In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.
The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation that is located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second-largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, the population of Whitby is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for Whitby’s planned growth and development; the protection of our natural and built environments; urban design intensification; sustainability; community improvement; and, new employment within this time frame.
The Town of Whitby combines a small town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. Whitby boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, one of the finest recreational harbours with an award-winning marina, year round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene, all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.
Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a community that is welcoming, growing and transforming. On our team, you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our growing community. Creating an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers is important to us. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.
The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization. This means staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.
We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby, and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.
Let’s grow together.
The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values (Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged) through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts and elected officials.
By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, the successful candidate will help us achieve our mission that together we deliver services that make a difference in our community.
Reporting to the Supervisor of Aquatics and Fitness Services, the Instructor Guard is responsible for monitoring recreational swimming activities, including:
patrolling the pool deck and scanning the water, as well as monitoring patrons to ensure a safe swim environment;
recognizing and responding to emergency situations, including rescues to the NL certification standard;
resolving problems and performing associated public education duties;
setting up the pool deck prior to your shift, clearing the deck following your shift to ensure equipment is cared for and properly stored;
attending all scheduled staff meetings and training programs;
keeping all qualifications and standards up to date;
maintaining a personal fitness level to ensure rescues are performed to standard;
instructing Red Cross and Lifesaving Society programs to standard in a safe and enjoyable learning environment;
responding to patron, parent and participant questions promptly, courteously and thoroughly;
providing instruction in and out of the water, with the majority of each class being in the water;
providing the Pool Coordinator with detailed lesson plans (short and long range);
writing, proofing and correcting Progress Reports for all of your lesson participants; and
performing other duties as may be assigned.
You are committed to creating an inclusive and safe space for all. You will bring a passion for working with children and youth. You are committed to working in a socially inclusive environment, responding with sensitivity to diverse needs. You will have well-developed interpersonal and relationship building skills with the ability to establish rapport, work cooperatively and communicate effectively with staff, children, youth, parents/guardians and community partners.
As the successful applicant, you must possess:
current certifications, maintained throughout employment, in:
Lifesaving Society National Lifeguard Service (Pool),
Red Cross Instructor or Lifesaving Society Learn to Swim Instructor,
Lifesaving Society Instructor, and
Standard First Aid and C.P.R. “C” certifications;
a valid, satisfactory police criminal record check to work with the vulnerable sector.
Selection Process:
The selection process will include both an interview and practical in-pool assessments. Candidates must be available to attend the interview and in-pool assessment to be considered for a position. Only those selected to participate in this interview and assessment will be contacted. Candidates will be required to provide proof of current certifications at the in-pool assessment. Those failing to provide such proof will be disqualified from the process. Candidates offered a position will be required to attend mandatory training sessions as scheduled.
Salary Range/Hourly rate:
$26.36 - $29.28
Hybrid information:
Frontline
Hours:
Flex hours, including days, evenings and weekends (maximum of 24 hours per week).
Closing Date:
July 15, 2026
Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Town of Whitby are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.
AI Disclosure: The Town of Whitby confirms that artificial intelligence (AI) will not be used in the screening, assessment, or selection process for this position.
Our commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism
At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad, promote social justice and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Town of Whitby is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Accommodation
The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier-free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require Code-protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please make them known when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability-related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.
We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
