Posted 4 months ago
Crossing Guard
@ Corporation of the City of Sarnia
Sarnia, Ontario
Overview
The Corporation of the City of Sarnia is hiring up to 10 temporary part-time Crossing Guards to help elementary school children cross roads safely at school crossings. The work involves up to 15 hours per week on a split shift at bell times, outdoors in all weather, from August 24, 2026 to June 30, 2027, at $20.44 per hour, with mandatory training on August 24 and 25, 2026.
Responsibilities:
- Guide elementary school children across designated road crossings
- Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps for pedestrians
- Work morning and afternoon bell-time shifts, plus some lunch hour coverage
- Attend mandatory training on August 24 and 25, 2026
Requirements summary:
- Recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check valid within three months
- Communicate effectively with school-aged children
- Wear mandatory safety equipment supplied by the City
- Stand and walk for prolonged periods, carrying a stop sign
- Work in all weather, including extreme heat and cold
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-09
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-08
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | General labour |
| Hours per week | 15 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Outdoors, School |
| Position | Mostly standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer none |
| Languages | English |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Encouraged to apply | People with disabilities, Racialized people, Indigenous peoples |
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Corporation of the City of Sarnia
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Sarnia, the place you want to be!
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Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the city boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate. Ranked the most affordable medium-sized city in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County. As an organization, the City of Sarnia places a priority on the health and safety of its employees, including a focus on work-life balance through unique vacation and compensatory time offerings, alongside exceptional salaries and benefits.
- LinkedIn followers
- 3,095
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 213
- Reported office locations
- 255 Christina N, Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, CA
- Business categories
- Infrastructure
- Non Profit
- Public Safety
- Government
- Other recorded names
- Corporation of the City of Sarnia
- The Corporation of the City of Sarnia
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- Reported total investment
- 0
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Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the city boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Government Administration |
| Company size | 201-500 employees |
| Headquarters | Sarnia, ON |
| Organization type | Government Agency |
| Year founded | 1914 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
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Crossing Guard
Job Status: Temporary, Part-Time, Split Shift (up to 15 hours/week)
Division: Engineering & Operations
Department: Development and Transportation
Union: CUPE 3690
Salary: $20.44
Vacancies: Up to 10
Closing Date: Open until vacancies are filled
About the City of Sarnia
Located at the mouth of the St. Clair River on the shores of Lake Huron, the community of Sarnia is known for its breathtaking waterfront, pristine beaches and beautiful parks system. Situated on the American border, just a short drive from London, Ontario, the community boasts a host of recreational opportunities, state-of-the-art healthcare, a vibrant cultural scene, and excellent education paired with a high standard of living and mild climate.
Ranked one of the most affordable medium-sized cities in Ontario, Sarnia, with its 72,000 residents, is home to over 1,000 acres of parkland and 40 km of trails in addition to 4 golf courses, 16 art galleries, 6 museums, and 3 theatres across the County.
The Role
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.
These positions will assist elementary school children in crossing roads safely at designated school crossing locations.
Vacancies: Up to 10
Term
Please note that the anticipated term of employment, in accordance with the 2026-2027 elementary academic calendar, will be:
- August 24, 2026 – June 30, 2027
Successful candidates will be expected to be available for the full duration of the employment term.
Mandatory Training
Additionally, all crossing guard employees must be available to attend mandatory training, which will be scheduled as follows:
- Monday, August 24, 2026 & Tuesday, August 25, 2026
Working Conditions
- Outdoors in all weather conditions
Hours of Work
- Up to 15 hours per week
- Shifts are approximately one hour at each of the morning and afternoon bell times
- Some crossings also require lunch hour coverage during regularly scheduled school calendar days.
The Candidate
We're seeking a reliable and safety-oriented individual with keen attention and quick decision-making skills that will make a lasting impact, creating a safe and welcoming environment for the community every day.
Qualifications
- Recent Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) valid within the last three (3) months is required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with school-aged children and interact and cooperate with people of diverse ages and backgrounds.
- Wear mandatory safety equipment supplied by the Corporation of the City of Sarnia.
- Able to monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross.
- Must be able to work in all forms of weather, including extremes of heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, sleet and wind.
- Must have the ability to perform the physical aspects of this position including standing and walking for prolonged periods of time and carrying a hand-held stop sign.
Additional Details
We appreciate the interest of all applicants, however, only candidates being invited for an interview will be contacted.
The City of Sarnia is an inclusive and equitable Corporation that encourages applications from qualified individuals of all genders, persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities and Indigenous persons. Appropriate accommodation will be provided upon request throughout the hiring process as required by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Information relating to accommodation and diversity will be addressed confidentially.
Personal information is being collected under the authority of the Municipal Act and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with The Corporation of the City of Sarnia. Questions about this collection should be directed to the City Clerk, 255 Christina St. N., Sarnia, ON N7T 7N2, 519-332-0330 ext. 3366.
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