Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in British Columbia and across Canada? Are you energetic, organized… a natural leader who can work at the top level to support and lead hundreds of volunteers? Do you enjoy being part of a dynamic team?
If you are interested, you are invited to submit your application for the volunteer position of: Council Commissioner— Cascadia Council
The Council Commissioner is the leading volunteer for Scouting in Cascadia Council with a membership of over 6,000 youth. Working closely with the other two members in the Council Key 3 (Council Youth Commissioner and Council Relationship Manager), the Council Commissioner is responsible for supporting and growing the Scouting movement in Cascadia Council, as well as being a vital member of the National Service Team and setting the direction for Scouting in Canada.
The Council Key 3 works together in partnership to provide support to ensure safe, high-quality programs through key behaviours of the Five Priorities and the Group Health Navigator. Members of the Council Key 3 (CK3) share their responsibilities and partner appropriately with each other to coordinate their strategy, actions and communications with volunteers, employees, youth members, and other stakeholders. Each Council Key 3 is tasked with managing their team in accordance with the policies and strategic directions set out by the Board of Governors.
Appointed by and accountable to the National Key 3 of Scouts Canada, this position requires a time commitment of 40 - 50 hours per month. The appointment is for a one-year term, renewable for a maximum of three years. Travel throughout the Council to attend meetings and events will be required.
With the completion of the term of the current Council Commissioner, Cascadia Council is seeking an individual with lots of energy, excellent time management skills and strong relationship skills to assume the role.
The ideal candidate will have:
If you believe you have the skills, qualifications and knowledge necessary to do the job, please forward your resume (including work experience and any Scouting experience) with a cover letter to jennifer.hannah@scouts.ca.
This position is being advertised internally within Scouting and externally.