Crossing Guards (Ongoing Posting)

Town of Newmarket; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a community-focused role as a Crossing Guard, where your vigilance and communication skills will ensure the safety of school children at designated crossings. This ongoing position offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of families in Newmarket. As a vital part of the public works services, you will be responsible for traffic control, using your discretion and judgement to navigate busy streets. With flexible hours and the opportunity to work outdoors in all weather conditions, this role is perfect for those who enjoy engaging with the community and ensuring public safety. If you are committed to making a positive impact, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and observation skills are essential.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide traffic control services to ensure safe crossing for school children.
• Assess when to stop traffic and supervise children while crossing.

Skills

Discretion and judgement

Alertness and observation skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Ability to supervise children

Ability to work in all weather conditions

Flexibility in working hours

Knowledge of traffic safety

Education

High School or GED

Job description

Crossing Guards (Ongoing Posting) - (25-01)

Please note that this is an ongoing posting meaning that applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025 in order to establish a pool of candidates for when opportunities come up.

Job Title: Crossing Guards (Ongoing Posting)

Organizational Unit: Development & Infrastructure Services -> Public Works Services -> Operations

Requisition #: 25-01

Location: [Location not specified]

Shift Type: Days Only

Job Type: Seasonal/Sessional

Date Posted By: 1/13/2025

Date Posting Closes: 12/31/2025

Time Posting Closes: 5:00 p.m.

Category: Operations

Entry Level: Yes

Education: High School or GED

Salary Payband/Range: $18.79 - $19.94 per hour

Job Description:

Responsible for the provision of traffic control services at designated locations and times throughout the Municipality to ensure public school children are able to cross the road safely.

Job Requirements:

1. Discretion and judgement to assess when to stop vehicular traffic and when it is safe to permit school children to cross, alertness and observation skills, ability to actively supervise children while crossing.
2. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with school children, parents, caregivers, school and/or other staff.
3. Strong verbal communication skills to explain the rules of safe crossing, communicate to school administration staff and facilitate two way communication in person or by telephone with supervisory personnel.
4. Ability to work in all weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow and rain.
5. Must be capable of standing and/or walking for extended periods of time.
6. Availability to work flexible hours and split shifts in the morning, afternoon and over lunch hours during school days.
7. A working knowledge of traffic safety.
8. Due to the nature of the contacts of this position, a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the Town is required.

The Town of Newmarket is committed to accommodating all applicants in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code for all employment activities including the recruitment process.