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Aquatic Staff Shortage Addendum Report, Fall 2026

The Lifesaving Society examines staffing challeges in Ontario. A province-wide survey was conducted in late 2025, with results now available in the Aquatic Staffing Shortage Addendum Report, Fall 2026.

The report highlights how staffing challenges are evolving and shares practical approaches to recruitment, retention and workforce development. We encourage you to review the findings and consider how the strategies identified may support your organization.

Backyard Pool Safety Guide

It's never too late to make your backyard pool safer. Get our new Backyard Pool Safety guide for comprehensive safety information and a handy checklist. Click here to download it.

Program Guide

We are delighted to share the latest Program Guide (July 2026 edition) which provides up-to-date information on the Society’s programs and services. The Program Guide is a must-have resource, so please take some time to review this latest edition carefully. Read the July 2026 Program Guide.

New First Aid Program Launched June 22

Delivery of the new WSIB Workplace First Aid program began on Monday, June 22 and features new course titles, curriculums and all new candidate and instructor materials. See full details.

First Aid Update Course

Our online First Aid Update Course is now open! This course walks Standard First Aid Instructors/Examiners/Trainers through the program changes effective June 22. By registering for this course, you’ll be shipped the new course materials and get access to the online learning platform. Register for the course now.

Change to Lifesaving Instructor Trainer prerequisites

Effective June 1, 2026, the following certifications and experience are required for Lifesaving Instructor Trainer certification:

• Bronze Examiner and Examiner Mentor

• taught (or co-taught) and examined (or co-examined) at least one Bronze Medallion course and one Bronze Cross course

• successful completion of Trainer course and apprenticeship on a Lifesaving Instructor course with an experienced Trainer