Crossing Guard

Dryden, ON, Canada
Part Time
Community Services
Entry Level
Internal/External Posting
HR-CS-2025-29
 
Job Title:  Crossing Guard Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2025
Department:  Community ServicesClosing: Open until filled
Location:  Dryden Recreation Centre Reports to:  Director of Community Services
Position: CasualHourly Rate:  $24.29 per hour with benefits as per the Employment Standards Act.
Job Summary:
School Crossing Guards assist crosswalk users in safely crossing the road with a focus on elementary school children.  There are two types of crossing guards; those who have assigned locations and crossing guards who work at any given location within specific areas of the City of Dryden.  Number of hours per day range from 2hrs-3hrs, with two shifts per day (morning and afternoon).

Responsibilities:
  • Balance traffic and pedestrian flow with a focus on children’s safety;
  • Exercise sound judgement and determine safe gaps in traffic to allow pedestrians to cross;
  • Communicate clearly and effectively to crosswalk users regarding safe crossing practices;
  • Oversee the safe conduct of children when approaching, using and leaving the crosswalk area;
  • Work school days in split shifts surrounding school bells (excluding P.A. days and school holidays).
Position Requirements:
  • Possess general alertness and be extremely observant of surroundings;
  • Possess courteous and pleasant demeanor and have the ability to interact effectively with children, pedestrians, school staff and other patrons;
  • Able to endure the elements and withstand varying weather conditions;
  • Have good vision, hearing and sure footing;
  • Have a flexible and open schedule during the day, Monday through Friday;
  • Able to commit to employment that runs for the duration of the school year;
  • Able to stand for an extended period of time while carrying and raising a stop paddle at shoulder height;
  • Must have First Aid/CPR or the ability to obtain;
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision;
  • The successful applicant will be required to obtain and submit a clear Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check (at their own expense) prior to the start date;
Application Process:
Interested applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their qualifications and experience through the City’s online application which can be found at:
https://careers.dryden.ca/job/search
Personal Information contained on this form is collected pursuant to the Municipal Act, 2001, and will be used for the purpose of determining eligibility for employment.  Questions with respect to the collection of personal information should be addressed to the Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator, City of Dryden, 30 Van Horne Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2A7 (807) 223-1432.

The City of Dryden is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability or age.

Accommodations of persons with disabilities are available for all parts of the recruitment and
selection process.  Applicants need to make their required accommodations known in advance
to the Manager of Human Resources, or designate.

We thank all applicants and advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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