Lifeguard (Part-time)

Requisition ID: 18074 

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: 07/06/2026

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

Graduate of Grade 10.
 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 TrainingCurrent Lifesaving Instructor certificate is an asset

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 (Level 3) 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 (Level 2) check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3).; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
• Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available. 

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 to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.


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