Waterfront Lifeguard

Department: Visitor Safety & Patrol

Type of Contract: Contract, Seasonal

Work Location: Milton, ON, L9E 0C6

CH Site: Kelso Conservation Area

Posting Start Date: February 14, 2025

Posting End Date: April 30, 2025

Your Opportunity

Waterfront Lifeguards ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for guests and staff through supervision, accident prevention, first aid and rescue skills, public education, and customer service.

The primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Supervise participants on swimming beach, Kelso Cove Waterpark, and in other waterfront areas, enforcing rules and regulations with guests and staff
• Supervise participants during weekly open-water swimming events
• Serve as a first point of contact for guests and respond to incidents within the supervised waterfront areas
• Execute emergency procedures and use safety/rescue equipment as required
• Provide customer service and engage with guests to provide education about potential hazards and safe practices in waterfront areas
• Ensure that all equipment is operational and stored appropriately when not in use
• Ensure safety signs/flags are posted and clearly visible at all times, advising other teams as needed
• Identifies risks in and around beach and waterpark areas escalating as required to keep guests safe
• Support other waterfront events outside of the beachfront area
• Work in accordance with the Conservation Halton’s Safety Policies & Procedures and the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all other related manuals
• Other duties as assigned

Your Qualifications

• Must be 15 years of age or older at the time of employment
• Must have LSS Bronze Cross award as a minimum, National Lifeguard certification is preferred
• Must complete National Lifeguard – Waterfront Certification during training period or previously hold the certification
• Must attend all training dates or provide written notice and obtain approval to attend make up sessions as required
• Lifesaving Swim Instructor Certification is an asset
• Previous Waterfront experience is an asset
• Effective communication skills, combined with the ability and willingness to enforce policies and procedures in a professional manner
• Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions
• Able to lift up to 40 pounds, stand, and walk for long periods of time
• Successful candidates are required to provide a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSS), to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted (if over 18 years old). *Cost covered by Conservation Halton up to $30.00.
• Must be flexible to work all scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays
• CH parks are not accessible by public transit; candidates should ensure they have reliable transportation.

Your Reward

• Starting at $19.40 per hour
• Part time and full-time hours available; hours may vary depending on availability
• National Lifeguard – Waterfront Certification course provided
• This position’s expected start date is 2025-05-03
• Gain valuable job-related experience and skills working in a Conservation Area
• Free access to Conservation Halton and Conservation Ontario parks
• Discounts on Conservation Halton/Glen Eden services, food and merchandise
• Option to enroll in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer-matching.
• You will work in an inspiring setting with views of the Niagara Escarpment and no traffic lights for several miles
• You will work with a creative, talented and solutions-focused team
• You will work for an organization that provides flexible work arrangements and places tremendous value on professional development and wellness of its employees

Our Core Values

Diversity and Inclusion – We endeavor to understand, accept and appreciate the value of our differences and encourage authenticity.

Learning and Innovation – We embrace the need for continuous improvement, the opportunity to learn from others and the benefits of sharing knowledge.

Person-Centered Service – We make people a priority through customer-centred engagement, predictive problem-solving and high-quality service.

Collaboration – We seek out and trust in the skills, expertise and experience of others in order to achieve our common ambition.

Sustainability – We consider the environmental impact of everything we do and always keep future generations in mind when making decisions.

Integrity – We make decisions with accountability, transparency and a strong sense of personal responsibility for our choices and actions.

Resilience – We are positive and proud of our ability to quickly and effectively respond to change.

To Apply

Please visit the link to apply online and have your resume ready to complete your application: Click to apply.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Conservation Halton will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. To discuss accommodations, please contact operations@hrca.on.ca.

Pursuant to the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, personal information provided through the recruitment, selection, and onboarding process is collected under the authority of the Conservation Authorities Act R.S.O. 1990, c. C.27, s. 18 (1), as amended, for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment and volunteer positions with Conservation Halton. Personal information is collected and managed in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Questions about the collection of information can be directed to the Freedom of Information Coordinator, Office of the President & CEO, 2596 Britannia Road West, Burlington, Ontario, L7P 0G3, 905-336-1158 ext. 2236, admin@hrca.on.ca.