Crossing Guard (various locations)

Town of Ajax; Ajax; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

EAP

Wellness program

Fitness centre membership

OMERS pension

Job summary

The Crossing Guard position with the Town of Ajax involves ensuring the safe crossing of pedestrians of all ages at designated crossing locations. The role also focuses on providing excellent customer service and maintaining constant awareness of crossing activity to protect pedestrians.

Responsibilities include directing pedestrians, monitoring traffic, educating on safe crossing practices, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check before commencing work.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the movement of persons across the roadway.
• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic management at the crossing.
• Educate pedestrians on safe crossing practices.
• Respond to emergency issues involving vehicles and pedestrian traffic at a crossing.
• Report safety issues to supervisor as required.
• Provide customer service to the pedestrians and the public.
• Champion of safety in the community on behalf of the Town of Ajax.

Skills

Stand for hours

Weather resilience

Public interaction

Calm under pressure

Independent worker

Vulnerable Sector Screening

Job description

Department: Operations & Environmental Services

Job Type: Regular

Number of Positions: 5

Affiliation: Non-Union

Compensation Range: $21.12 - $22.96

Job Summary

The Crossing Guard is responsible for the safe crossing of pedestrians of all ages at designated crossing locations throughout the Town of Ajax. This role will also provide customer service to all using the crossing and to be aware at all times, the activity at the crossing to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

Job Duties

• Direct and supervise the movement of persons across the roadway


• Monitor vehicle and pedestrian traffic management at the crossing


• Educate pedestrians on safe crossing practices


• Respond to emergency issues involving vehicles and pedestrian traffic at a crossing


• Report safety issues to supervisor as required


• Provide customer service to the pedestrians and the public


• Champion of safety in the community on behalf of the Town of Ajax

Skills / Abilities

• Able to stand at a crossing for up to five hours per day in all types of weather


• Able to work in adverse weather conditions including extremes of heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, sleet, and wind and be capable of working under all types of road conditions, exposure to traffic noise and exhaust from vehicles


• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public


• Able to remain calm and use good judgment in emergency situations


• Able to work independently without supervision


• Must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening Check before commencing work

What we offer to staff

• Competitive pay that reflects the responsibilities of the position


• Hours of Work: This is a non-union position that works approximately 12 hours per week and depends on crossing location


• School Crossing Guards work during the school year (September - June, excludes holidays and PA days) and must be available to work shifts between the hours of 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday - Friday, exact times are based on crossing guard location, but range from 2 to 4.5 hours per day


• Town Perks: The Town offers part‑time staff access to an Employee & Family Assistance Program, Health & Wellness Program, Town of Ajax Fitness Centre membership and a defined pension plan (OMERS pension – https://www.omers.com/)

Equal Opportunity Employer

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