Opportunity Notice - Casual Crossing Guard

Posting Date:                    February 1, 2023

Job Type:                            Casual

Hours:                                 Days

Wage:                                  $18.67-21.97

The Town of Arnprior is currently recruiting for a Casual Crossing Guard on a casual basis to provide relief coverage to existing staff. This position corresponds with the normal school year commencing in September and ending in June. There is a requirement to be available for shifts in the morning and at the end of the school day. Reporting to the Deputy Clerk, the Crossing Guard will be responsible for (but not limited to) the following:

• Assist school children in crossing roads safely at specified school crossing locations by being observant and practicing good judgement;
• Exercise appropriate authority in a decisive and fair manner to require vehicles to stop at the crossing while holding a stop sign in such a manner that it is visible to approaching vehicles;
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules to the general public; and
• Report and document concerns, incidents, or violations of procedure to the Deputy Clerk.

The ability to walk, stand and hold a stop sign for long periods is required for this position. Candidates must be able to work independently, unsupervised, and exercise good judgement in order to determine timing for safe crossing. Previous experience working with children and customer service in general is considered an asset. A condition of employment is presenting a satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Interested candidates are invited to submit an application in confidence quoting “Casual Crossing Guard” attention of the Human Resources Officer by:

Mail: Town of Arnprior, 105 Elgin Street West, Arnprior, Ontario, Canada K7S 0A8

E-mail: hr@arnprior.ca