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Swimming Pool Jobs in Alberta (NOW HIRING)

Technical Specialist

High Prairie, AB ยท On-site

CA$65K - CA$87K/yr

There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Watch this video to ...

Technical Specialist

Slave Lake, AB ยท On-site

CA$65K - CA$87K/yr

There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. Watch this video to ...

Swim Instructor / Lifesaving Instructor * Intermediate First Aid with CPR C * Lifesaving Instructor Trainer * National Lifeguard Instructor The following are considered an asset: * AARFP Pool ...

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Pool, Spa & Building Systems Support * Monitor swimming pools and other bodies of water, including daily testing and chemical balancing. * Support pool, sauna, and related equipment maintenance ...

Whether our Guests are swimming, boating, biking, or using the fitness centre, the thoughtful ... Maintain cleanliness of Pool, Kids, and Games Rooms, Health Club, Recreation areas including Tennis ...

Whether families need to sign the kids up for swimming lessons, improve their fitness, make friends ... In pool management and maintenance Competencies Client focus, organizational knowledge ...

Whether our guests are swimming, boating, biking, or enjoying the fitness center, your thoughtful ... Maintain cleanliness of Pool, Kids, and camp JPL, Health Club, Recreation areas including Thermal ...

Perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, pool or spa maintenance, and HVAC support * Execute preventative maintenance schedules, respond to work orders, and assist with seasonal lodge ...

Perform plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, pool or spa maintenance, and HVAC support * Execute preventative maintenance schedules, respond to work orders, and assist with seasonal lodge ...

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How much do swimming pool jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for swimming pool in Alberta is $19.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.94 and $20.91 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a swimming pool technician?

Swimming pool technicians are professionals responsible for maintaining and servicing swimming pools to ensure they are clean, safe, and properly functioning. Their duties typically include testing and balancing water chemistry, cleaning pool surfaces, inspecting and repairing pool equipment, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. They may work for pool service companies, hotels, recreation centers, or as independent contractors. Proper pool maintenance by a technician helps extend the life of the pool and ensures a safe swimming environment for users.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a swimming pool technician, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Swimming Pool Technician, you need a solid understanding of water chemistry, pool maintenance, and equipment repair, often supported by a high school diploma or technical training. Familiarity with pool testing kits, pumps, filtration systems, and sometimes CPO (Certified Pool Operator) certification is commonly required. Strong attention to detail, customer service skills, and problem-solving abilities help technicians build trust and efficiently address client needs. These combined skills ensure pools remain safe, clean, and well-functioning, which is critical for customer satisfaction and health standards.

What are some common challenges faced by swimming pool technicians, and how can they be addressed on the job?

Swimming pool technicians often encounter challenges such as diagnosing water quality issues, repairing malfunctioning equipment, and managing varying customer expectations. Staying up to date with the latest pool technologies and regularly attending training can help technicians troubleshoot problems more efficiently. Effective communication with clients and teamwork with other facility staff also play key roles in ensuring smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

What is the difference between Swimming Pool vs Lifeguard?

AspectSwimming PoolLifeguard
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, Pool Safety CertificationCPR, First Aid, Lifeguard Certification
Work EnvironmentPublic or private pools, aquatic centersPoolside, aquatic facilities, beaches
Job RoleMaintains pool cleanliness, manages water qualityEnsures swimmer safety, enforces rules, rescues

Swimming Pool and Lifeguard roles are closely related in aquatic environments. While a swimming pool focuses on maintenance and water quality, a lifeguard emphasizes safety and rescue. Both require CPR and First Aid certifications and are essential for a safe swimming environment.

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Infographic showing various Swimming Pool job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 29% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $40,377 per year, or $19.4 per hour.

Technical Specialist

Tolko

High Prairie, AB โ€ข On-site

CA$65K - CA$87K/yr

Full-time

Posted 8 days ago


Job description

Technical SpecialistSlave Lake, AlbertaHigh Prairie, Alberta


Ourย Technical Specialistsย are the champions of IT within the business unit. ย They build strong partnerships and deliver the IT support and solutions that keep our business running.ย If you thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment with opportunities for continuous growth and development, read on to join and make a difference!ย ย 
Weโ€™re looking for two Technical Specialistย to join our OSB mills, located inย Slave Lake and High Prairie, Alberta. Our Athabasca Division safely and sustainably produces forest products forย customers around the worldย so they can build their homes and their communities. The High Prairie Mill has undergone an exciting major rebuild and modernization including the commissioning of a new continuous press which will make us the most modern mill in North America.
Our ideal candidate has the following qualifications:ย 

  • Collegeย diplomaย or universityย degreeย in the field of computer scienceย orย equivalent work experience.
  • 3 yearsย of experience working inย Systems Administrative roleย with a background in use of proven technology.
  • Experience withย cloud-based operationsย (MS Azure or Amazon AWS).
  • Certifications in or demonstrable experience ofย Microsoft technologies; Windows Server & Desktop, Active Directory, Azure, Virtualization, RDS, Rockwell Factory Talk, Scripting, Monitoring, Disaster Recovery etc.
  • Knowledge ofย computer hardware, including desktops, servers, storage, mobile phones, tablets and network devices.
  • Exceptionalย interpersonal skills, with a focus on rapport-building, listening and questioning skills.
  • Infrastructure support experienceย with mission criticalย networksย andย servers.
  • Strongย writtenย andย oral communicationย skills.
  • Knowledge of the forestry industry considered an asset.


We value diversity at Tolko and know that experience and knowledge comes in many forms. Even if you don't have all the qualifications above, please apply. We would love to hear your story and have you grow with us.ย 
In your role you will:ย 

  • Work withย stakeholder teamsย toย provide reliable IT infrastructureย in support of business unit uptime.
  • Install, configureย andย deployย new systems, software, products and/or enhancements to existing infrastructure throughout the enterprise.
  • Maintain and lifecycleย hardwareย andย softwareย in the business unit.
  • Liaise with companyโ€™s suppliers for prompt recovery of any major incidents or emergencies.
  • Networkย andย Wifi support, maintenance, and installation.
  • Travelย approximatelyย once a monthย to support other OSB divisions.
  • Could be part of the on-call rotation.


So, whatโ€™s in it for you?ย 

  • Youโ€™ll take on anย exciting new challengeย withย supportive team members.ย 
  • Youโ€™ll earn a competitive salary based on your skills and experience.ย The expected base salary range for this position isย $65,250 to $87,000.
  • You'll earn an additionalย prairie location paymentย on top of your base pay.
  • Youโ€™ll be eligible forย excellent benefits, so you donโ€™t have to choose between your bottom line and your wellbeing or your future.ย 
  • You may also be eligible forย relocation supportย including community connections so you can live (and play) where you work.ย 
  • Youโ€™ll be supported inย continued developmentย through on-the-job and classroom training and reimbursement of tuition and membership fees.ย 
  • Youโ€™ll be part of aย positive, innovative, and inclusive work environment.ย 


If you want to work in aย sustainable, future focused industry,ย there isย no better place than Tolko. Our family has been producingย innovative forest products for 70 years. Our focus remains on sustainably managing our forestsย and our business for upcoming generations.ย 
We want YOU to join our family. Come Grow Here!ย Apply today atย www.tolko.com/careers.ย 
Want to know what itโ€™s like to work for Tolko?ย Hear what our employees have to say!
About Slave Lake

Our Athabasca Division is located two and a half hours northwest of Edmonton, Alberta, close to the town of Slave Lake. Slave Lake is home to over 6,000 people. Itโ€™s an active community boasting two ball facilities, a multi-recreation centre, aquatic centre, and over 40 acres of parks and open space to explore.ย Watch this videoย to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.ย ย ย 
About High Prairie

Located four hours northwest of Edmonton, the Town of High Prairie is a thriving community with 26,957 hectares of park and protected natural assets.ย  There are endless outdoor activities for both land and lake lovers alike and facilities include an arena, curling rink, indoor swimming pool, tennis courts and baseball diamonds. ย Watch this videoย to learn more about the community and find out why life is better here.

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Watch this videoย to learn about the region and find out why life is better here.ย 
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To protect the privacy of your personal information, please ensure that when you apply, you are directed to Tolkoโ€™s job board athttps://recruiting.ultipro.caor you are accessing Tolko job opportunities through our website atwww.tolko.com/careers.ย