Crossing Guard

City of Kitchener; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Kitchener is seeking a Crossing Guard to help pedestrians, including schoolchildren, cross roadways safely at designated points. You will observe traffic gaps and use a stop sign to protect children while ensuring clear communication with students and supervisors.

The role requires the ability to work outdoors in varying weather, follow safety guidelines, and report incidents promptly. Work hours are limited to morning and afternoon school times.

Qualifications

• Minimum equivalent to partial secondary school education.
• Up to 1 month of related experience such as customer service or working/volunteering with others.
• Willing to undergo a medical check and provide a Vulnerable Sector Check as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Helps pedestrians, including children, cross roadways and intersections by stopping vehicular traffic at designated points.
• Watches for gaps in traffic and walks children across while holding a stop sign visible to approaching vehicles.
• Advises children on safe behavior.
• Reports issues or incidents to the supervisor.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Pedestrian safety knowledge

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Weather resilience

Youth engagement

Reliability

Education

Partial secondary school education

Job description

Overview

As a Crossing Guard, you will assist in the safe movement of all pedestrians, including school children, by observing gaps in traffic and indicating when it is safe to cross. Your role ensures the safety of pedestrians at designated crossing points by assuming right-of-way and stopping vehicular traffic.

Responsibilities

• Helps all pedestrians, including children, safely cross roadways and intersections by stopping vehicular traffic at designated points.


• Watches for gaps in traffic and walk children across the roadway or intersection while holding a \"stop\" sign visible to approaching vehicles.


• Advises children on safe behavior.


• Reports issues or incidents to the supervisor.


• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

Minimum equivalent to partial secondary school education.

Experience

Up to 1 month of related experience such as customer service or working/volunteering with others.

Skill Equivalency (if applicable)

Additional Requirements

• Hours of work: Monday to Friday, approximately 1 hour shift between 8:00am to 9:30am and approximately 1 hour shift between 2:45pm to 4:00pm (timing may vary).


• Access to reliable transportation to travel to your assigned location within the City.


• Willing to undergo a medical check to ensure that the potential candidate is fit for duty as a condition of employment.


• Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Strong understanding of pedestrian road safety skills.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.


• Able to work in a variety of weather conditions in all seasons.


• Able to work with youth.


• Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.