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Iqaluit – Inuktitut for many fish – is located near the mouth of the Sylvia Grinnell River, which empties into Frobisher Bay. With a population of approximately 8000, Iqaluit is Canada's smallest capital City.
The City of Iqaluit offers an excellent compensation package including attractive benefits and salary, an 8% RRSP matching program, discounts at our recreation facilities, Vacation Travel Assistance, generous leave and more*!
If you love the outdoors, you will fall in love with our city for its year-round activities. Frobisher Bay is a great kite-skiing destination in the winter, as well as, a snowmobilers playground. In the spring and summer, fishing, kayaking, boating and hiking are just some of the activities that can be enjoyed.
Check out our current opportunities to join our growing and thriving city!
The City of Iqaluit embraces the intent and spirit of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement. Priority will be given to Nunavut Inuit; Candidates must clearly identify their eligibility in order to receive consideration under this agreement.
We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected to interview are contacted.
*Compensation package is dependent of the type of employment and is subject to change.
Employment Opportunity
Casual Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor - Aquatic Centre
Reporting to the Aquatics Program Supervisor, the Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor is responsible for supervision and control of activities, safety standards, providing high quality customer service and cleanliness of the aquatic facility. The Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor is responsible for supervision of the guests in the pool area while on shift and expected to exercise mature judgement in carrying out lifeguarding and instructing duties.They will teach a wide variety of swim programs and perform rescues and first aid as required.
Required Qualifications:
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age;
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor;
- Standard First Aid and CPR - C;
- WHMIS;
- Vision Requirement: Candidates will, at the discretion of the City of Iqaluit, confirm vision standard of minimum 20/25 corrected;
- Must be able to perform skills to the NLS standard.
Preferred Education, Skills and Knowledge:
- Completion of Grade 10;
- Must maintain the required certifications;
- Ability to work flexible shifts including daytime, evenings, weekends and split shifts;
- Excellent people skills;
- Knowledge and experience in working as part of a team;
- Must demonstrate good attendance and punctuality.
The following certification are considered assets:Pool Operations Level 1, First Aid and CPR, High Five (PCD), Aquafit certification (CALA, Canfit, waterart), NCCP coaching Level 1
Due to the nature of this position, candidates must submit a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check and evidence of a clear TB test at the time of application.
The Lifeguard/ Swim Instructor must be able to work a minimum of 5 hours to a maximum of 35 hours per week.
The starting pay rate for this position is $33.58 per hour plus applicable benefits.
Please visit our website https://www.iqaluit.ca/careers to apply or drop off your resume at City Hall.
Only those selected to interview will be contacted.
As per Article 23 of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement, priority will be given to Nunavut Land Claims Beneficiaries who meet the criteria.
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