Council Youth Commissioner – New Brunswick Council

Would you like to make a difference in the growth and development of youth in New Brunswick Council 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 Youth Commissioner — New Brunswick Council.

The Council Youth Commissioner is a leading volunteer for Scouting in New Brunswick Council with a membership of over 800 Youth supported by more than 250 volunteers. Working closely with a team of volunteers, and the Council Leadership Team, the Council Youth Commissioner is responsible for supporting and growing the Scouting movement in New Brunswick Council, as well as being a vital member of the National Service Team and setting the direction for Scouting in Canada.  

Appointed by and accountable to the National Youth Commissioner of Scouts Canada, this position requires a time commitment of 20 - 30 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. 

The Council is managed by a “Key 3” which is a partnership of the Council Youth Commissioner, the Relationship Manager (an employee of Scouts Canada) and the Council Commissioner. Together you will lead, plan, and manage the affairs of the Council. You will be one of the principal contacts for the Council regarding program management, membership growth and retention and providing a safe environment for youth to learn and develop. You ensure that activities of the Council are consistent with Scouts Canada’s strategic plan while providing the necessary service and support so that the Scout Groups can supervise the delivery of the Scouting program. As a member of the National Service Team, you represent the Council’s interests and ensure an effective flow of accurate and timely information regarding all Scouting matters, including procedure and policy changes. 

Your upbeat, positive attitude will encourage a climate favorable for growth of Canada’s best youth movement. With a keen eye for great leaders, you will participate with the Council Nominating Committee in the Public Appointment Process to selectively recruit, appoint, and orient Group Commissioners and other volunteers for the Council Leadership/Management Team. The job has a variety of tasks and is dynamic and changing. The ability to understand, quickly react and motivate others to adapt to the changing organizational environment is a critical key to success.

With the completion of the term of the current Council Youth Commissioner, New Brunswick 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:

• Demonstrated leadership, management, problem solving, delegation and decision-making skills;
• Proven ability to inspire confidence, team effort and leadership in others
• Effective interpersonal and excellent communication skills;
• A strong Scouting background or equivalent volunteer experience;
• Registered or ability to become an active member of Scouts Canada.

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 covering letter to: publicappts@scouts.ca by May 15, 2024.

This position is being advertised internally within Scouting and externally.