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

Our Recreation Department is looking 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 standard workweek consists of an average of 40 hours, with the specific schedule being determined by the immediate supervisor.

Compensation

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

Benefits

Comprehensive perks package. What We Offer | City of Grande Prairie (cityofgp.com)

Diversity & Inclusion

The City of Grande Prairie is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive work environment composed of individuals with 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 an interview will be notified via phone or email.

📌 Pool Operator I (Grande Prairie)
🏢 City of Grande Prairie
📍 Grande Prairie