Position Type: Term

Number of Positions: 3

Start/End Date: May 01, 2026 to August 24 2026

Job Rate: $27.97

Location: (MIP) Fort McMurray, Alberta

CUPE INTERNAL POSTING DATE: February 25, 2026

CUPE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: March 04, 2026

Requisition #: 2021702

 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

Stay Alert. Bring the Energy. Create Community. Join the RRC Aquatics Team This Summer!

Ready to make a splash this summer? At the Regional Recreation Corporation of Wood Buffalo (RRC), our vision comes to life in every swim lesson, water activity, and proud first jump off the diving board: Together we create community.

The pool is more than just water. It’s where confidence grows, friendships form, and safety makes all the fun possible. Our Aquatics team creates a welcoming space where guests of all ages feel supported, included, and free to dive in with confidence.

We are looking for Lifeguards who bring focus, composure, and positive energy to every shift. Someone who understands that prevention is powerful, teamwork matters, and staying alert can make all the difference.

As a Lifeguard, you will:

• Champion safety so every guest can enjoy the water with confidence

• Create belonging by welcoming swimmers and families with warmth and professionalism

• Stay calm, responsive, and ready to act when needed

• Collaborate with a supportive team built on trust and communication

• Live our values of Safety, Collaboration, Innovation, Sustainability, and Diversity

At the RRC, our values guide how we support one another and our community. We are committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging, creating a workplace where every team member feels respected and empowered.

If you’ are ready to stay cool under pressure, make a meaningful impact, and help create a safe, vibrant summer experience, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and let’s make waves together. 

We Offer Great Benefits & Perks – We Take Care of Our People

• Competitive Hourly Wage

• Employee Assistance Program

• 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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