Summer Student – Lifeguard
Job Status:
Full -time Student

Division:
Community Services

Department:
Recreation and Parkland Planning

Union:
No union affiliation

Salary:
$20.40 – $22.40

Vacancies:
Up to 7 Full time, and up to 3 Part time

Closing Date:
February 1, 2026

About The City Of Sarnia
Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.

Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.

The Role
Spend your summer having fun in the sun while keeping our residents and visitors safe

Lifeguards at Canatara Beach are responsible for maintaining a safe environment by providing necessary supervision, protection, and rescue efforts for beachgoers, in accordance with recognized lifeguarding procedures. Lifeguards also contribute to ensuring our beaches are clean and safe places for people to enjoy their summer days.

The Candidate
Our lifeguards require attention to detail and poise in high stress situations. Interacting closely with the public requires excellent customer service skills to handle difficult situations, and the ability to remain alert and calm at all times is essential.

Beach lifeguards are required to be available to work a variety of scheduled shifts, including days and weekends.

Term
Please note that the anticipated term of employment will be:

• June 27, 2026 – August 30, 2026

Successful candidates will be expected to be available for the full duration of the employment term.

Mandatory Orientation
Additionally, all lifeguards must be available to attend mandatory orientation, which will be scheduled prior to the term start date.

Requirements

• National Lifeguard - Waterfront
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC)

Hours of Work

• Shifts are generally 6.5 hours and can be scheduled between the hours of 10:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• Full time average 5-6 shifts per week
• Part time average 2-3 shifts per week, with an opportunity to pick up additional hours/shifts

Why Work With Us
It's an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment where your organizational skills, attention to detail, and professionalism will be highly valued.

For temporary employees, the City offers competitive salaries, access to our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP), and the option to enrol in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan.

We are an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information received relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.

Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, ext. 3366.

Please note this recruitment is for existing vacancies.