Crossing Guard

Date: September 5, 2025
Position: Crossing Guard - St. Jacobs
Wage Rate/Grade: $24.88 per hour

Discover the charms of the Township of Woolwich, a growing community with a bright, well-managed and well-planned future in the Region of Waterloo. Woolwich is known for its unique heritage, farms and farmers markets, scenic trails, bridges, and landmarks. Our communities provide a rural lifestyle with all the conveniences of urban cents nearby. The quality of life in Woolwich is superior, and as an employee of the Township, you will play a key role in helping shape the next phase of our future growth and development.

Due to a vacancy, Corporate Services is seeking one (1) Crossing Guard for St. Jacobs.

**Position Overview**:
Crossing Guards make a difference in our community by assisting in the safe movement of school children, and the general public, in crossing roadways at designated intersections and ensuring traffic remains stopped until all pedestrians have safely crossed the intersection.

**Requirements**:

- Enjoy working with youth
- Courteous and punctual
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Excellent observation skills and the ability to recognize traffic hazards
- Ability to perform for 30-minute shifts, and capable of working in all forms of weather conditions, including extremes of heat and cold
- Ability to carry and raise a “Stop” paddle (approx. 2lbs) for up to 1 minute intermittently over each 30-minute shift
- Must provide a current Police Reference Check (Vulnerable Sector)

All applicants are thanked for their interest in these positions however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Township of Woolwich is committed to diversity and inclusion and offers an accessible workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to meeting the needs of applicants during all phases of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats, or with accessible communication supports, upon request.

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: $24.88 per hour

Expected hours: 5 per week

Work Location: On the road