Lifeguard - Term
Position Type: Term
Number of Positions: 5
Start/End Date: December 12th 2025 to January 4th 2026
Job Rate: $27.56
Location: (MIP) Fort McMurray, Alberta
CUPE INTERNAL POSTING DATE: November 06, 2025
CUPE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: November 13, 2025
Requisition #: 2021668
Please Note: The job posting will remain active until the position has been filled. Both internal and external applications are accepted after the above-posted internal closing date.
This position is covered by the terms & conditions of the CUPE 1505 Collective Agreement.
About Us
Ready to make a splash this holiday season? At the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC), our vision, Together we create community, guides everything we do.
The pool is more than just water; it’s a place where safety, connection, and fun come alive. That’s why we’re looking for Lifeguards who bring confidence, stay cool under pressure, and show up with positive energy each shift.
If you're passionate about keeping others safe, creating memorable guest experiences, and being part of a vibrant, supportive team, you might be exactly who we need this season.
Guided by our core values: Safety, Collaboration, Innovation, Sustainability, and Diversity, we are building a workplace that’s inclusive, dynamic, and community-first. Our commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging isn’t just a statement; it’s the way we show up every day.
So, if you’re ready to dive into meaningful work, make an impact, and help create a welcoming space during one of our busiest and most joyful times of the year, we’d love to hear from you.
Let’s make waves together this holiday season.
We Offer Great Benefits & Perks – We Take Care of Our People
• Employee Assistance Program
• Development Opportunities
• Membership Credit
• Team Celebrations
• Recognition Programs incl: Scholarship Program
• Staff Discounts
Your Role
Lifeguards are the heart of the Aquatic Centre, you will perform as a professional and dedicated team player in providing the best aquatic service to the community.
Your Responsibilities
• Performs preventative lifeguarding duties in accordance with national standards and internal policies and procedures.
• Prevents injuries by providing public education and responds appropriately when first aid treatment and/or emergency response/rescue is required.
• Maintains the general cleanliness and safety of the aquatic centre area including change rooms and immediately rectifies unclean and/or potentially hazardous conditions in a proactive nature, whenever possible.
• Carries out opening and closing procedures appropriately.
• Completes reports accurately and in a timely manner.
• Organizes and leads games and activities for members and guests.
• Sets up, takes down and safely stores equipment and bulkheads according to a prearranged schedule and does so in a timely and cooperative manner.
• Provides exceptional service to aquatic centre users.
• Conducts routine safety inspections.
• Coach, mentor and develop lifeguards- in-training and volunteers.
• Performs wrist band checks.
• Will attend all scheduled in-service training and perform monthly skills.
• Establishes and maintains a cooperative/collaborative working relationship with other departments within the RRC through positive actions and communication.
• All other duties as assigned
Qualifications: Education & Experience
• Current Intermediate First Aid (Standard First Aid) with CPR C/AED Certificate
• Current Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard
Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Knowledge of lifeguarding principles and practices.
• Knowledge of aquatic instructional programs and evaluation standards.
• Thrive in a team environment, enjoy working as a team member as well as independently.
• A strong dedication to community service.
• Ability to promote water safety and drowning prevention through public education and special events with all facility users.
• Ability and willingness to be flexible in a changing work environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to recognize and act to resolve potential problems proactively.
Other Requirements
• Criminal Record Check with vulnerable sector check
Working Conditions
• While performing the essential functions of this job some tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort, typically involving some combination of standing, standing at a height, sitting, sitting at a height, crouching, walking, climbing, swimming, performing work while wet and/or performing work while wet for extended periods of time.
• Emergency tasks and regular staff training events involve the performance of physically demanding work, which may involve some combination of running, climbing and/or swimming and may involve lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling heavy objects including distressed persons on land or in the water, performing work while wet and/or performing work while wet for extended periods of time.
• Lifeguards must maintain the ability to demonstrate “Must See” items from the appropriate governing body to the satisfaction of the employer at all times of scheduled employment.
• Safe lifting, carrying and rescue techniques and the use of a rescue aid in the water and the coordination of rescue with a second rescuer and a rescue aid in the water, when possible, are required by the employer.
• Safe use of employee protective equipment is required by the employer.
• This position requires a flexible schedule including statutory holidays, early morning, late night, and weekend work.
Safety
All employees are responsible and accountable for Regional Recreation Corporation’s health and safety policy. All employees at every level should be familiar with the requirements of the Alberta Occupational Health and Safety legislation as it relates to their work processes.
The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and to act as a role model in the adherence to policies. These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue through the selection process will be contacted.
The RRC is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will gladly provide accommodations upon request for applicants with any barriers and/or disabilities during the recruitment process. We appreciate all candidates who apply for this position; though only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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