Ontario Girl Guides of Canada

A better world, by girls.

A better world… pause… by girls. That pause is important – it signifies strategically elevating the importance of a girl to our world and our organization. The girl must be at the centre of everything we do.

Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC) is searching for two (2) one (1) new Ontario Advisers who can implement this vision and our mission to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls. Through passionate and focused leadership, we can ensure GGC is relevant and sustainable well into the future as a truly girl-driven organization. Every girl in Ontario and Nunavut deserves a safe space where she can discover herself to be everything she wants to be.

This is an exciting time to be part of our organization as we evolve our offerings to ensure we are relevant and essential for girls in Ontario and Nunavut today. Are you willing to implement this ambitious transformational change?

What we need from you

We need Ontario Advisers with enthusiasm, experience and commitment, from diverse communities. We are currently seeking:

• co-DEIA Adviser (to work alongside the current DEIA Adviser)

Enthusiasm – We need believers and promoters of our Vision, Mission and Strategic Priorities.

Commitment – We need you to commit the time to be an active and impactful Ontario Adviser for approximately two to five hours per week for a three-year term. from July 2024 – June 2027. You must attend monthly check-ins and Teams calls as required with your Ontario Council Coordinator or DPC, and whether virtual or in-person, there are two to four Adviser or ACL Forum meetings each year in Toronto (travel expenses covered). You also must be willing to become a member of GGC.

Diversity – We are committed to ensuring that Ontario Council reflects the richness of human diversity and the Canadian population. In addition to wide and varied skills, interests and experiences, we want a diverse Adviser team with regard to race, ethnicity, age and lived experiences. We seek to ensure that the decisions and directions from Ontario Council as a whole consider all of the various perspectives necessary as the Adviser team stewards GGC to be the place where every girl is empowered to be everything she wants to be.

What you get from us

Having a seat as an Ontario Adviser is an opportunity to play an essential leadership role in an organization that is at a pivotal point in its 100+ year history. You will have the chance to implement the transformation of Canada’s largest and oldest movement for girls and women as it undertakes a most profound change that will, if we get this right, significantly impact the lives of girls across Canada.

You will become a catalyst for girls empowering girls to help them meet the most important person in their lives – themselves. With the girls at the centre, this is an opportunity to ensure that GGC is a safe space where every girl in Canada can have the voice and choice to be everything she wants to be.

So… can you see it now? A better world, by girls.

How to Apply

If you have the enthusiasm, experience, commitment and diversity needed to be an impactful Ontario Adviser, please apply now. The current open positions include

• co-DEIA Adviser (to work alongside the current DEIA Adviser)

Apply now

A better world, by girls.

A better world… pause… by girls. That pause is important – it signifies strategically elevating the importance of a girl to our world and our organization. The girl must be at the centre of everything we do.

Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC) is searching for new Nominating & Search Committee Chair and Members.

Purpose

The Chair of the Provincial Nominating & Search Committee provides leadership to the Committee, guiding the recruitment and selection processes for Provincial Council members.

Members of the provincial Nominating Search Committee recruit, screen and facilitate the selection process for members of Ontario Council.

How to apply

If you have the dedication, experience, commitment and diversity needed to be an impactful Nominating & Search Committee Chair or Member, please apply now. The current open positions include (click the position title to view the full position description):

• Nominating & Search Committee Chair
• Nominating & Search Committee Member

Apply now

Are you enthusiastic about finance? Do you have experience as a Unit Treasurer or handling money in Guiding? Do you have a strong interest in financial management? Share your expertise by joining a provincial sub committee.

We have vacancies on the following provincial sub-committee:

• Unit Banking Sub Committee

We’re looking for people with enthusiasm, experience and commitment from diverse communities, who want to help grow Guiding and be a catalyst for a better world, by girls.

The term for a Provincial Sub Committee Member is three years.

If you’d like to join us, please submit your short online application and upload your cover letter and resume. All applications will be reviewed by our Provincial Selection Committee and selected candidates will be invited to an interview.

Upon request, GGC will make available reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process.

Apply now!

 

A better world, by girls.

A better world… pause… by girls. That pause is important – it signifies strategically elevating the importance of a girl to our world and our organization. The girl must be at the centre of everything we do.

Girl Guides of Canada–Guides du Canada (GGC) is searching for Safe Guide Assessors who can review and assesses assigned activities to ensure the overall safety of members participating in those activities. The Activity Assessor communicates with and supports the Responsible Guider to facilitate safe activities for GGC members.

What we need from you

We need assessors with passion, experience and commitment, from diverse communities. We are currently seeking:

• Safe Guide Assessors

How to apply

If you have the dedication, experience, commitment and diversity needed to be an impactful Safe Guide Assessor, please apply now. The current open positions include (click the position title to view the full position description):

Safe Guide Assessor

Apply now

We are searching for a new ACL (or a team of co-ACLs!) for your community; someone who can lead adult members and girls to fulfill our Mission to be a catalyst for girls empowering girls and to help them meet the most important person in their lives – themselves.

We need ACLs with dedication, experience and commitment from diverse communities. We are actively recruiting for ACLs (or a team of co-ACLs) for communities 4, 14, 22, 28, and 37, and a co-ACL to join an existing ACL for communities 3, 9, 17,19, 21, 31, 36, 38, and 41.

Dedication – we need believers and promoters of the Vision and Mission. The new direction has been set and it is time to implement the national plan for change on a local level. You should be excited about building a team of Community Guiders who are just as excited about girl empowerment as you are! Together, you will work with the Guiders in your community to ensure that the experience of girls, caregivers and Guiders is positive.

Experience – We know that supporting girls and Guiders requires added skills and strengths from our new ACLs:
Within GGC – You have experience in the organization and have an understanding of the existing structure (for example, as a Unit Guider).
Outside GGC – You have knowledge of your geographic community beyond Girl Guides (for example, through volunteering, family/friends or work).

Leadership – You have held a leadership and/or administrative role through employment or volunteering.

Conflict management – You have successfully navigated challenging conversations with people to resolve conflict, inspire growth, and/or change behaviours.

Commitment – We need you to commit the time to be an active and impactful ACL. This means approximately 10-15 hours a week for a three-year term. You can also apply as a team of co-ACLs to share this commitment between two people! Some things this will include are: attending an ACL Forum in the spring and the fall in Toronto, being responsive to emails and phone calls within 72 hours, recruiting and placing Community Guiders effectively and participating in regular check-ins with your ACL Adviser and DPC.

Diversity – We are committed to ensuring that our ACL team reflects the richness of human diversity and the Canadian population. In addition to wide and varied skills, interests and experiences, we want a diverse ACL team with regard to race, ethnicity, age and lived experience. We want to ensure that the senior volunteers consider all of the various perspectives necessary to grow Guiding where every girl is empowered to be everything she wants to be.

What you’ll get from us:
Being an ACL right now is an opportunity to play an essential leadership role in an organization at a pivotal point in its 100+ year history. You will have the chance to encourage and empower girls and Guiders in your community during the transformation of Canada’s largest and oldest movement for girls and women as it undertakes a most profound change that will, if we get this right, have a significant impact on the lives of girls across Ontario, Nunavut and Canada. You will become a catalyst for girls empowering girls to help them meet the most important person in their lives – themselves. With girls at the center, this is an opportunity to ensure that GGC is a safe space where every girl in Ontario and Nunavut can have the voice and choice to be everything she wants to be.

Do you enjoy supporting and working with others? Are you a skilled communicator who can help resolve conflict? Can you manage a busy job effectively? Then you should consider becoming an Administrative Community Leader (ACL). There is a three year term for this position. Contact Heather Walker, Deputy Provincial Commissioner, at on-dpc2@girlguides.ca, if you have questions.

Administrative Community Leader position description
Administrative Community Leader application form

Do you enjoy building the sisterhood through regular and ongoing communication with other Guiders?  Do you enjoy helping people find answers?  Are you interested in assisting with growing Guiding locally?  The Community Guider role might be right for you!  We are looking for positive volunteers to take on Community Guider roles all around the province.  This term is one year, reappointed by the ACL. If you're looking for a new challenge, apply today!  Contact the Community Guider Adviser, at on-communityguider@girlguides.ca if you have any questions.

Community Guider position description
Community Guider application form