Crossing Guard

Town of Whitby; Whitby; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization in Whitby is seeking school crossing guards to supervise school crossings and assist students safely. This role requires safety-conscious individuals with strong interpersonal skills and good judgment to manage traffic effectively. Candidates should be able to stand for extended periods and perform duties during designated shifts. This position offers a starting hourly rate of $21.30 and promotes a commitment to safety and community engagement.

Qualifications

• A recent, valid, and clean Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector.
• Ability to maintain control over vehicular traffic at a school crossing.
• Physical capability to stand or walk for up to four hours per day.

Responsibilities

• Supervise school crossings at public and Catholic schools.
• Assist elementary school students crossing the roadway safely.
• Provide excellent customer service to the general public.

Skills

Safety-consciousness

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

Who We Are

In Whitby, we are dedicated to our work, our community, and each other. We work hard, we have fun, and we celebrate our successes.

The Town of Whitby is a community in transformation located in the heart of Durham Region in the eastern Greater Toronto Area. Whitby is the second‑largest municipality in the region and one of the fastest‑growing communities in Canada. Located on Lake Ontario and only an hour east of Toronto, its population is expected to grow from 140,000 to more than 200,000 by 2031. Whitby’s Official Plan has been updated to establish new directions for growth and development, protect our natural and built environments, intensify urban design, promote sustainability, improve community life, and create new employment.

The Town of Whitby combines a small‑town atmosphere with the sophistication and amenities of a larger urban centre. It boasts two beautiful heritage downtowns, a fine recreational harbour with an award‑winning marina, year‑round sports and recreation activities, parks, trails, and a robust arts and culture scene—all of which are part of the extraordinary amenities that Whitby residents enjoy every day.

Whitby has an exciting and aspiring future, with a welcoming, growing, and transforming community. On our team you can expect to make a difference through your work and have a direct impact on shaping our community. We create an inclusive environment where employees experience job satisfaction and have rewarding careers. We live our values and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, respect, and engagement where people enjoy coming to work.

The Town of Whitby is a hybrid organization, meaning staff are empowered to do their best work from various locations, as appropriate for the position.

We want to be the preferred employer for the most talented people who care about the Town of Whitby and are excited and proud to serve our vibrant community.

What You Will Get To Do

The successful candidate will have a positive impact on our corporate culture by demonstrating the Town’s CARE core values—Collaborative, Accountable, Respectful, Engaged—through daily interactions with individuals at all levels of the organization, external contacts, and elected officials.

By effectively building positive rapport and relationships both internally and externally, you will help us achieve our mission of delivering services that make a difference in our community.

Reporting to the Supervisor, School Crossing Guards, the Crossing Guards are employed during the school year from September until June and will:

• Supervise school crossings at and/or near a public and/or Catholic school in the Town of Whitby.
• Assist elementary school students crossing the roadway at a school crossing and/or intersection in a safe and professional manner.
• Provide excellent customer service, including responding to inquiries or concerns from the general public and other staff in a courteous manner.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Who You Are

You are a safety‑conscious individual, with a demonstrated ability to adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including wearing all mandatory safety equipment supplied by the Town. You are highly aware and alert, able to maintain control over the flow of vehicular traffic at a school crossing and/or intersection. You possess well‑developed interpersonal and public‑relations skills to interact appropriately with students and parents or caregivers, and to establish positive working relationships with all staff. You are punctual, a collaborative team member, capable of working independently and under minimal supervision, and remain at the crossing for the entirety of your assigned shifts (morning, lunch, and afternoon).

What You Bring To Our Team

• A recent, valid, and clean Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector.
• Good judgement and decision‑making skills to calmly respond to emergency situations.
• Physical capability to stand and/or walk for up to four (4) hours per day, thirty (30) minutes at a time, in varying weather conditions.

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, working between two (2) shifts to eight (8) shifts per day. Hours of work are between 7:30 a.m. and 4:10 p.m., with an average of two and a half (2.5) hours per day. Shift times and duration vary depending on the crossing location and school start/end times.

Salary Range / Hourly Rate

$21.30

Hybrid Information

Frontline

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Antiracism

At the Town of Whitby, we view holistic inclusion as the pathway to achieving healthy relationships, inclusive excellence, and fostering a culture where everyone can thrive. We acknowledge our history—the good and the bad—promote social justice, and address discrimination and inequities. We strive to create a workplace that encourages you to always bring your authentic self to work.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Town of Whitby is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications from women and minority candidates are strongly encouraged. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, and pregnancy‑related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Accommodation

The Town of Whitby is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We are committed to providing barrier‑free and accessible employment practices in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require code‑protected accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please notify us when contacted and we will work with you to meet your needs. Disability‑related accommodation during the application process is available upon request.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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