Summer Student - Aquatic Attendant
Requisition ID: 15881
Department: Rec, Cultural & Facility Services Dept.
Multiple Positions
Salary Information: $17.200 - $18.032 per hour (2025 rates of pay)
Affiliation: Non Union/Non MPE
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Summer Student Recruitment
Application Close: 29/08/2025
JOB SUMMARY
The Recreation, Cultural and Facility Services department is responsible for building a healthy, inclusive and vibrant City, as well as ensuring that communities, residents and visitors have access to the recreation and cultural places, programs, events and services that allow them to experience all the benefits the City has to offer, and overseeing Buildings and Facilities Management for improved service delivery integration, ensuring the best possible client experience in City facilities.
You are responsible for assisting with the maintenance and cleanliness of the change rooms, locker rooms, shower rooms, washrooms and pool area. You will exercise good public relations and provide information to the general public concerning facility program schedules. You are also responsible for ensuring the safety and enjoyment of patrons in an aquatic environment and assisting with program operation, i.e. assisting patrons to use the waterslide.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Note: minimum age of 15 years is required for this Summer Student job.
High School Student - Grade 10 minimum
Note: Student must be returning to school in the fall
No related experience is required - Previous experience operating a cash register is preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENCES
KNOWLEDGE
- Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Technical skills for the appropriate duty
- Ability to operate any required tools/equipment
- Ability to follow verbal and/or written directions/procedures.
- Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage simultaneous demands.
- Ability to work in a team setting or independently
- Maintain a fun and safe environment
- Good organization skills
- Proper attire and footwear
- Capable of safe lifting techniques
Core Behaviours
Core behaviours define the City’s expectations of the behaviours employees should demonstrate in performing their work. They are reflective of the City’s culture and values and guide all our present and future activities. Every employee is encouraged to learn, embody and demonstrate these core behaviours.
Review the Core Behaviours.
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- Language Requirement: Various language requirements, locations may require English only, French only OR Bilingual competencies. Some positions require English oral, reading, and writing. Some positions required French oral, reading and writing.
- Police Record Check: The successful candidate will be required to complete a Vulnerable Sector Check with the Police Services detachment in their jurisdiction to the City of Ottawa’s satisfaction.; Note: Under the age of 18, requires a Criminal Record and Judicial Matters check in place of the Vulnerable Sector Check.; Police record checks completed by a third-party company will not be accepted.
- Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions.
Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire.
The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.
Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at 613-580-2424, extension 47411.