Summer Student Job Postings

Full And Part-Time Positions

Position: Lifeguards – Byng Conservation Areas
Employer: Grand River Conservation Authority
Location: Byng Island Conservation Area, Dunnville, Ontario

What you will be doing:

Working as part of a team you will be engaging with our visitors to ensure a clean, safe and enjoyable experience at our outdoor pool.

Advantages:

• Meet new people and create lifelong friendships.
• Work outside in a beautiful setting.
• Continuous training and support.
• Gain confidence in engaging with the public.
• Eligibility to enroll in our pension plan (OMERS).

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled as a full-time student.
• Possess the National Lifeguard Certification by your first shift.
• Possess Valid First Aid and CPR certification by your first shift.
• The drive and passion to work weekends, night shifts and holidays with minimum supervision.

Work Period:June to Labour Day 2026

Pay Rate: $20.50 per hour

Shift: Weekends, Day and Evening Shifts, Statutory Holidays

All successful applicants must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions and be available to work assigned shifts for the duration of the season.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter (referencing location and Lifeguard) by email to careers@grandriver.ca (Please send your resume and cover letter as an MS Word document or PDF).

Deadline for Applications is May 15, 2026.

Applications submitted after May 15, 2026, will only be reviewed on an as needed basis.

We thank you for your interest, however only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

The GRCA strives to provide a collaborative and respectful work environment. We value the health and well-being of our employees and prioritizes Health and Safety in our workplace

Students have the option to participate in the OMERS defined benefit pension plan, with generous employer matching.

GRCA is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If you require any accessibility accommodations at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact us. Any information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

Pursuant to section 29(2) of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act R.S.O. 1990, C. M.56 the personal information contained on this form is col- lected under the legal authority of the Conservation Authorities Act, R.S.O. 1990, chap- ter C.27 and is used for recruitment purposes. Questions about the collection of personal information should be directed to the Director of Human Resources, Grand River Con- servation Authority, PO Box 729, 400 Clyde Road, Cambridge, Ontario N1R 5W6; 519- 621-2761.

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