Crossing Guards

For more information about becoming a School Crossing Guard please visit our School Crossing Guard page.As a School Crossing Guard (Standby), you will escort school children across a roadway safely at designated school crossing locations in accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and of Town of Halton Hills guidelines. Hours of work will be based on the need to cover temporary staff absences. Accountabilities: Obey all established traffic safety regulations to ensure pedestrians (going to and from school) are assisted in crossing roadways at designated locations Wear safety equipment (e.g., safety vest and reflective armbands) supplied by the Corporation of the Town of Halton Hills at all times while on duty Report and document any incidents or accidents involving traffic and/or pedestrians to the Supervisor and appropriate Police or School Officials Qualifications: Community orientation, and a dependable nature with the ability to understand children Strong public relations abilities with good communication skills, including verbal and listening and the ability to follow directions and procedures Ability to remain alert, able to maintain high degree of mental concentration, with visual and hearing ability to recognize traffic at a safe distance (approx. 300 feet) Ability to walk pedestrians safely across busy intersections, reacting safely and quickly to traffic Ability to display a school crossing stop sign (weight up to 2 pounds) in an upright position so that it is visible to vehicular traffic approaching from each direction, and extend the other arm out parallel for one minute on a frequent basis Ability to perform all physical requirements of the position Ability to perform duties outdoors in all weather conditions, twice daily A good working knowledge of the Highway Traffic Act and Occupational Health and Safety Act as it relates to the job, to be aware and comply with the Conditions of Employment and Instructions for Halton Hills School Crossing Guards, as provided by the Town A Police Vulnerable Sector Check that is acceptable to the Town of Halton Hills, successful applicants must obtain at their own expense Medical clearance certificate, if requested Access to a personal vehicle may be required Compensation: The pay rate for this part-time position is starting at $20.39 - $22.16 per hour/shift. Crossing guards work a maximum of two to three hours per day during the school year.