Student Jobs

Are you a full-time student looking for work? The City of Kenora offers a wide variety of student positions for summer, year round, and internships. Applicants must be enrolled in school full-time or attending school in the fall full time for summer jobs. Most summer student positions will start early-mid May and run until the end of August. Email your resume to hr@kenora.ca now.

Current student opportunities

View the opportunities for students to work for the City of Kenora:

Student pool positions, part-time

The Student Pool Attendant/Guards and Instructor Guards will be responsible for the cleanliness of the pool deck area and for ensuring the safety of patrons utilizing the pool. Duties also include checking and cleaning change rooms, administering first aid, assisting with emergencies, and responding to customer inquiries. You must be able to deal courteously with the public, communicate effectively verbally and in writing, and work both independently and as part of a team.

Attendant/guard qualifications and duties

Must be attending high school full time
Must be at least 14/15 years of age
Must possess current LSS Bronze Medallion Award
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (Red Cross, L.S.S., or St. John Ambulance) or willing to obtain
Must be willing to obtain the following certifications and maintain in good standing:
- Bronze Cross/Standard First Aid
- NL Certification
- L.S.S. Swim for Life Instructor Certificate
Control water slide activity
Assist with L.S.S. Swim for Life swimming lessons
Other duties as assigned

Instructor guard qualifications and duties

Must be at least 16 years of age
Must possess current L.S.S. Bronze Cross Award
Current Emergency First Aid Certificate (Red Cross, L.S.S., or St. John Ambulance) or willing to obtain
Must be willing to obtain the following certifications and maintain in good standing:
- Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certificate
- L.S.S. Swim for Life Instructor Certificate
Must take further training to upgrade to Lifeguard position
Ensure participant and patron safety
Supervise patrons alongside Lifeguards, enforcing rules and policies
Instruct Red Cross swimming lessons
Act as a resource to the public

Hours of work

Weekends, evenings, and early morning shifts on weekends. Maximum of 20 hours per week. Flexible scheduling for students.

This position is not a summer position. It is part-time and permanent, year round.

Salary

Starting at $14.60 per hour

How to apply

Interested students are invited to submit a cover letter and resume to Human Resources, City of Kenora, 1 Main St. S, Kenora, ON P9N 3X2, fax 807-467-2150, or email at hr@kenora.ca

Summer student experience

Watch our video with Hilary Smith, Human Resources Consult. She talks about her employment journey at the City of Kenora and the benefits students will experience in the summer student program.

Students apply now

Student job application

Send your cover letter and resume by email to our Human Resources Department at hr@kenora.ca. You can also drop off at City Hall or mail to:

City of Kenora
1 Main Street South
Kenora, ON P9N 3X2

Your cover letter must provide concrete examples that illustrate how you meet the education and experience factors listed in the job posting.

All information included in your application will be kept confidential.

Our diversity statement and accommodation commitment

The City of Kenora is an equal opportunity Employer and committed to building a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of the community we serve. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals including members of groups with historical and/or current barriers to equitable employment, including but not limited to, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized communities or visible minorities, persons with visible and/or invisible disabilities, diverse sexual and gender identities, orientations and/or expressions, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

The City of Kenora is committed to providing accommodation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation, please advise the Human Resources department in advance to ensure your participation in the recruitment and selection process.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and is used to determine eligibility for potential employment.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.