Aquatic Positions

One Team. One Vision. Infinite Possibilities

**Employment Opportunity**

The City of Pickering is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace and
strives to foster a sense of belonging, empowerment and respect among all employees and
community members. We recognize and value that diverse perspectives, skills, backgrounds, and
lived experiences contribute to the growth and strength of our organization and community. As such,
including women, persons with disabilities, racialized persons, persons who identify as 2SLGBTQI+,
and other diverse communities.

**AQUATIC POSITIONS**
**Term, September 1 - December 31, 2024 ($20.46 to $26.71/hr.)**

The City of Pickering is seeking energetic and enthusiastic individuals to join its Aquatics team in
Instructor and Lifeguard positions.

**Successful applicants will possess strong communication and customer service skills, and meet**
**the following criteria to be considered for either position**:

- Enrolled in secondary school education or any acceptable combination of education, training and
- related experience.- Previous related experience working with children, or as a Lifeguard is considered an asset.
- Standard First Aid, Basic Rescuer CPR-C and AED issued after August 15, 2021 or enrolled in a
- course or recertification that will be successfully completed by August 15, 2024.- Applicants must be medically and physically fit to perform the duties of the position.
- Must be willing to obtain certification in High Five - Principles of Healthy Child Development.
- Must be prepared to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.
- The ability to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends as required.
- Must be able to attend all mandatory Staff Training in September (dates to be confirmed).

**In addition, the following certifications are required for each position**:
**Lifeguard - $20.43/hr. Instructor (Aquatics) - $26.71/hr.**
- **National Lifeguard Service **- **Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor**
**(NLS)** certification issued after (date of issue after August 15, 2022), or
August 15, 2022 or be enrolled be enrolled in a course or recertification
in a course or recertification that that will be successfully completed by
will be successfully completed August 15, 2024, and
by August 15, 2024. - **Bronze Cross or NLS** (issued after

August 15, 2022) or be enrolled in a
Qualified Lifeguard applicants will course or recertification that will be
be invited to a Wet Interview/Skills successfully completed by August 15,
Assessment to take place in 2024.
June/July.***

Qualified Instructor applicants will be
invited to a Wet Interview/Skills
Assessment to take place in June/July.

your resume and cover letter (PDFs only) on or before **Sunday, June 2, 2024**.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be
contacted. In accordance with the _Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act_,
personal information is collected under the authority of the _Municipal Act_ and is used for the purpose

The City of Pickering is committed to inclusive and barrier-free employment practices, and to creating
a workplace that reflects and supports the diversity of the community we serve. In accordance with
the _AODA Act_, accommodations will be provided throughout the recruitment process where required.
Documents can be made available in alternate formats upon request.

**An Equal Opportunity Employer