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Welcome to the
Lifesaving
Society
BC & Yukon
COVID-19 Updates & Resources
Welcome to the Lifesaving Society:
Water Safety Training & Education in BC & Yukon
The BC & Yukon Branch of the Lifesaving Society (aka Royal Life Saving Society Canada) is a non-for-profit organization committed to the prevention of drowning and aquatic-related injury through water safety education.
In addition to providing lifesaving, lifeguarding courses and first aid/CPR training throughout BC and Yukon, the Society is a leader in offering expertise and guidance to ensure safe operation of any water-related setting through safety management services.
Lifesaving Sport is another aspect of the Society that is the only sport developed from an origin of humanitarian purposes. Jr. Lifeguard Clubs are a fun and easy start for youth that can lead to the ultimate pursuit of international competition; fitness, sport and saving lives combined.
Be Watersmart
The Lifesaving Society’s WaterSmart public education campaign includes year-round information on safe activity in and around water as well as seasonal outreach such as the WaterWise Team, National Drowning Prevention Week in July, AdventureSmart Teams and Swim to Survive training; all part of ensuring everyone can safely enjoy our beautiful waterways without incident.
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Drowning Report and Statistics
As part of our drowning prevention mission, the Lifesaving Society of BC & Yukon researches and reports on water-related deaths to update the public on recent drownings and provide water-safety education with preventative methods. Check out our interactive Drowning Map to learn more.
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BC & YUKON HAVE BEEN DROWNING FREE FOR
68 DAYS
Number of
Drownings This Year
5
Drowning Statistics
These statistics summarize the most recent data on water-related fatalities available from the Office of the Chief Coroner for British Columbia. All data refers to the most current five-year period, 2011-2015.
— Who is drowning? —
78% Male
22 % Female
* Death Rate per 100,000 / Year
— Where? —
37%
Lake / Pond
28%
River
16%
Ocean
8%
Other
7%
Bathtub
4%
Pool
<1%
Drowning in a Lifeguard Supervised Setting
Careers
Lifeguard Instructor (2 positions)
Location
Ladysmith, BC
Type
Job Position
Posted Date
09-Apr-2021
Closing Date
25-Apr-2021
Under the direction of the Aquatic Programmer, this position is responsible for ensuring the safety of patrons in and around the pool area, maintaining the pool area in a safe and clean condition, exhibiting leadership qualities while instructing and lifeguarding within the aquatic programs offer ...
Outdoor Aquatics - Fuller Lake Park & Crofton Pool
Location
North Cowichan
Type
Job Position
Posted Date
14-Apr-2021
Closing Date
03-May-2021
Business Development Manager
We are seeking a business development manager to join our team and to elevate the company’s position in the marketplace particularly in the first aid training market. This position involves strengthening relations with recreation location supervisors, procuring new business through location expan ...
First Aid Instructor
Location
Various Locations
Type
Job Position
Posted Date
12-Apr-2021
Closing Date
31-May-2021
Link2Life is looking for an experienced, outgoing and flexible first aid instructor to work on a contract basis to teach certification classes and non-certification workshops. We are looking for someone who already holds an instructor status with the Lifesaving Society. Ideal candidates have 2 y ...
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112-3989 Henning Drive
Burnaby, British Columbia V5C 6N5
Branch Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30-4:30
T: 604.299.5450
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