Crossing Guard

Transportation Services Division Kitchener, Canada

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Description

Crossing Guard

Job Status: Continuous Part-Time

Pay & Grade: $21.00 to $21.73 Hourly Band: 2

Hours of Work:Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 9:00am & 3:00pm to 4:00pm (approx.)

Initial location: Two locations – Activa @ Berry Moss & Block Line/Westmount Area

Posting period:November 25, 2025 to December 2, 2025 (at 6:00pm)

Overview

As a Crossing Guard you will assist in the safe movement of all pedestrians including school children crossing roadways at designated points by observing gaps in traffic, assuming right-of-way and indicating when it is safe to cross.

Responsibilities

Assists all pedestrians, including children as they commute to and from school, in safely crossing roadways and intersections by stopping vehicular traffic on roadways at designated points.
Watches for gaps in traffic and walks children across the roadway or intersection while holding a "stop" sign in such a manner as to be visible to approaching vehicles.
Advises children of unsafe behavior.
Reports issues or incidents to supervisor.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Equivalent to partial secondary school education.
Up to 1 month of related experience such as customer service or experience working/volunteering with others.
A strong understanding of pedestrian road safety skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Able to work in a variety of weather conditions in all seasons.
Able to work with youth.
Provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check at your own expense as a condition of employment.
Willing to undergo a medical check to ensure that the potential candidate is fit for duty as a condition of employment.
Required access to reliable transportation and be able to travel to various locations across the city.
Reliable with a good attitude and employment record.