Casual Crossing Guard

Quinte West; Quinte West; Hybrid; CAD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Quinte West is seeking a Crossing Guard to ensure the safe passage of students at designated crossings. The role involves guiding pupils across streets, directing traffic with signs and signals, and reporting unsafe conditions to a supervisor.

You will wear high-visibility attire and interact courteously with students, parents, and motorists. The position is casual and as needed, supporting the City’s Facilities division and the Crossing Guards team.

Qualifications

• The position requires an enthusiastic and personable attitude.
• Good observational skills are essential.
• Ability to interact with children and the general public positively.
• Strong customer service skills are expected.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation to crossing guard locations.
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Direct and guide students across streets during the school year, stopping traffic as required.
• Direct traffic movement using signs and hand signals.
• Relay information clearly while handling stressful situations.
• Communicate crossing rules to students and adults.
• Record any unsafe conditions and report to supervisor.
• Be on time for shifts and stay for full schedule.
• Dress in assigned attire with high visibility.
• Maintain courteous conduct with pedestrians and motorists.

Skills

Enthusiastic attitude

Observational skills

Interact with children

Customer service

Communication skills

Transportation access

Vulnerable sector check

Job description

Position: Crossing Guard

Department: Community Services and Strategic Partnerships

Division: Crossing Guards

Reports to: Supervisor of Crossing Guards

Facilities

The Facilities division maintains all municipally owned facilities, including Quinte West City Hall, the Frankford Municipal Office, Trent Port Marina, the Quinte West OPP detachment and the City's two arenas. This division also oversees the City's team of crossing guards.

Purpose and Scope

The Crossing Guard is responsible for the safe passage of people (especially students/children) at designated traffic crossings.

Duties and Responsibilities

The position will:

• Direct and guide students across streets during the school year, stopping traffic as required, in accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Corporation guidelines on designated roadways.
• Direct traffic movement using signs and hand signals.
• Relay information in a clear and concise manner while handling potentially stressful situations.
• Communicate crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• Obey all regulations to ensure the safe crossing of school children.
• Record licence plates of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
• Report the unsafe behaviour of children to school officials or to your Supervisor.
• Report to your crossing on time and stay for the entire scheduled shift. If unable to work, contact your Supervisor as early as possible.
• Dress neatly and wear the assigned attire ensuring high visibility and recognition.
• Be courteous to students and other pedestrians using the crosswalk and motorists.
• Be attentive and alert while on duty.
• Note any unusual conditions at your crosswalk before students arrive. (Buildup of ice and snow, traffic lights out, signs blocking vision, construction, etc.)
• Apply ice salt to the area around your crossing when necessary.
• Report problems and unsafe conditions to the Supervisor as soon as possible.

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Contacts

The position will have direct contact with:

Internal

Supervisor of Crossing Guards, Heath, Safety and Employee Standards Officer, Human Resources.

External

Ontario Provincial Police Community Policing Officer, general public, students.

Education / Specialized Training / Skills

The position will require:

• Enthusiastic and personable attitude.
• Good observational skills.
• Interaction with children and the general public in a positive manner.
• Positive customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Access to a reliable mode of transportation to crossing guard locations.
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Work Experience

No previous experience is necessary.

Decision Making

Ability to make quick and accurate decisions while keeping the children safe at all times.

Supervision

• Not applicable.

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to outside elements.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Note: This is a casual position as needed.