Toronto School Crossing Guard

Synergy Protection Group Inc. is looking for dedicated Crossing Guard to join our exciting, hard working and growing team in Toronto, Ontario

**JOB SUMMARY - What will you do?**

Under general supervision of and reporting to Field Supervisor, crossing guards are responsible for conducting safe and friendly crossings of pedestrians at various crosswalks.

**Specific Duties**
- Obey all established safety regulations to ensure pedestrians are assisted in crossing roadways at designated locations.
- Coordinate the flow of pedestrians across selected intersections with the flow of vehicular traffic.
- Exercise sound judgement and determine safe gaps in traffic for crossing purposes.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to crosswalk users regarding safe and unsafe crossing practices.
- Display a school crossing stop sign (approximately 2 pounds) in an upright position to ensure it’s visible to vehicular traffic approaching from all directions.
- Document and report any incidents, accidents, injuries, hazards or suspicious persons/vehicles to the Field Supervisor and appropriate Police and School officials.
- Wear safety equipment at all times while on shift.

**Job Requirement**

**Postal Codes - M4,M5,M6**

**EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - What you will bring?**
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Keen alertness to surrounding and ability to follow directions and procedures.
- Ability to maintain high degree of mental concentration, with visual and hearing ability to recognize traffic at a safe distance.
- Ability to walk pedestrians safely across busy intersections and react safely and decisively to traffic conditions.
- Ability to work in diverse weather conditions (cold, snow, heat, humidity, wind etc.)
- Be punctual and remain on the assigned location for the duration of shifts (mornings, lunch and dismissal)
- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.

**Why become a part of Synergy family?**

We are a people/client-centric security agency. Synergy is redefining the security industry for the 21st century. Delivering uncompromising and guaranteed services augmented with innovative technology that monitors deployment in real-time 24/7 while offering completely transparency and accountability. We believe there is more to good business than just good service. Our philosophy is simple: be a good corporate citizen while enhancing our industry and following the triple bottom line business model.

**Perks we offer**:

- We are all about our people and we show it
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
- Responsive management team
- We offer industry leading training programs at no cost.
- Accommodate to your flexible schedules.
- Continuous coaching and support
- Promote diversity through employee engagement
- Provide growth and development opportunities

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: $17.32 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Corporate discount at Mark's

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
- **M4,M5,M6 postal codes needed**

Licence/Certification:

- Do you have a CLEAR Vulnerable Sector Check? (preferred)

Work Location: In person

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Casual

Pay: From $17.91 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- Do you reside in the M4, M5 or M6 postal code area?

Work Location: In person