School Crossing Guard - BROCKVILLE

Adult Crossing Guard

$19.53/shift

Shifts range from 40 minutes to 2 hours

Adult Crossing Guards must be available to work minimum of 5 shifts per week; Monday to Friday during school bell times.

Operational School Year (August to June)

Program Manager – School Zone Safety

Adult Crossing Guards are responsible for ensuring that both children and adults pass safely through their assigned crossings, according to applicable safety standards and regulations.

Please note that this is an existing, recently vacant position.

The Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is a local non-profit organization since 1957 that delivers best-in-class road safety services, education, training, and awareness to guide communities towards safer roads, no matter how travelled.

The OSC is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating a workplace culture of inclusiveness that reflects the diversity of the residents that we serve.  We encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities to apply.  Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

The mission of the OSC is to deliver best-in-class road safe services, education, training and awareness throughout our communities. The vision of the OSC is to guide communities towards safe roads, no matter how travelled. The OSC’s values are rooted in:

• Integrity, honesty and professionalism

• Sustainable programs and organizational goals that promotes wellness and safety.

• Road safety through prevention and education

• Collaboration and empowerment through community engagement

• Customer Focus

• Communication

• Physical Stamina, Mental Alertness

• Ability to Cope with Stress

• Problem Solving

• Accountability and Dependability

• Ethics and Integrity

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  Direct or escort pedestrians across the street, stopping traffic as necessary.

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  Maintain focus and avoid disruptions while escorting students and pedestrians across the street.

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  Communicate traffic, crossing rules, and other information to students and adults.

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  Report unsafe student behaviour to school officials.

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  Inspect your intersection daily and report any unsafe conditions to the Ottawa Safety Council and/or the City of Ottawa.

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  Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross.

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  Be aware of emergency vehicles approaching the area and ensure that they have priority over vehicular and pedestrian traffic.

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  Record license plates of dangerous motorists and report to appropriate officials.

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  Comply with all safety requirements and wear all required equipment (provided).

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  Always maintain a calm and professional demeanor.