CONTRACT PART-TIME AND FLOATER SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS (COMPETITION NO.: CLK-2025-20)

Corporation of the City of Timmins; Timmins; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A municipal organization in Timmins is seeking part-time School Crossing Guards to ensure the safety of pedestrians, particularly children, at designated crossings. The ideal candidates will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills and must be physically capable of standing outdoors in all weather conditions. Responsibilities include supervising safe passage, encouraging safe behaviour, and informing motorists of pedestrian activity. Salary level is set at $18.47 per hour with no benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a crossing guard is a definite asset.
• Able to stand outdoors for up to 1.5 hours in all types of weather.
• Current and clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screen required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise safe passage of pedestrians at crossing locations.
• Encourage safe behaviour at school crossings.
• Inform motorists using appropriate signals.
• Exercise care to prevent injuries.
• Perform duties in all types of weather.
• Conduct other related duties as required.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Quick movement in emergencies

Job description

CONTRACT PART-TIME AND FLOATER SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS (COMPETITION NO.: CLK-2025-20)

Posting Date: December 8, 2025
Closing Date: OPEN
Department: Enforcement Services
Hours per week: Up to 20+ hours bi‑weekly
Benefits entitlement: No
Pension entitlement: Yes – Employer matched contributions
Existing position: Yes
Salary level: $18.47 (2025)
Union: Non‑Union

Available Locations

• King/Krznaric (Porcupice)
• Park/Champlain (Mountjoy)
• Floater

The role of the School Crossing Guard is to direct and supervise the movement of persons across a highway by creating necessary gaps in vehicular traffic to provide safe passage at a designated school crossing location.

Duties

• Ensure safety by supervising the safe passage of pedestrians, particularly children, at crossing locations.
• Encourage safe behaviour to all pedestrians at school crossings and observe and report any incidents or conditions that present a potential safety hazard.
• Inform motorists, by the appropriate signals, that pedestrians are using or are about to use the cross‑walk.
• Exercise constant care to prevent injury and accidents.
• Practice courtesy and patience when interacting with school‑aged children and the general public.
• Must be able to perform duties in all types of weather.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a crossing guard is a definite asset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to stand outdoors for up to one and one‑half hours in any type of weather and be physically capable of quick movement in case of emergency.
• Able to work independently.
• Current and clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screen required.

Note: Mandatory attendance in a group training session is required, for which you will be compensated.

How to Apply

Submit your applications to the Human Resources Department via Email: [e-mail]

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

Phone: (705) 264‑1331

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