About the role
Posted Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:00 AM
Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens. Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect*, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork.* As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore.
The Town of Canmore is currently accepting applications and looking to fill casual positions as Assistant Lifeguard. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about aquatics and wanting to make a positive impact in our community! This is a great position for a high school student who is looking to build workplace skills.
Position Overview: The Assistant Lifeguard supports the safety supervision function and provision of services at the Town of Canmore’s Aquatics Centre at Elevation Place. As a junior member of the Aquatics team, and under the guidance of our certified National Lifeguards, the Assistant Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, and sanitary environment. In addition to providing safety supervision of the pools, you will provide emergency support to the lifeguards and instructors, provide exceptional customer service, participate in team training sessions, and ensure the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of our excellent facilities. This is a great position for someone who is looking to make a positive contribution to their community, learn about the aquatics industry, and build skills to become a fully certified lifeguard!
Attributes: Possession of the following qualifications and experience will help you to be successful in this role:
- Strong interpersonal skills; Confident, personable and approachable nature
- A willingness to go above and beyond in providing excellent customer service
- Safety-oriented mindset as ensuring safety is one of the top priorities of this role
- Current Certifications; Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (SFA)
- The minimum working age for this position is 15 years of age
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.
Term & Salary: This is an ongoing part time no benefit position targeted to start April 21, 2024. The number of hours worked will vary week to week, depending on your availability and shifts available. Successful applicants will be expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The pay rate for this position is $18.52.
How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word) To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
1. Why do you want to be an Assistant Lifeguard with the Town of Canmore?
2. What attitude, training or experience (work or volunteer) do you have that would make you a great addition to our team?
3. What is your availability to work? (Evenings, weekends?)
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca
Job Details
Job Family
Operations
Pay Type
Hourly
Employment Indicator
Operational
Hiring Rate
18.52 CAD
700 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1P4, Canada
About the role
Posted Wednesday, July 23, 2025, 3:00 AM
Why work for the Town of Canmore? For starters, you can take great pride in our organization, its positive work culture, and our exceptional team of talented professionals, who accomplish outstanding work each and every day for our citizens. Our team is composed of many compassionate professionals who value giving back to the community and are guided by the organization’s core values of Wellness, Respect*, Integrity, Service, and Teamwork.* As a municipal government organization, the Town of Canmore exists to serve the community and visitors to Canmore.
The Town of Canmore is currently accepting applications and looking to fill casual positions as Assistant Lifeguard. We are looking for applicants who are passionate about aquatics and wanting to make a positive impact in our community! This is a great position for a high school student who is looking to build workplace skills.
Position Overview: The Assistant Lifeguard supports the safety supervision function and provision of services at the Town of Canmore’s Aquatics Centre at Elevation Place. As a junior member of the Aquatics team, and under the guidance of our certified National Lifeguards, the Assistant Lifeguard is responsible for providing a safe, welcoming, and sanitary environment. In addition to providing safety supervision of the pools, you will provide emergency support to the lifeguards and instructors, provide exceptional customer service, participate in team training sessions, and ensure the ongoing cleanliness and maintenance of our excellent facilities. This is a great position for someone who is looking to make a positive contribution to their community, learn about the aquatics industry, and build skills to become a fully certified lifeguard!
Attributes: Possession of the following qualifications and experience will help you to be successful in this role:
- Strong interpersonal skills; Confident, personable and approachable nature
- A willingness to go above and beyond in providing excellent customer service
- Safety-oriented mindset as ensuring safety is one of the top priorities of this role
- Current Certifications; Bronze Cross and Standard First Aid (SFA)
- The minimum working age for this position is 15 years of age
Closing Date for Applications: This posting will remain open until filled.
Term & Salary: This is an ongoing part time no benefit position targeted to start April 21, 2024. The number of hours worked will vary week to week, depending on your availability and shifts available. Successful applicants will be expected to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The pay rate for this position is $18.52.
How to Apply: To apply, please upload your cover letter and resume (PDF or Word) To help us learn more about you, in your cover letter please clearly detail the following:
1. Why do you want to be an Assistant Lifeguard with the Town of Canmore?
2. What attitude, training or experience (work or volunteer) do you have that would make you a great addition to our team?
3. What is your availability to work? (Evenings, weekends?)
Prior to beginning work, the successful candidate will be required to submit all required certifications and documentation, including driver`s abstract and records checks. The Town of Canmore wishes to express our appreciation to all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. However, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The Town of Canmore is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, colour, race, gender, ancestry, ethnic origin, disability or sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, hr@canmore.ca
Job Details
Job Family
Operations
Pay Type
Hourly
Employment Indicator
Operational
Hiring Rate
18.52 CAD
700 Railway Ave, Canmore, AB T1W 1P4, Canada