General Information:

As an equal opportunity employer, the City of Thunder Bay encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible minority groups and women.

ONTARIO HUMAN RIGHTS CODE:  It is a contravention of the Human Rights Code of Ontario to discriminate on the basis of: race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, family status, disability, age, record of offences, gender identity or gender expression.  Therefore, a resume submitted to the City must not include references to any of the above characteristics.  Do not include: 

• Photos
• Any certificates that have photo identification
• Driver’s licences
• Police records checks

Note: The above documentation will be requested by the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division should you be the successful applicant.  If a Criminal Record Check is required it will be requested by Human Resources should you be the successful applicant.  Please do not submit your Criminal Record Check with your application.

ACCOMMODATION:  Reasonable accommodations are available upon request for all parts of the recruitment process.

PRIVACY: Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 302, as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about this collection of personal information should be directed to the Human Resources & Corporate Safety Division, 125 Syndicate Ave Suite 42, Thunder Bay, Ontario, P7E 6H8, Telephone: 625-3866

Application forms must reference the competition number and be submitted to Human Resources by 11:59 p.m. on the closing date. 

Availability:

Please ensure you indicate your availability in your application.

POSITON SUMMARY:       Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor CGC Aquatics, and the technical direction and guidance of the Head Lifeguard, assists the public to ensure they have a safe and enjoyable aquatic experience.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ensures that bathers are showered and appropriately attired before entering the pool area; refuses admittance to those not adhering to building policies and procedures.
2. Regulates the number of people on the slide and ensures adherence to rules and safe operation procedures.
3. Be familiar with emergency procedures of the pool and related equipment.
4. Assists lifeguards and instructors with their duties when necessary.
5. Enforces pool rules and regulations.
6. Responds to public inquiries or complaints or refer to appropriate staff for follow-up.
7. Operates sound system, code-a-phone, public announcement system, batherload counters and keeps necessary records.
8. Repairs equipment or takes appropriate action in the meantime, and advises supervisor of any equipment maintenance or replacement needed.
9. Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:

• Current certifications: RLSSC Bronze Cross and/or CRCS Leaders, or National Lifeguard Service, or CRCS/LSS Instructor, Standard First Aid and CPR Level C

Skills/Abilities:

• Must be customer service orientated and be able to get along with other members of the staff team
• Must demonstrate initiative and show a positive attitude 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must maintain all awards current from data of application until end of employment period
• Must attend and complete within three months of employment, customer service training and WHMIS training
• Must undergo a successful Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)
• Will be required to work irregular hours and weekends