Employment Opportunity: Crossing Guard – Competition No. 2026-021

Employment Opportunity: Crossing Guard

The City of Temiskaming Shores is seeking a dependable, safety-conscious, and community-focused individual to join our team as a Crossing Guard. This important role helps ensure the safety of pedestrians, particularly school-aged children, at designated crosswalks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for safely assisting pedestrians across roadways by directing traffic, following established safety procedures, and adhering to applicable traffic regulations.

About the Role

As a Crossing Guard, the successful candidate will play an important role in helping children and other pedestrians cross roadways safely at designated crosswalks. The position requires continuous awareness of traffic and surrounding conditions, effective communication, and a commitment to following established safety procedures and applicable traffic regulations.

Role and Responsibilities

• Safely manage vehicle and pedestrian traffic at designated crosswalks.
• Assist children and other pedestrians in crossing roadways safely by following established crossing guard procedures, including the proper use of a stop paddle and hand signals to stop traffic.
• Ensure all pedestrians have safely crossed before allowing traffic to proceed.
• Provide clear, courteous, and effective verbal instructions to pedestrians when required.
• Remain alert and maintain continuous awareness of traffic, pedestrians, and surrounding conditions to identify potential safety hazards.
• Promptly report accidents, incidents, unsafe conditions, or other concerns to the appropriate supervisor or designated personnel.
• Consistently comply with all applicable safety policies, procedures, and traffic regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• One to two (1–2) years of related experience is preferred.
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check is required for this position.
• Ability to interact professionally and courteously with children, parents, and members of the public daily.
• Ability to learn, understand, and apply traffic laws and safety regulations, particularly those related to pedestrian crosswalks.
• Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to provide clear and effective instructions.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Compensation and Hours of Work

The position offers compensation of $18.57 per hour, with 10 hours of work per week.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants are encouraged to submit their resume, quoting Job Competition No. 2026-021, no later than November 6, 2026.

Applications may be submitted by regular mail or by email to the following contact:

Additional Information

The Corporation of the City of Temiskaming Shores is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities without discrimination and in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the AODA Act.

Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

We appreciate the interest expressed by all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.