CONTRACT PART-TIME AND FLOATER SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS (COMPETITION NO.: CLK-2026-25)

Corporation of the City of Timmins; Timmins; On-site; CAD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer matched pension

Job summary

Corporation of the City of Timmins is seeking part-time and floater School Crossing Guards to manage pedestrian safety at designated school crossings. The role works up to 20+ hours bi-weekly, outdoors in all weather, with mandatory training and a Criminal Record Check.

Compensation is hourly at $18.97 in 2026, with pension matched by the employer. Responsibilities include supervising pedestrians, signaling motorists, and ensuring safe passage for children; prior crossing guard experience is an

Qualifications

• Crossing guard experience is an asset.
• Ability to stand outdoors for extended periods in various weather conditions.
• Must be able to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety by supervising pedestrians, especially children, at crossings.
• Inform motorists when pedestrians are using or about to use crosswalks.
• Observe and report safety hazards and incidents as needed.
• Maintain courtesy and patience with school children and the public.
• Work in all weather conditions and perform related duties as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Outdoor work ability

Independence

Job description

CONTRACT PART-TIME AND FLOATER SCHOOL CROSSING GUARDS (COMPETITION NO.: CLK-2026-25)

Posting Date: November 5, 2026
Closing Date: OPEN
Department: Enforcement Services
Hours per Week: Up to 20+ hours bi-weekly
Benefits Entitlement: No
Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions

NOC: 45100
Existing Position: Yes
Salary Level: $18.97 (2026)
Union: Non-Union

Available Locations

Position Summary

The role of the School Crossing Guard is to direct and supervise the movement of persons (as defined in the HTA) across a highway (the HTA term for any public road) 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 behavior to all pedestrians at school crossings and may also observe and report any incidents or conditions that present a potential safety hazard
• Informing motorists, by the appropriate signals, that pedestrians are using or are about to use the crosswalk
• 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

• Crossing guard experience 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.

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.