Summer Student - Lifeguard

Division: Community Services

Department: Recreation and Parkland Planning Services

Union: CUPE Local 3690

Closing Date: February 19, 2025

About The City Of Sarnia

Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

The Role

Spend your summer having fun in the sun while keeping our residents and visitors safe! Lifeguards at Canatara Beach are responsible for maintaining a safe environment by providing necessary supervision, protection, and rescue efforts for beachgoers, in accordance with recognized lifeguarding procedures. Lifeguards also contribute to ensuring our beaches are clean and safe places for people to enjoy their summer days.

The Candidate

Our lifeguards require attention to detail and poise in chaotic situations. Interacting closely with the public requires excellent customer service and public relation skills to handle difficult situations, and the ability to remain alert and calm at all times is essential.

Beach lifeguards are required to be available to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including days, evenings and weekends.

Requirements

1. National Lifeguard - Waterfront
2. Standard First Aid and CPR-C
3. Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366.