Swim Transition

January 12, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross announced today it is winding down its swim and lifeguard programming to direct more attention to surging humanitarian demands in other areas – such as disaster and pandemic response, opioid harm reduction and caregiving for seniors. Red Cross is encouraging its water safety training partners to transition to the swim and lifeguarding programs of the Lifesaving Society Canada.  Learn More.

Volunteer Opportunities

The Nova Scotia Sport Commission is posting the call for applications for the Officials Chair position. 
Application deadline is: January 31, 2022.

Website

Please note that we are having issues with our website.  We aplogize for the inconvienence and are working with our Admin to fix this issue.  Until this issue has been resolved, you can access our website spam free by using Microsoft Edge.  If you do want to use Chrome, simply Google "Lifesaving Society Nova Scotia" and the click on "Find a Form" and this will grant you access to our site and will avoid the spam. Thank you for your patience as we work to fix the problem.

Nova Scotia Program Guide- 2021

The 2021 edition of the Lifesaving Society Program Guide is hot of the press. It provides the most up-to-date information on the Society’s programs and services. The newest edition identifies certifications that can be delivered virtually and includes updated policies and definitions; Bronze medal award descriptions; updated prerequisites (including the ever-popular Prerequisites-at-a-Glance located on the inside back cover), and more.

Download your free copy of the Nova Scotia Lifesaving Society Program Guide from our website or purchase a hard copy from our office.

Notice board: COVID-19 Updates

 Our Guide to Reopening Pools and Waterfronts has been updated.  All new additions to the document are highlighted in yellow.  You can always find our most up to date resources for COVID-19 byy clicking on the "COVID-19" tab on our website.

Office Hours- Lifesaving Society Nova Scotia

The staff of the Lifesaving Society are working a combination of in the office and remotely. We are available for meetings and for pick ups of supplies. Due to COVID-19 provincial recommendations and restrictions at Sport Nova Scotia, we are asking that you make an appointment before coming in; if you would like to make an appointment please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..