School Crossing Guard - TORONTO

Ottawa Safety Council; Toronto; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Ottawa Safety Council in Toronto is seeking part-time Crossing Guards to help children cross streets safely during school start and end times. Shifts range from 1h5m to 2h30m, Monday to Friday.

You will escort pedestrians, communicate rules, report unsafe conditions, and work with the school community to keep students safe in all weather. Training provided, and reimbursement for PRC after interview.

Qualifications

• Recent Vulnerable Sector PRC required after interview (costs reimbursed).

Responsibilities

• Direct and escort pedestrians across the street, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Communicate traffic rules to students and adults.
• Report unsafe student behaviour to school officials.
• Inspect your intersection daily and report any unsafe conditions.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps for crossing; create gaps when needed.
• Be aware of emergency vehicles and ensure they have priority.

Skills

Verbal communication

Active listening

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Physical stamina

Diversity awareness

Job description

Are you looking for a part-time job that makes a difference in your community? If so, join our team! Enjoy a work-life balance, meet new people, and be a part of a team of Crossing Guards who love their jobs - some have worked as OSC Crossing Guards for 20 years (and counting!)!

Shifts range from 1hr and 5minutes to 2.5 hours,during the morning, lunchand afternoon school bell times, Monday to Friday.

Here’s what you’ll do as a Crossing Guard

Crossing Guards cover shifts at the morning school bell times for student arrival, lunchtime bells and afternoon school bell times for student dismissal. Crossing Guards are responsible for ensuring that children travelling to and from school pass safely through their assigned crossing. Crossing Guards are safety figures and are important and engaged members of the community that keep our children safe.

• Direct and escort pedestrians across the street, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Communicate traffic, crossing rules, and other information to students and adults.
• Report unsafe student behaviour to school officials.
• Inspect your intersection on a daily basis and report any unsafe conditions.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross. Create safe gaps in high traffic situations by asserting your authority to stop traffic.
• Be aware of emergency vehicles approaching the area and ensure that they have priority over vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

Here’s what we need from you:

• Recent Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check (PRC) (To be completed after the interview process. Costs are reimbursed by the OSC. Employment offer conditional upon a negative VSC).

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• Effective verbal and listening communication skills in English
• Ability to interact and cooperate with people of diverse ages and backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to a work schedule
• Ability to walk briskly, move repeatedly in and out of the intersection, and stand for up to 1.5 hrs
• Ability to hold a 5-lb Stop Sign Paddle above shoulder height for extended periods of time
• 20/20 Vision (with or without corrective lenses) along with adequate depth and peripheral perception
• Ability to dress appropriately for, and perform moderate physical labour under adverse weather conditions
• Smart phone with access to Data (Mandatory)

About the OSC

The OSC is a non-profit organization that delivers best-in-class road safety services, education, training, and awareness to guide communities towards safer roads, no matter how travelled.

The Ottawa Safety Council is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diverse residents that we serve. We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds to apply. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.