jobs & Volunteer Opportunities

• Location: Anmore (Buntzen Lake) and/or Mission (Hayward Lake), BC
• Type: Seasonal full-time OR part-time casual
• Closing Date: March 13

Following six safe and successful summers at Buntzen Lake in Anmore and Hayward Lake in Mission, the Lifesaving Society invites applications for Waterfront Lifeguard and Supervisor positions for spring/summer 2026. Lifeguards are responsible for the safety of swimmers at these waterfront lake locations in BC Hydro Recreation Areas. Candidates must be available for varied shift requirements including weekends, statutory holidays, daytime, and evening shifts, with contracts available from May 2 to September 7 or 9, 2026 (depending on role and location).

• Location: Lower Mainland (with travel across BC)
• Type: Seasonal contract, full-time
• Closing Date: March 15

The two-member WaterWise Safety Team travels throughout British Columbia promoting water safety through informational tables, media, and demonstrations at beaches, waterfronts, schools, and community events. WaterWise team members must enjoy interacting with the public in person and through social media and have water safety/boating experience, such as lifeguarding, swim instruction, or other water related training/skills.

• Location: Burnaby, BC
• Type: Regular part-time
• Closing Date: March 2

This position works in the Edmonds Community Centre Aquatic Services organizational unit. This is aquatic work in lifeguarding and instructing, on an assigned shift, at an indoor and/or outdoor aquatic facility. An employee of a position in this class performs a variety of operational, instructional, lifeguarding, janitorial and minor maintenance tasks in offering instructional and recreational aquatic programs for all age groups. A Lifeguard/Instructor – Aquatics performs these duties in accordance with established practices and procedures, exercising tact and firmness in dealing with all patrons. The more difficult or unusual matters are referred to a supervisor who checks and reviews work performance in terms of effectiveness of the aquatic programs and services rendered and in terms of conformance with established practices and procedures. Performs related work as required.

• Location: UBC (Vancouver), BC
• Type: Temporary, part-time
• Closing Date: March 6

UBC Aquatic Centre Day Camps are looking for Spring Break Aquatic Daycamp Leaders who have experience working with children (ages 7 to 14 years) in a camp setting with specialty interests in either Aquatics or General Sports. Camps run between 9am and 4pm for a 6 hour day. This position requires leaders to be wet and in the water directly supervising and engaging campers. Instructors will be responsible for: program implementation, supervising groups of youth (ages 7-14 years), teaching swimming skills, delivering recreational activities for children in the water, outside and in the classroom, and assisting with the organization of games and activities.

• Location: Golden, BC
• Type: Temporary, part-time seasonal
• Closing Date: March 11

Under daily leadership and supervision, the position is responsible for the safe, effective instruction of swim lessons and lifeguarding at the Golden Municipal Swimming Pool as well as routine facility maintenance, public relations, and program registration.

• Location: Yukon
• Type:
• Closing Date: March 20, 2026

We are now accepting applications for summer aquatics staff on behalf of rural Yukon Communities. We will work with potential candidates on meeting certification requirements!

• Location: Smithers
• Type: Full-time
• Closing Date: March 20, 2026

The Facility Manager is hired by the Society and is responsible for the effective management and operation of a multifaceted aquatic and recreation facility. The Manager reports directly to the Society’s Board of Directors. This is a fulltime salary position that requires some weekend and on-call work. (based on an average of 38 hours/ week)

• Location: North Vancouver
• Type: Auxiliary
• Closing Date: March 20, 2026

If you are passionate about aquatics and looking for a great place to work, North Vancouver Recreation and Culture wants you! We are currently looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to join our Aquatics team. You are a team player committed to community. You are courteous and effective with the public and enjoy working with a diverse group of people. You ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for all customers. Your strong communication skills will help you when instructing aquatic programs to all ages and special community groups. You are able to provide safety and supervision for all swimmers and first aid when required.

• Location: North Vancouver
• Type: Auxiliary
• Closing Date: March 20, 2026

If you are passionate about aquatics and looking for a great place to work, North Vancouver Recreation and Culture wants you! We are currently looking for enthusiastic and energetic individuals to provide swimming lessons and lifeguarding duties at any of our four pool locations.

• Location: Sparwood
• Type: Part-time
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted Feb 27)

For people who enjoy the outdoor lifestyle, Sparwood will exceed your expectations by offering you instant access to mountains, valleys, rivers and lakes filled with an array of fish and wildlife. Participate in fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, golf, numerous lake activities, hunting, cross country skiing and world class skiing and snowboarding to your heart’s content. Sparwood is an East Kootenay community of about 4,100 people living in the beautiful Elk Valley, approximately 1.5 hours away from Cranbrook, BC and 2.5 hours away from Calgary, AB – offering easy access to big city amenities while enjoying all that rural living has to offer

• Location: Sparwood
• Type: Casual, on-call
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted Feb 27)

Sparwood is a friendly and welcoming community of about 4,100 people, nestled in the heart of the Elk
Valley in the Southeast Kootenays. As an “Active Community” we have great indoor and outdoor recreation
facilities, trails and a world class ski hill just 30 minutes away.
The District of Sparwood has an excellent employment opportunity for an enthusiastic, highly motivated
individual to join the Community Services team in the role of a Casual, On-Call Lifeguard. This individual will
be working as part of a cooperative team ensuring the safety of pool users as well as maintaining day-to-day
cleanliness of the pool and surrounding areas.

• Location: Hagensborg, BC
• Type: Seasonal full-time/part-time
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted Feb 25)

Working for the Central Coast Regional District, the Pool Manager is responsible for the safe, efficient, and community focused operation of their outdoor Centennial Pool in Hagensborg near Bella Coola. This role, working seasonally until September, provides leadership to aquatic staff, oversees daily facility operations, ensures regulatory compliance, and supports the delivery of high quality aquatic programs and services.

• Location: Tri-cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, and Port Moody)
• Type: Full-time March 16–27, 2026. (Option to continue June 26–Sept. 4 for eligible Canada Summer Jobs candidates.)
• Closing Date: Until filled

The Vibe: At Rainforest Adventure Camps, we believe in the power of play. We are a community-focused non-profit dedicated to further developing participants’ resilience, empathy, and independence in a fun and peaceful setting. We are seeking a lifeguard that has, ideally, previously also led groups of kids in recreation. If you are an outgoing, high-energy leader who loves the water and the woods, we want to meet you!

• Location: Harrison Hot Springs
• Type: Full-time and Seasonal
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted Jan 20)

• Location: Lake Koocanusa, BC
• Type: Seasonal, Full-Time
• Closing Date: Until filled (posted Jan 21)

• Location: Nanaimo, BC
• Type: Casual/External
• Closing Date: Ongoing