsibilities will:

  • Provides direct support to Ontario Council in working closely with the Provincial Cookie Adviser, Provincial Commissioners, Provincial Treasurer and Provincial Team Lead specific to the cookie program.
  • For both the spring and fall cookie campaigns, monitors the campaign implementations and ongoing results against plans and goals; ensures all Nationally provided deadlines are met.
  • Works directly with the Revenue Team with an Ontario specific lens in implementing cookie campaign logistics, ensuring all campaign deadlines are met by the province.
  • Works with external organizations to identify new selling opportunities across Ontario to ensure continued growth of cookie sales within Ontario.
  • Manages location capacities and supports Cookie Receivers to accommodate growing cookie sales.
  • Works with Provincial Cookie Adviser to recruit sufficient Cookie Receivers for each campaign.
  • Supports the Provincial Cookie Adviser in planning and implementing all special cookie projects approved by Ontario Council
  • Support members throughout the campaign, including but not limited to parents who are not paid, and stolen cookie occurrences.
  • Supports Ontario Council in budget development as well as cookie campaign forecasting by providing previous campaign records.
  • Works with Finance Compliance coordinator to address blocked units during cookie ordering and delivery periods.
  • Develops reports for Ontario Council in partnership with the Provincial Cookie Adviser outside of the regular campaign debriefs and monthly meetings with all Provincial Cookie Advisers
  • May need to attend Council events as required and may prepare/deliver information or presentations.
  • Reports to the Revenue Team Lead.
  • Provides active, year-round support to volunteers, taking into account the individual needs and requirements of each volunteer to enable them to deliver their mandate.
  • Acts as liaison between the volunteer and the staff, systems and processes of the organization
  • Apply organizational policies regarding inclusivity to content, member communication, and customer service.

Qualifications:

  • Relevant post-secondary education or equivalent work experience.
  • 2-3 years of administrative experience
  • Proficient with MS Office Applications and able to learn and use new digital tools quickly.
  • Self-driven with ability to work both independently and as part of a national team.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively utilize provided resources and apply good judgment to escalate issues when required.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills combined with strong interpersonal skills, resourcefulness, critical thinking, and attention to detail.

Assets:

  • Knowledge of/experience with Guiding
  • Experience working with a diverse population of community members and/or volunteers within the non-profit sector.

Benefits:

What’s in it for you?

  • We offer generous health benefits (Health, dental, vision, Health Service Spending Account).
  • Eligible to join the pension plan after 12 months.
  • Paid time off.
  • Collaborative hybrid/remote work environment.
  • Fun and friendly work environment and work-life balance.

Starting Annual Salary: *$40,166 *Salary based location, Greater Toronto Area

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to: Simon Bain, Employee Experience Specialist at HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Property Booking Coordinator

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Property Booking Coordinator
*Remote or Hybrid work arrangement.

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Legal Services & Property, the Property Booking Coordinator will provide logistical and analytical support that focuses on financial, data management, and administrative requirements to coordinate the property booking process across the country.

In this role, you will:

  • Yearly maintenance of database for the purpose of inputting, canceling, or updating property and equipment bookings based on information provided.
  • Provide property booking data and financial reports for staff, managers, volunteers, etc., as needed.
  • Create and maintain electronic and hard copy filing systems within established Records Retention protocols.
  • Provide support, information and direction for volunteers and parents/guardians to secure property bookings.
  • Create and maintain property webpages and documents, including email templates, reports and tracking sheets and property Safe Guide templates.
  • Provide financial administrative support by processing weekly property fund transfers and completing quarterly property reconciliations as requested.
  • Provide a positive front-line customer service experience with volunteers.
  • Respond to inquiries via phone and electronically while maintaining established service standard.

You are the ideal candidate if you have

  • Intermediate or advance user proficiency with MS Access or other database software
  • Previous experience maintaining a database and creating reports.
  • Relevant post-secondary education (e.g. Business Administration or Accounting) or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years’ experience in an administrative role with some experience in data management/analysis and/or project management
  • Technical skills and proficiency with Office 365
  • Great communication and team skills
  • A high attention to detail and ability to multi-task, stay organized and manage time independently.
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to effectively utilize provided resources
  • A friendly and professional demeanor and a focus on providing an exceptional customer service experience
  • Experience working with volunteers (asset)
  • Knowledge or experience of GGC (asset)

Benefits:

What’s in it for you?

  • We offer generous health benefits (Health, dental, vision, Health Service Spending Account).
  • Eligible to join the pension plan after 12 months.
  • Paid time off.
  • Collaborative hybrid/remote work environment.
  • Fun and friendly work environment and work-life balance.

Starting Salary: *$44,060
*Salary based on location, Greater Toronto Area

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to: Simon Bain, Talent Acquisition Specialist at HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Property Caretaker (Permanent – Part time)

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Property Caretaker (Permanent – Part time)
Camp Kanada, 600 West Petpeswick Rd, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Legal Specialist (or assigned designate i.e. Property Chair or committee member, in this role, you will be a part of Camp Kanada. As Property Caretaker, your overall goal is to ensure that the properties are in safe working order for the use of members and/or third-party renters.

In this role you will:

  • Work collaboratively with volunteers to ensure that the properties you support are maintained in good working order.
  • Perform regular inspections and make basic repairs when possible.
  • Coordinate and manage third-party contractors to perform tasks that require specialized knowledge and/or experience.
  • 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 HRCMC Chair one week in advance when not available).
  • Ensure camp building is accessible prior to each camp e.g. walkways shovelled and sanded (winter maintenance)
  • Complete a full property inspection after each camp, confirming key returned to lock box(es), forward copy of the rental group’s check-out list, and submit a report of any deficiencies to the HRCMC Oversight immediately after the inspection.
  • Submit a drinking water sample test quarterly, and chemical test biennially, to Twin Oaks Hospital lab using the GGC Client number and account code.
  • Perform annual tasks associated with mechanical and/or equipment maintenance as applicable. 
  • Purchase required supplies within approved spending limits for the camp e.g. sand, tools, lawnmower gasoline, using the GGC Visa and submit receipts to HRCMC Treasurer within 14 days.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.

Requirements: 

  • Knowledge of property management principles
  • The knowledge and ability to operate hand tools, machinery (ride on lawn mower, whipper snipper, etc.)
  • Ability to deal with or identify how to deal with common problems related to plumbing, electrical, septic systems, propane systems, appliances, motors, etc.
  • Physically able to perform a variety of general maintenance and repair work.
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills
  • Some heavy lifting required, bending, kneeling, standing for extended periods of time, comfortable with ladders.
  • A valid driver’s license and a driver’s abstract that meets the requirements of GGC-GduC's insurance provider (3-year clean record)
  • Basic computer skills include the ability to communicate by email, scanning, forwarding a photo of completed camp check out sheets, purchase receipts and payroll documentation etc.
  • Clean Police Record Check (PRC)

Starting Hourly Salary: $15.20 (up to 10 hours per week) 

Salary based on Nova Scotia 

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to People and Culture team - HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Team Lead, Accounts Payable

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Team Lead, Accounts Payable
*Hybrid work arrangement. Location: Toronto, ON

About this Opportunity

Reporting to the Manager, Accounting, theTeamLead, AccountsPayable is responsible for the oversight of the Accounts Payable team to ensure efficient payment processes for the organization.

The Team Lead, Accounts Payable will:

  • Team leadership for AP team: reviewing, training, coaching, moral building; timely and accurate processes.
  • Oversight of vendor set-up: compliance with new vendor internal controls, ensuring accurate set-up for group set, account set,tax group, payment terms, and banking/payment information.
  • Oversight of AP team data entry of invoice information, ensuring invoices appropriately approved, entering into the accounting system, and ensuring appropriate coding, pricing, and compliance to expenditure policies.
  • Accurate preparation of invoice batches to be paid, manage payment runs, including cheques, EFTs, billpayments, wiretransfers, and credit cards.
  • Record management of AP function: organize retention of documentation for quick reference and audit support.
  • Client support: timely and professional follow-up with internal clients and vendors for all queries including late or missing payments.
  • Process improvement to streamline activities, improve efficiencies, reduce missed or late payments, complete process documentation.
  • Complete month end procedures for accounts payable sub ledger and general ledger reconciliation
  • Handling bank transactions: process and prepare bill payment, inter transfer and ACH payment in bank.
  • Audit working files: prepare and maintain monthly working files for AP Aging, Accrued Liabilities, AP clearing Account and other Accounts Payable related continuity schedule.
  • Apply organizational policies regarding inclusivity to content, member communication and customer service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

You are the ideal candidate if you:

  • Post secondary education in finance or accounting.
  • Working towards CPA is an asset.
  • Demonstrated experience in the full procure to pay lifecycle.
  • Previous experience managing a team is an asset.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in the accounts payable function.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office suite.
  • Previous experience with SAGE
  • Ability to manage time and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to detail; accurate work; well organized.
  • Comfortable working in a diverse work environment
  • You embody the attributes of our core DNA – welcoming, imaginative, courageous and enthusiastic

Starting Annual Salary:$67,789 
*Salary based location, Greater Toronto Area

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to the People and Culture team at HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Camp Groundskeeper (Contract May 2024-September 2024)

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Camp Groundskeeper (Contract May 2024-September 2024)
Doe Lake Girl Guide Camp, Highway 518 West, Sprucedale, Ontario P0A 1Y0.

About This Opportunity

The Camp Groundskeeper will be in a highly physical position. This role will be best suited for someone who likes to work outdoors, can work as part of a team, learn from hands-on experience, and learn camp maintenance requirements from the Camp Property Custodian. Interaction with members and employees on-site will be required when the camp is in use.

In this role you will:

  • Provide support to the Property Custodian.
  • Perform outdoor maintenance: cut grass, clear shrubbery, gardening. 
  • Support building management: inspect and monitor buildings and their systems (plumbing, electrical, etc.).
  • Have the opportunity to source contractors for any required professional work as communicated with the Custodian and Property Chair
  • Be involved in general labour work by assisting with special tasks as required (i.e. installing/removing/maintaining the docks). 
  • Have the ability to perform heavy lifting as required.
  • Liaise with Camp Property Committee.
  • Apply organizational policies regarding inclusivity to content, member communication and customer service.
  • Other duties as assigned.

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.

Requirements: 

  • Being in close proximity to the camp property
  • Are working towards or have completed education in a related field or have equivalent work experience.
  • Like to work outdoors.
  • Have an understanding of camp maintenance and non-profit work.
  • Have excellent attention to detail and sound analytical skills.
  • Can demonstrate the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
  • Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Assets:

  • Familiar with Girl Guides of Canada and/or have experience in the voluntary sector with non-profit organizations.
  • Relevant certifications (water testing certification, chainsaw certifications, working at heights etc.)

Starting Hourly Salary: $21.63 (35 Hours per week) 

Salary based on Sprucedale, Ontario.  

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to the People and Culture team at HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Provincial Communications Coordinator (Ontario)

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Provincial Communications Coordinator (Ontario)
*Hybrid work arrangement. Location: 180 Duncan Mill Rd., Toronto, ON

About This Opportunity

As part of the national Marketing and Communications team, the Provincial Communications Coordinator will report to the Team Lead, Provincial MarComm Support and will work cross-functionally with internal teams. Working in partnership with the Ontario Council team, you will support efforts and projects to ensure communications are seamless, concise and always aimed at reaching caregivers, girls, volunteers and external stakeholders however and wherever they get their information about Girl Guides of Canada in Ontario and Nunavut.

Roles and Responsibilities will:

  • In partnership with the Ontario PR Adviser, support the Ontario Council team to develop and deploy messages to members (volunteers and girls) and caregivers/parents including copy editing, providing approved copy for deployment, updating web page content and preparing copy for social media, forms and other collateral as needed.
  • Collaborate with the Ontario Council team to help develop and execute internal/external communications plans and tactics to ensure project deliverables and communications needs for key initiatives and audiences are met.
  • Provide guidance to staff and volunteers on communications best practices, and GGC’s brand standards and style guidelines.
  • Ensure GGC’s brand standards, tone and voice are accurately represented in internal and external communications.
  • Work closely with the Project Coordinator to prioritize and fulfill Ontario’s communications requests to ensure projects are completed in a timely manner.
  • Work closely with other members of the national Marketing and Communications team on Ontario requests as needed.
  • Provide communications support to the Ontario Council team and help troubleshoot issues as they arise.
  • Apply organizational policies regarding diversity, equity and inclusivity to processes, communications and customer service.

Qualifications:

  • Postsecondary degree in related field; marketing, communications, PR, or journalism
  • At least 2 years’ experience in a relevant role
  • Outstanding writing and editing skills, with the ability to transform information for different audiences into clear, engaging content across a variety of communications tools and channels (e.g., print, social media, web, video script, presentations, key messages, etc.).
  • Experience implementing strategic communications plans and tactics across different audiences.
  • Ability to explain communications strategy, tactics and best practices to internal clients and collaborate to achieve positive outcomes.
  • Adaptable, flexible and diplomatic with a degree of comfort to change in projects and priorities.
  • Adept at working collaboratively across a range of teams, including the ability to work with colleagues in remote offices.
  • Excellent time-management skills and can work independently, managing multiple projects with different stakeholders.
  • Thorough understanding of SharePoint, Microsoft Teams and key Microsoft 365 apps/products (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Planner)

Assets:

  • Knowledge of/experience with Guiding
  • Experience working with a diverse population of community members and/or volunteers within the non-profit sector.
  • French language skills/fluency (and any other language spoken in Canada)

Benefits:

What’s in it for you?

  • We offer generous health benefits (Health, dental, vision, Health Service Spending Account).
  • Eligible to join the pension plan after 12 months.
  • Paid time off.
  • Collaborative hybrid/remote work environment.
  • Fun and friendly work environment and work-life balance.

Starting Annual Salary: *$44,060 
*Salary based location, Greater Toronto Area 

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to: Simon Bain, Employee Experience Specialist at HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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

Waterfront Staff (Contract)

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.

Girl Guides of Canada is seeking a Waterfront Staff (Contract)

About This Opportunity

Reporting to the Camp Olave Management Committee (COMC) Personnel Coordinators, in this role, you will be a part of the Camp Olave Summer Staff Team. With over 1500 meters of ocean beach overlooking the scenic Georgia Strait, this position will allow you to play an important part in the girls’ fun, friendship,adventuresanddiscoveryatCampOlave.Thecamphasbeenoperatingfor95yearsproviding avarietyofcampingexperiencesforgirls.Inthisexcitingpositionyourmainresponsibilitywillbetoensure thesafetyofparticipantsinallwaterfrontactivitiesincludingswimming,kayakingandcanoeing.Additionally, you will support other activities in the camp such as leading girls through various nature programs and specialevents.

In this role you will:

  • Ensure the safety of participants in all waterfront activities such as swimming, kayaking and canoeing by:
  • Maintaiing a safe swimming area
  • Instructing all participants in waterfront safety as it pertains to the activity.
  • Completes daily inspections of the waterfront safety equipment, first aid kits, boathouse, boats and related equipment and reports any concerns or deficiencies to the Personnel Coordinators.
  • Establishes and implements special events (e.g. Sandcastle building, campfire) in cooperation with the Personnel Coordinators.

Assists with nature programs for campers by performing such duties as:

  • Demonstrating activities and displays in the Nature House
  • Leading nature walks on the beach and along trails.
  • Conducting evening nature programs such as a introduction to astronomy
  • Orienteering activities
  • Ensuring that the self-guided nature materials (located in the office) are always ready for use and providing orientation in their use for Guiders.
  • Trains Guiders to the archery program so that they may safely lead their own Unit in the activity.
  • Facilitates the Low Ropes course in coordination with the Low Ropes Site Manager
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Current NLS Waterfront Award. Candidates with NLS Pool are welcome to apply and if hired the NLS Waterfront course fee will be reimbursed upon successful completion.
  • Resume and reference letters documenting at least 2 years (or 750hours) of employment experience in a similar position.
  • Current Standard First Aid and CPR certification
  • Paddle Canada Intermediate Lake Skills Tandem, or equivalent courses in your Province or Territory, or reference letter and documented experience that includes righting and re-entry into a capsized boat*
  • Paddle Canada Sea Kayaking Skills Level 1, or equivalent courses in your Province or Territory, or reference letter and documented experience that includes righting and re-entry into a capsized boat*
  • 19 years of age or over

Assets include:

  • Environmental studies an asset
  • A passion for getting girls outside.

Starting Hourly Salary:

In May and June, you'll work waterfront shifts on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays for $26.50 per hour. There is an opportunity to work additional hours, performing camp maintenance duties at an hourly rate of $16.75/hour. In July and August, all job duties assigned will pay $26.50 per hour for a 40-hour workweek.

If this sounds like a job made for you, apply today! Send your cover letter and resume (as one file) to People and Culture team at HR@girlguides.ca . Reference to position title in subject line of email.

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. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not meet all the job requirements.

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 at HR@girlguides.ca

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