Lifeguard/Instructor

Lifeguard/Instructor - Aquatics 

Competition No: 2026-LGI

Duration: Auxiliary

Salary: $29.25 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Last Updated: 9/28/26

Do you enjoy working with the public as a role model in a fun and friendly manner? Are you interested in water safety and teaching swimming to various age groups? The City of Burnaby is actively recruiting Lifeguard Instructors to join our team.

Duties of an Auxiliary Lifeguard Instructor will include instructing aquatic programs to all ages, water surveillance and public relations, as well as participating in rescues and first aid when required. Other responsibilities include pool maintenance and cleaning duties, completing reports related to daily tasks, and performing other related duties as required. Please note that a Police Information Check is required for this position.

The following certifications are required and must be current at time of the screening:

1. Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor
2. Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard - Pool
3. Standard First Aid (current within 3 years)
4. BCRPA Aquatic Fitness Leader certification and Lifesaving Society Lifesaving Instructor awards are considered assets

The wet interview will be on October 24, 2026, and participation is required to be considered. Once your application is received an invite will be sent to attend Lifeguard School sessions. Attendance at these sessions is highly recommended to be successful in the wet interview.

Posting Dates
September 28, 2026 to October 9, 2026

Wet and Dry Interviews
October 24, 2026 from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Staff Training
December 7, 2026 from 5:00pm – 10:00pm

Shifts Begin
January 4, 2027 onwards

Pay Rate: $29.25 per hour + 12% in lieu of benefits

Location: Various Locations

Hours of work: This is an auxiliary position, hours and shifts are based on operational requirements and do not provide guaranteed hours of work, which may include on-call shifts. Typical shifts will range between Monday to Sunday between the hours of 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Please apply online at by October 9, 2026.

Copies of relevant professional certificates, degrees, or tickets will be required at the time of the interview. Please contact People and Culture at View phone number on civicjobs.ca if you do not receive a confirmation email within one hour of submitting your application online at We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those considered for an interview will be contacted

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