Our Vision

A Canada free from drowning and water-related injury.

The Lifesaving Society serves all Canadians by providing information and skills that promote safety in, on and around water. The Society is the Canadian authority in aquatic lifesaving education and lifeguarding. The Society is a leader and partner in the delivery of water safety education in Canada and around the world.

Mission and Values

Mission Statement

Our mission is to "Prevent Drowning and Water Related Injuries in Alberta and Northwest Territories."

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, pro-active leadership, and the pursuit of excellence.

"Quemcunque miserum videris hominem scias"

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

- Royal Lifesaving Society motto