Crossing Guard

Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington; Leamington; On-site; CAD 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

The Corporation of the Municipality of Leamington is seeking a Crossing Guard to safely assist children crossing roadways at school zones under the direction of the Manager of By-Law Enforcement.

The role requires alertness, reliable communication, and the ability to stand and react in all weather conditions, five days a week, up to 20 hours weekly, September through June, with supervision and safety responsibilities including signaling with designated stop signs.

Qualifications

• Verbal communication and decision-making skills are required.
• Keen alertness to surroundings and the ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of mental concentration with visual and hearing acuity to recognize traffic at a safe distance.
• Ability to walk children safely across busy intersections and react safely to traffic conditions.
• Ability to display a school crossing stop sign in an upright position visible to traffic from all directions.
• Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Upon hire, must submit a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check.
• Comply with OHSA and Health & Safety Program.

Responsibilities

• To assist children in crossing roadways and remain at the designated school crossing site for time periods as specified by the supervisor.
• Ensure the equipment assigned is worn, used and properly maintained.
• Obey all traffic safety regulations to ensure children are assisted in crossing roadways at designated locations.
• Document and report incidents, accidents, hazards or suspicious persons/vehicles to the supervisor and appropriate authorities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Decision making

Situational awareness

Attention to detail

Safety mindset

Crossing assistance

Weather endurance

Police check compliance

Job description

Career Opportunity – Internal/External Posting

Crossing Guard

Legal and Legislative Services

Closing Date:

Applications must be received by 11:59 PM on September 27, 2026.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Manager of By-Law Enforcement, the Crossing Guard is required to provide the safe crossing of roadways for children at assigned school crossing zones within the Municipality of Leamington and to ensure equipment is used and maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• To assist children in crossing roadways and remain at the designated school crossing site for time periods as specified by the supervisor.
• Ensure the equipment assigned is worn, used and properly maintained.
• To obey all established traffic safety regulations to ensure children are assisted in crossing roadways at designated locations.
• To document and report any incidents, accidents, injuries, hazards or suspicious persons/vehicles to the supervisor and appropriate police and/or school officials.
• Activities such as reading, talking to friends/relatives or the use of electronic devices or other distracting activities are not permitted.

Qualifications, Knowledge and Skills:

• Verbal communication and decision-making skills are required.
• Keen alertness to surroundings and an ability to follow directions and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of mental concentration, with visual and hearing ability to recognize traffic at a safe distance.
• Ability to walk children safely across busy intersections and react safely and decisively to traffic conditions.
• Ability to display a school crossing stop sign in an upright position so that it is visible to vehicular traffic approaching from all directions while extending the other arm parallel for one minute on a frequent basis.
• Ability to perform the above-noted employment activities outside in all weather conditions.
• Upon hire, the successful applicant must submit a satisfactory vulnerable sector police check.
• Comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act, applicable regulations, as well as the Municipality of Leamington’s Health and Safety Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Hours of Work and Working Conditions:

Hours of work will vary up to 20 hours a week. (Morning, noon and afternoon hours are required, five days per week, 10 months of the year; September through June).

We are pleased to accommodate any individual needs under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation throughout the hiring process, please contact Human Resources at 519-326-5761 ext. 1112 to make your needs known in advance.

Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, R.S.O. c45 and will be used to determine eligibility for employment. Questions about the collection of this information can be directed to the Manager of Legislative Services/Clerk, Municipality of Leamington, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, Ontario, N8H 2Z9, Telephone: [phone]

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Job Posting-Internal-External-Crossing Guard.pdf