Lifeguard (Part-time)

City of OttawaOttawa, ON

4 days ago

Job type

Part-time

Job description

Requisition ID : 13616

Department : Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.

Service : Complexes, Aqua & Specialized Services

Employment Type : Multiple Part-time Permanent positions - Up to 24 hours / week

Salary Information : $18.261 - $19.699 per hour (2024 rates of pay)

Various Shifts : Days, Evenings, Weekends

Affiliation : CUPE 503 PT Rec & Cult

Location : Various locations

City : Ottawa, ON

Job Category : Recreation, Cultural & Facility Services

Application Close : 08 / 06 / 2025

JOB SUMMARY

Perform the surveillance necessary to prevent accidents by administering policies, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the conduct of patrons using the pool and perform rescues and first aid necessary for the preservation of life in a team setting.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum age requirement is 15 years of age.

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES

Current National Lifeguard Pool certificateCurrent Lifesaving Instructor certificateCurrent Standard First Aid, CPR and / or AED certificatesCurrent Oxygen Therapy or LSS Airway Management certificateAODA Accessibility / IASR Training

KNOWLEDGE

City of Ottawa and Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services departmental policies, guidelines and directives
City of Ottawa emergency response procedures
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Able to handle the stress of an emergency situation

Excellent public relations skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Works well in a team environment

Reliable

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement : Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.

Police Record Check : The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note : Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.

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We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.

Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities.