School Crossing Guard(s)

City of Greater Sudbury; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government in Canada is seeking a part-time Crossing Guard responsible for ensuring the safe crossing of school children at various locations. The position requires up to 20 hours of work bi-weekly, with candidates needing to have completed secondary school education. Criminal record checks are mandatory. Fluency in English is essential, and French skills are desirable. This role will help foster a safe environment for school children. Apply before December 19, 2025.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and meet the needs of customers.
• Excellent use of English, verbally and in writing; French skills are a plus.
• Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Responsibilities

• Guide children safely across the roadway.
• Stop vehicular traffic when necessary.
• Ensure safety in accordance with policy.

Skills

Customer needs understanding

Excellent English communication

French verbal skills

Education

Secondary School (Grade X) Education

Job description

Job Description

Extended Closing Date:

Section: Transit Administration

Division: Transit Services

Department: Planning and Growth

Initial Reporting Location: Various locations

Job Status: Contract part time positions

Estimated Probable Duration: until June 26, 2026

Number of Vacancies: 10 - Recruitment Pool

Affiliation: Non union

Hours of Work: Up to 20 hours bi-weekly

Shift Work Required: No

Range of Pay: Group 2 - $18.55 to $18.81 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

Criminal record check: A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Main Function

Responsible for the safe crossing of school children.

Characteristic Duties

• Stop vehicular traffic or select suitable gaps in vehicular traffic flow and guide the children safely across the roadway in accordance with policy.
• Exercise constant care to prevent injury and accidents in accordance with policy.
• Perform duties with applicable standards of conduct: CGS Crossing Guard Conduct Standards including practising courtesy, patience, consideration and tolerance when interacting with the school children and the general public.
• Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Education and Training

• Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade X) Education.

Experience

• Crossing guard experience an asset.

Knowledge

• Best practices within areas of responsibility.
• Applicable legislation and related regulations.

Abilities

• Understand and meet the needs of customers.

Personal Suitability

• Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Language

• Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
• French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.

Other Requirements

• Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Record Check.

Competencies

• Competency Library - Level 1 Proficiency
• Competency Library - Level 1 Proficiency

How To Apply

If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit www.greatersudbury.ca/jobs to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2025. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.

Application steps:

• Click on the Apply for Job button.
• Follow the step by step application process.
• Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are: .doc, .docx, .txt, .pdf, .rtf.
• Once completed, review your application and click on the Submit button.
• Upon submission, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

Live outside Canada or new to Canada?

The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)

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