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The Lifesaving Society – Quebec Division is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 Corporate Awards, presented on April 24, 2026, during the Annual General Meeting. These awards recognize the excellence, dedication and outstanding contributions of individuals and organizations actively involved in advancing lifesaving and promoting aquatic safety throughout Quebec. Once again this year, the nominations received reflect the vitality, dedication and strength of the Lifesaving Society's …

La Société de sauvetage a mis en place un processus de reconnaissance des acquis (RDA) pour les  officiels . Ce programme vise à valoriser l’expertise et à offrir une voie claire pour valider les acquis en lien avec la Formation  des officiels . Prendre note que les  nouveaux  officiels  doivent suivre  les formations des officiels niveau 1 et 2  afin d’obtenir leur s  brevet s , ce processus est destiné aux  officiels  ayant :     Déjà complété   les formations des officiels niveau 1 et 2   …

 Nous souhaitons vous informer que nous venons de procéder à un changement de plateforme pour les inscriptions aux différentes formations de la Société de sauvetage. La plateforme est déjà en ligne et fonctionnelle pour vous y inscrire. Afin de faciliter cette transition, voici différentes informations importantes à retenir pour votre première connexion et/ou inscription. PREMIÈRE CONNEXION (même si vous aviez anciennement un compte) Lors de votre première visite, vous devrez créer un nouveau …

    The Working Near Water course develops the basic knowledge and skills needed to recognize drowning risks associated with working near a swimming pool or artificial pool and to take appropriate preventive measures. It also prepares participants to respond to an accidental fall into the water, whether it involves their own safety or that of a co-worker. Regulatory Context The Regulation respecting occupational health and safety (ROHS) establishes specific requirements for work involving a …

The Head Instructor workshop develops the skills needed to supervise, mentor and support a team of swimming instructors. The course prepares participants to take on supervisory responsibilities and handle various situations related to swimming instruction. It emphasizes leadership, communication, problem-solving and instructor support to promote high-quality teaching practices. Through discussions, group exchanges and practical scenarios, the workshop focuses on real-life situations encountered …

  The Head Lifeguard course develops the skills needed to supervise a team of lifeguards and contribute to effective aquatic supervision at an aquatic facility. The role of a Head Lifeguard involves organizing operations, motivating a team, planning training sessions and coordinating emergency responses. The course also develops supervision strategies that promote incident prevention and rapid, effective emergency response. Through discussions, group exchanges and practical scenarios, the …

  The Aquatic Management course develops the essential skills needed to effectively manage an aquatic facility and its teams. It covers the main responsibilities related to planning, organizing, leading and controlling operations. The course provides a better understanding of the various aspects of an aquatic manager's role and helps participants develop practices that promote operational quality, team engagement and safety in aquatic environments. Course Content This course enables …

The safety of an aquatic facility depends in part on thorough inspections of the premises, equipment and operating conditions. A structured inspection helps identify hazards, detect issues requiring attention and maintain a safe environment for swimmers and staff. The Aquatic Safety Inspector course develops the skills needed to assess an aquatic facility using a structured approach and the Lifesaving Society's inspection tools. It also provides a better understanding of the regulatory …

  The SEE Auditor workshop develops the skills needed to assess the effectiveness of aquatic supervision using the SEE tools: Supervision, Evaluation, Effectiveness. The course provides a better understanding of the criteria used to assess effective aquatic supervision, the audit process and strategies for improving supervision practices. Through group discussions, exchanges and practical scenarios, the workshop prepares participants to observe supervision practices, analyze results and make …

Maintaining healthy, safe, high-quality pool water requires a solid understanding of water treatment systems, the parameters that need to be monitored, and the factors that can affect water balance. he Pool Operator course provides aquatic facility managers and operators with the knowledge needed to effectively manage water quality, understand how equipment operates, and respond appropriately when problems arise. The course also provides a better understanding of the requirements of the …

Now Available as Asynchronous Training Maintaining high-quality pool water requires regular testing, a good understanding of the parameters being analyzed, and appropriate action when results do not meet established standards. In Quebec, the Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools establishes water quality standards as well as requirements for testing, sampling, and record keeping for the pools covered by the regulation. Testing parameters and …

Water Quality WHMIS Opérateur de spa Pool Operator Aquatic Management Aquatic Safety Inspector Workers Near Water SEE Auditor Head Lifeguard Head Instructor Water Quality Training Details Course Search and Registration The Quebec government’s Regulation respecting water quality in swimming pools and other artificial pools stipulates that the person responsible for a public pool must take, or arrange to have taken, water samples for analysis several times a day. This 4-hour training course has …