New Details About the Safety Symposium
Back in August, we announced that Lifesaving Society ABNWT will be holding a Safety Symposium in Jasper, where attendees have the opportunity to get trained in up to 5 different courses, including our new-and-improved Safety Management courses!
Today we'll be sharing some fresh new details about the event, such as updated prerequisites, and some fun networking opportunities for attendees!
Hotel block bookings have now been arranged, and this information will be sent to you upon registration. If you have already registered but haven't received communication from us regarding the block booking, please reach out to us at Experts@Lifesaving.org.
Courses Available
Not interested in Safety Management? We're also offering a Trainer Recertification course on the first day, which you can also use to renew your National Lifeguard Instructor, Swim Instructor, and Lifesaving Instructor certifications!
Registration Deadline For All Courses: September 28, 2025
Please Know: attendees will be required to own or purchase a National Park pass to enter Jasper. Reach out to us if you're unsure how to get your pass!
Trainer Recertification
In this course, participants can recertify Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor, National Lifeguard Instructor, and all Trainer streams
| Date | October 16, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Location | Jasper Municipal Library (500 Robson St. Jasper AB) |
| Fee | $75.00 |
| Prerequisite(s) | To recertify, participants must hold the applicable certification, and have completed any relevant mandatory updates. |
Aquatic Supervisor Training
This course trains participants in the supervision and mentorship of deck and front-line staff. Content includes safe facility operation, communication strategies, risk management, and more.
Now with no required prerequisites, this course is perfect professional development training for any new or up-and-coming aquatic leaders!
| Date | October 17 - 18, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00AM - 5:00PM (both days) |
| Location | Jasper Activity Centre (303 Bonhomme St, Jasper, AB) |
| Fee | $250.00 |
| (NEW) Prerequisite | None! |
Aquatic Management Training
Intended for managers and directors with aquatic oversight in their portfolio but little to no direct experience, this course trains participants to better understand the aquatics industry specifically relating to risk management, legislation, and practices for operating an aquatic facility in Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
| Date | October 17 - 18, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00AM - 5:00PM (both days) |
| Location | Jasper Municipal Library (500 Robson St. Jasper, AB) |
| Fee | $300.00 |
| (NEW) Prerequisite | None (Aquatic Supervisor Training recommended) |
New Courses
A big change is coming to our SEE Auditor program: in order to effectively cover specific aspects of the audit process, we've decided to split the course into two separate streams. At the symposium, you can be the first to experience the new version of the SEE Auditor program!
As a bonus, these versions of the courses do not require Aquatic Supervisor Training as a prerequisite!
SEE Auditor: Pool & Waterpark Lifeguard
This stream is designed to prepare candidates to conduct SEE audits on lifeguards at swimming pools and waterparks. Participants will gain the skills to provide tools/suggestions to supervisors and managers to support the development of lifeguards.
| Date | October 19, 2025 |
| Time | 9:00AM - 1:00PM |
| Location | Jasper Municipal Library (500 Robson St. Jasper, AB) |
| Fee | $125.00 |
| (NEW) Prerequisite | National Lifeguard Pool or Waterpark certification (need not be current) |
SEE Auditor: Instructor & Coach
This stream is designed to prepare candidates to conduct SEE audits on instructors and coaches at swimming pools and waterfronts. Participants will gain the skills to provide tools/suggestions to supervisors and managers to support the development of instructional teams.
| Date | October 19, 2025 |
| Time | 1:00PM - 5:00PM |
| Location | Jasper Municipal Library (500 Robson St. Jasper, AB) |
| Fee | $125.00 |
| Prerequisite(s) | Swim/Lifesaving Instructor or Sport Coach certification (need not be current) |
Social Events
We'll also have the following networking opportunities available to registrants, and we encourage you to join us!
| Friday Night Dinner | Nature Walk |
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Join staff and fellow Symposium attendees for dinner at Jasper Pizza Place! GF, vegan options (as well as options besides pizza) available. Date: Friday, October 17 Time: 6:30pm Location: 402 Connaught Dr, Jasper, AB |
A short, casual hike through an area affected by the 2024 wildfire, guided by a familiar local face. Please bring appropriate footwear and dress for the weather. Date: Saturday, October 18 Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm Location: TBD |
Registration requests for both these events will be sent out in early October.