Crossing Guards

Why Guelph

When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

Position Overview

Do you want to give back to your community? Do you want to keep children and pedestrians safe? Do you enjoy working outside? Become a school crossing guard!

Crossing guards are provided only when schools are open. You get time off when school is out, including weekends, PD days, and all holidays. Daily shifts are scheduled between 7:45 to 9 a.m. and 2:45 to 4 p.m.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Between the months of September and June, ensure the safe crossing of pedestrians and children as they travel to and from school.

Self-motivated, personable and able to communicate effectively, you will ensure elementary school children cross safely at designated school crossing locations in the city of Guelph. You are required to obey all established safety regulations and report and document any concerns. You will work either one or two shifts per day at school bell times from Monday to Friday in various weather and traffic conditions. Access to reliable transportation is required, which may include Guelph Transit. Employment will be subject to providing a satisfactory vulnerable police record check.

Available Locations

Please list on your resume or application which location/position(s) you are interested in:

• Zaduk at McCann – morning shifts only.
• Goodwill at Hall - east crossing – morning shift only.
• Colonial at St. Ignatius – morning shift only.
• Spare or rover guard – for both shifts. Various locations – must have a reliable vehicle.

Pay/Salary

$18.64 per hour.

How To Apply

If you are interested in providing safer routes to school for students, there are three ways to apply:

• Complete the application form and email it to christine.vettor@guelph.ca, mail it to Christine Vettor at 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3A1 or drop it off at the Service Guelph counter at City Hall.
• Submit your resume by email to christine.vettor@guelph.ca. Include which location/position(s) you are interested in.
• Call 519-822-1260 extension 2040 to speak to Christine directly about this opportunity.

For more information

Christine Vettor, Supervisor, ASCG Program
Transportation Services
Engineering and Transportation Services
519-822-1260 extension 2040
christine.vettor@guelph.ca