Pool Operator I

City of Grande Prairie; Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Grande Prairie's Recreation Department is seeking a Pool Operator I to join our team. The role focuses on maintaining water quality and the safe operation of aquatic systems in line with provincial health standards.

Responsibilities include routine testing, chemical dosing, inventory management, logs, and regular maintenance across pools and related facilities. Shift work is required with a commitment to reliability and independent work within a team.

Qualifications

• Pool Operations 1 Certification is required to operate public pools.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• WHMIS training is required for safe handling of materials.
• Fire extinguisher training is required for emergency response.
• Experience maintaining a public swimming pool is preferred.
• Shift work is required to cover operating hours.
• Must be able to operate computer equipment and use related programs.
• Reliability and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain water quality and ensure safe, efficient operation of aquatic systems.
• Perform routine water testing and chemical balancing per health regulations.
• Monitor automated and manual systems and document operations.
• Conduct manual chemical dosing and respond to water incidents.
• Manage chemical inventory and ensure safety standards.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on aquatic equipment.
• Ensure pools and related facilities are clean, safe, and fully operational; troubleshoot issues and escalate as needed.

Skills

Pool Operations

First Aid/CPR

WHMIS

Fire Extinguisher Training

Reliability

Organizational Skills

Record & Verify Information

Decision Making

Effective Communication & Teamwork

Independent Work

Adaptability

Problem Solving

Computer & Software Proficiency

Shift Work

Public Pool Experience

Education

Pool Operations 1 Certification

18 Years of Age

First Aid/CPR Certification

WHMIS

Fire Extinguisher Training

Job description

Our Recreation Department islooking for a dedicated Pool Operator I to join the team.

Position Responsibilities

• Pool Operators independently maintain water quality and ensure the safe, efficient operation of aquatic mechanical and filtration systems.
• Conducting routine water testing and chemical balancing in accordance with provincial health regulations,
• Monitoring automated and manual systems, and maintaining accurate operational logs and documentation.
• Manual chemical dosing, responding to water quality incidents and contaminations
• Managing chemical inventory, and ensuring all processes align with public health and safety standards.
• Perform preventative and corrective maintenance on aquatic systems and equipment within their assigned area.
• Monitoring facility conditions, ensuring all aquatic environments (pools, splash pads, wave features, and related amenities) are safe, clean, and fully operational, and troubleshooting system issues while escalating as required.

Qualifications

• Pool Operations 1 Certification
• 18 years of age
• First Aid/CPR
• WHMIS
• Fire Extinguisher training
• Experience in maintaining a public swimming pool
• Reliability
• Effective organizational skills
• Ability to record and compare information and confirm details
• Ability to make decisions and select a course of action
• Effective communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to adapt and work within changing situations
• Ability to apply innovative thinking to problem solving
• Ability to operate computer equipment and various programs
• Shift work required

Hours

The standardworkweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule beingdetermined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

Starting salary $36.43 per hour as per the CUPE Collective Agreement.

Benefits

Comprehensivebenefits package. WhatWe Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed tobuilding and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individualswith unique experiences, perspectives, talents, and contributions who welcome,support, respect and value all members of the community.

Selection Process

We appreciate your interest in our organization,and we thank you in advance for your application. Candidates selected for aninterview will be notified via phone or email.

Toefficiently manage the high volume of applications we receive for each jobposting, we are unable to address job-specific inquiries prior to the interviewstage. However, if you progress to the job interview stage, we will gladly answerany questions you may have.

The City of Grande Prairie is a vibrant, growing community located inthe beautiful Peace Country region of Alberta. We are committed to providingexceptional public service and enhancing the quality of life for all residents.Grande Prairie is a great place to live, work, and play.