Crossing Guard

Reporting to the Supervisor, School Crossing Assistance Program, or designate, be responsible for directing the crossing of school-age children and pedestrians across a highway at an assigned location/intersection during designated periods.

Responsibilities:

• Duties include directing the movement of children across a highway
• Maintaining contact with school(s) and reporting student problems
• Notifying supervisor of unsafe conditions, traffic violations and problems
• Maintaining equipment provided in good condition
• Participating in data collection
• Support and demonstrate the City of Oshawa’s core values of Authenticity, Courage, and Trust

Requirements:

• Knowledge and skill generally associated with the completion of partial high school and three (3) months of experience working with children, or have an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Good communication skills, both oral and written. Good interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with children, parents and the general public in a courteous and tactful manner
• Clean and neat in appearance in order to meet the public
• Suited to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
• Able to work in difficult situations
• Must be physically and mentally fit; able to climb, stretch, twist, lift and carry items of up to 1 kg.; stand and walk for periods of up to 1.5 hours; good hearing and visual senses and perception
• Circumstantially and temperamentally adjusted to work alone and to work split shifts
• Able to access designated crossing on foot in a reasonable period of time
• Must have and maintain a telephone at place of residence. Must be, and remain, a resident of the City of Oshawa
• Knowledge of Traffic Laws
• Demonstrated maturity, sound judgment, reasoning and leadership qualities

As a condition of employment, the City of Oshawa will require successful candidates to provide a Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search.

Please be advised that position location as noted is at the time of posting and is subject to change, as required due to operational needs.

We would like to thank all applicants however, please note that only those selected to attend an interview will be contacted and all other applicants will be kept on file. Applicants are advised that written, oral and practical testing may form part of the selection process.

Applicants who are currently employed by the City of Oshawa are asked to clearly indicate their status as an internal applicant in their application. Please ensure that you check your email regularly to receive any correspondence.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). The City of Oshawa promotes the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. The City of Oshawa encourages applications from women, Indigenous Peoples and persons of all cultures, ethnic origins, religions, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, and gender identities and expressions.

The City of Oshawa will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities and/or needs related to the OHRC. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process or assistance with the application process please contact Human Resource Services. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.