The Active Members of the Lifesaving Society consist of an appointed representative from each Branch who attend all general and special meetings of the Active Members and vote on behalf of the Branch.

The Board of Directors consists of individuals elected or appointed by the Active Members.The current board members and their positions are as follows:

• Craig Amundsen, President
• Andrew Strachan, Treasurer
• Heidi Ogilvie, Director
• Leah Nixon, Director
• Rob Campbell, Director
• Julie MacIsaac, Director
• Mike Melenchuk, Director
• Dawn Erickson, Director
• Yanick Graveline, Director
• Elizabeth Proskurnik, Director
• Adam Ross, Director
• Derrick Hierlihy, Director

Each province or territory of Canada is administered by a Branch. The Branch represents the Canadian Lifesaving Society with all provincial and territorial organizations, the Society’s provincial and territorial affiliates, individual members and the general public. The Branch also serves as the official liaison with the provincial and territorial governments and their agencies.

Each Branch provides the Society's programs, products and services to the general public and to Lifesaving Society members throughout its geographical jurisdiction.

The National Office provides administrative and technical support for the Society's programs, products and services as well as overseeing the daily operations of the Lifesaving Society.