Crossing Guard

Why Clarington Clarington is a place of possibilities.  With a population set to double by 2051, Clarington is one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region with more than 107,000 people across four urban centres and 14 hamlets.  Clarington offers a perfect blend of urban living and country charm and is known for its thriving energy and agriculture sectors, historic downtowns and as a great place to live, work and play. Our people enjoy a collaborative work environment, work-life balance, and are at the forefront of community impact. We value accountability, integrity and respect, and are committed to fostering equity, inclusion and diversity in the workplace. Together, we are striving to enhance the quality of life for residents today and for future generations who call Clarington home.  The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark?  Position Snapshot If you have safety in mind, are outgoing, if you like working in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions and would enjoy keeping children safe on their way to and from school, you may be suited for this position. This position works under the direct supervision of the School Crossing Guard Coordinator. What you’ll be doing As a Crossing Guard, your responsibilities include but are not limited to: Controlling the flow of traffic to allow for the safe, supervised crossing of students and pedestrians. Communicating clearly and effectively using spoken commands and hand signals. Instructing students and other pedestrians in safe crossing procedures. Exercising sound judgement in determining safe opportunities to cross students, based on weather conditions, road conditions, distance and speed of traffic, gaps in traffic and distracted driving. Other duties as assigned. What you bring The successful candidate will have: Good Vision – you must be able to see vehicles, different colours (stoplights), children and signal indications from close and far distances. Good Hearing – you must be able to communicate with children, motorists, parents and be able to hear vehicles approaching, honking, etc. Physically fit – you must be able to climb, stretch, carry and lift items weighing approximately 4 lbs, stand, walk and twist for periods of up to 1.5 hours daily in all weather conditions. Must be able to report for work at the designated crossing locations and times as scheduled. As the nature of this position is to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians, Crossing Guards may need to be reassessed from time to time to ensure they are fit to perform the necessary duties. Must be legally able to work in Canada. What we offer Rate of pay: $537.21 bi-weekly (2025 rate) Hours of work: School Crossing Guards work during the school year (September to June, excluding holidays and PA days) and must be able to work for a half hour in the morning between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 am and a half hour in the afternoon between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Exact times are based on crossing guard location. School crossing guards are required to be at their assigned crossing site in the morning and after school. Compensation for all scheduled school PA days (5-7 average a year), Christmas and New Year Break (approximately 2 weeks), March Break (1 week), all statutory holidays. Compensation for all mandatory scheduled trainings and meeting (2-4 meetings a year during daytime hours). Rain suit and other equipment provided. Boot allowance offered (currently $100 per year). We are an equal opportunity employer The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive employer committed to equity, inclusion and diversity within its community and organization. We are committed to building an inclusive and barrier-free environment for our team.  We are pleased to accommodate individual needs in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, within our recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any time throughout the recruitment process or in performing your position should you be selected, please contact the Human Resources Division at careers@clarington.net .  Additional information and requirements Prior to starting the position, the successful candidate must provide, at their own expense, a current (within the last 180 days) satisfactory criminal reference check with vulnerable sector screening, from a Canadian Police Information Centre. Applicants who have been employed with the Municipality within the last year and have provided a CPIC within the last 365 days are exempt from providing another CPIC. Successful candidates will be required to provide a CPIC every two years at their own cost. Privacy Applicant information is collected under the authority of The Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Municipal Clerk, 40 Temperance Street, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3A6 or by phone at 905-623-3379 ext. 2109. Ready to apply?  To submit your application online, please click on the "Apply" button below . Applications for this position are accepted throughout the year and hired on an as-needed basis.  We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those under consideration will be contacted.