Spare Crossing Guard

Service Area
Infrastructure Development and Enterprise

Department
Engineering and Transportation Services

Division
Transportation Services

Work Location
Spare Guard Position - covering various locations across the city

Work Mode
In-person

Job Type
Spare guard

Job Type and Duration
Part-time, Seasonal

Number of Open Positions
3

Salary
$19.09 per hour - a maximum 10 hours per week.

Posting Period
January and February 27, 2026 at 1159 P.M.

Why Join the City of Guelph?
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph's vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.

Do you want to give back to your community? Do you want to keep children and pedestrians safe? Do you enjoy working outside? Become a school crossing guard

Crossing guards are provided only when schools are open. You don't work when school is out, including weekends, PD days, and all holidays. Daily shifts are scheduled Monday to Friday between 745 to 9 a.m. and 245 to 4 p.m. on days when school is in.

Key Duties And Responsibilities
Between the months of September and June, ensure the safe crossing of pedestrians and students as they travel to and from school.

Self-motivated, personable and able to communicate effectively, you will ensure elementary students cross safely at designated school crossing locations in the city of Guelph. You are required to obey all established safety regulations and report and document any concerns. You will work either one or two shifts per day at school bell times from Monday to Friday in various weather and traffic conditions. Access to reliable transportation is required. Employment will be subject to providing a satisfactory vulnerable police record check.

Available Locations
Please list the below criteria on your resume or application for the spare guard position

• Spare guard (for both shifts) at various locations across the city of Guelph will require the successful applicant to have a reliable vehicle.

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Hours of work
Daily shifts are scheduled between 745 to 9 a.m. and 245 to 4 p.m.

How To Apply
If you are interested in providing safer routes to school for students, there are three ways to apply

• Complete the application form and email it to , mail it to Christine Vettor at 1 Carden Street, Guelph, Ontario, N1H 3A1 or drop it off at the Service Guelph counter at City Hall.
• Submit your resume by email to
• Call to speak to Christine directly about this opportunity.

Hiring Process Transparency
The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing or through technology.

Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility

The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.

Privacy Notice

Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.

For more information
Christine Vettor, Supervisor, ASCG Program

Transportation Services

Engineering and Transportation Services

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