About Us: Learn For Life

Skills learned in lifesaving, lifeguarding and first aid courses last a lifetime. Take your training with the Lifesaving Society - a national charitable organization that works to prevent drowning and water-related injury through its training programs, Water Smart public education, aquatic safety management services, drowning research and lifesaving sport.

We are a leader and partner in the delivery of water safety education throughout Canada and around the world as a member of the Royal Life Saving Society Commonwealth and the Canadian representative in the International Lifesaving Federation.

Annually over 1.5 million Canadians participate in Lifesaving Society swimming, lifesaving, lifeguard and leadership programs. As Canada’s lifeguarding experts, we set the standard for lifeguard training and certify all of Canada’s National Lifeguards.

Our Mission

To provide lifesaving education which encourages safety in aquatic activity and prepares rescuers to respond to aquatic emergencies.

Vision

The Lifesaving Society BC & Yukon Branch is an active member of the community dedicated to preventing death and injury in, on, or near the water. We search out opportunities to include everyone as driven by the needs of our community. We endeavour to collaborate with all groups and individuals with like aims. We are a dynamic organization that celebrates growth, flexibility, innovation, excellence, and proactive leadership.

Motto

Whomsoever you see in distress, recognize in them a fellow human being.

Values

Guided by humanitarian principles, we are the Canadian leader in the prevention of drowning and water-related injury;
We are collaborative, innovative, and ethical;
We operate with fairness, respect, trust, and integrity;
We value diversity, flexibility, and creativity;
We seek inclusiveness, driven by the needs of our community
We are a dynamic organization that succeeds through volunteerism, proactive leadership, and the pursuit of excellence.

Aims

Promote public awareness and understanding of the responsibility every Canadian assumes when working or playing in an aquatic environment.
Provide educational opportunities for preparing swimmers to be lifesavers and for training highly skilled lifeguards.
Pursue research to enhance and support the continuing development of its programs and to maintain technical excellence.
Provide consultation services for education, recreation, and health agencies in communities throughout the Branch.