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The Municipality of Lambton Shores
in Grand Bend
invites applications for the position of
Beach Patrol

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Job Description

Position Summary:

The Beach Patrol work under the supervision of the Waterfront Manager and Beach Patrol Captain, ensuring waterfront safety for patrons of the Grand Bend Beach.

Primary Duties:

  • Ensures a safe waterfront aquatic environment for the patrons through supervision, accident prevention, rescue skills, public education, public relations and by following municipal policies and best practices.
  • Patrols the designated beach and swim area.
  • Executes emergency procedures using safety and rescue equipment.
  • Works with other agencies such as OPP, and Paramedic and other municipal employees, including Fire Services, acting as a first point of contact for water and beach related incidents.
  • Maintains and ensures the security of Grand Bend Beach Patrol facilities and equipment.
  • Performs administrative tasks of completing written reports pertaining to duties performed.
  • Interacts daily with members of the public in a professional and courteous manner.

 

Required Qualifications

Education Requirements, Experience and Skills:

  • Current National Lifeguard Waterfront Certification.
  • Current Standard First Aid with CPR-C Certification (or greater).
  • Airway Management Oxygen Therapy Certification is an asset.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Police Checks required.

Experience/ Work Complexity:

  • Working hours include daytime, weekend, and some evening work.
  • Working conditions are primarily outdoors. Must be physically capable of working in varying outdoor conditions.
  • Job requires visual concentration, physical exertion, and will involve walking, running, jumping, climbing, swimming, carrying heavy objects at times, bending.
  • Must adhere to all health and safety practices at all times.
  • Must work effectively in a team environment.
  • Must possess strong public relations, customer service, communication skills.
  • Requires daily communication with the public.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to maintain tact and discretion, dignity and respect in handling matters of confidential or highly sensitive nature and to maintain confidentiality.

 

Contact Information

Apply online at www.lambtonshores.ca/careers