As the largest city in the Fraser Valley, the City of Abbotsford serves 166,000 residents and counting, located on the traditional territories of the Semá:th, Mathxwí and Leq’á:mel First Peoples.
Abbotsford is a vibrant, cultural and economic hub, home to the Abbotsford Canucks and Abbotsford International Airport. As we continue to grow, we are committed to building strong partnerships and innovating urban design.
At the City of Abbotsford, our people are our greatest asset. While maintaining a work-life balance we offer varied and meaningful career opportunities that make a difference in the community.
Be part of the story. Join our team today.
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Are you looking for a new and challenging opportunity? Get your feet wet and dive into a Guard Instructor role with the City of Abbotsford!
As the successful candidate, you will ensure a safe and enjoyable leisure experience for patrons while performing lifeguarding and instructional activities. Your training and keen eye for detail will allow you to actively respond to emergency situations by performing rescue functions and providing assistance to patrons in need. Your strong communication and relationship building skills will be essential as you provide instruction in a variety of aquatic and related programs. In addition, you will conduct regular inspections of rescue and emergency equipment, monitor pool chemistry as required and perform assigned janitorial and maintenance tasks as required.
To be considered for this position you must have the following certifications:
- Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor Certification
- National Lifeguard (Pool Option)
- CPR Level C with AED - (within 1 year as per NL requirement)
- All certifications must be current, and copies must be submitted with your online application in order to be considered for the position. Recertification’s that are completed during the recruitment and selection process must be uploaded to the online portal for your application to remain in competition. During employment, it is the responsibility of the employee to ensure certifications are valid at all times.
This position is unionized, CUPE Local 774, and the hourly rate of pay is from $26.52 to $31.19.
At the City of Abbotsford we work strongly to create a challenging and rewarding environment for our employees to thrive. We offer ongoing personal and professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
The City of Abbotsford is committed to creating a workplace that fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.
Closing Date: August 5, 2026
Please note: You should receive a confirmation email once you have successfully applied for this position. If you do not, please contact the Njoyn Help Desk at [email protected] or 1-877-427-7717 Monday to Friday 8 am to 8 pm (EST).
