Posting Date:   October 7, 2025
Closing Date: October 17, 2025
Department: Facilities & Recreation
Hours per Week: 16-24 hours
Benefits Entitlement: No
Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions
Existing Position: Yes
Salary Level   $18.77 – $20.69 (2025)
Union:   Non-Union

Interviews are tentatively scheduled for November 3, 2025. Further details (including time and location) will be provided to candidates selected for interviews.

Position Summary

Lifeguards ensure the safety of all pool users by monitoring activities, enforcing rules, and responding to emergencies. They provide first aid/CPR when needed, maintain a safe environment, and deliver excellent customer service.


Duties

• Adhere to Facilities and Recreation’s policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain public education and public relations with pupils, patrons, caregivers, and parents
• Fully understand all emergency procedures. For example, how to clear the pool, fire drills, etc.
• Enforce rules and regulations
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with peers
• Recognize and respond to situations where other staff members of the team require assistance
• Initiate life-saving measures and alerts in emergency situations according to department policy and pending the arrival of the ambulance
• Assist in providing fun, safe, and effective swim lessons for visiting school groups


Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older, as required by legislation
• Current National Lifeguard or Bronze Cross (National Lifeguard preferred)
• Current Swim Instructor (an asset)
• Current Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• Available during daytime hours Monday – Friday (8:30-3:00pm)
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector if 18 years of age or older


How to Apply

To apply for this position, applications must be received by the Human Resources Department no later than 4:00 pm on the closing date of October 17, 2025.

Via Email:   human_resources@timmins.ca

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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