Job Details: School Crossing Guard - Part Time (Multiple Vacancies)
| Open Date | May 01 2023 - 10:00:00 AM | Close Date | Dec 31 2023 - 11:59:00 PM |
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| Position Title | School Crossing Guard - Part Time (Multiple Vacancies) | Posting Type | Non-Union |
| Posting Status | Active | Position Length | Part Time |
| Department Group | Hours per Week | Part time hours will vary | |
| Department | Transportation | Openings | 10 |
| Education | Some High School | Company | City of Burlington |
| Location | Transportation | Competition | TRS-107-23 |
| Salary Range | $15.50 per hour (Grade 2 – Under Review). Please note that the Ontario government is increasing the minimum wage to $16.55 an hour on October 1, 2023. |
Description
Working for the City of Burlington
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Location
This position is required to work in person at various sites across the City, outdoors in all range of climate conditions. Work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands.
Position Overview
The City of Burlington is looking for candidates who are interested in serving their community while earning extra income as a School Crossing Guard or a Spare School Crossing Guard. This is fun, active, outdoor work performed on school days only- NO nights, NO weekends, NO holidays required! School Crossing Guards work in our community at designated locations to assist Burlington's school children in getting safely to and from school. Spare school crossing guards may be required to have access to their own transportation as they may be required to work at various locations around Burlington. Spare crossing guards cover sickness, vacations, vacant locations.
The City stations School Crossing Guards at Council approved locations. This position works two hours a day (one in the morning and one in the afternoon) from September -June. The uniform and on the job training is provided.
Responsibilities
School Crossing Guards play an important role in:
- Assisting students in safely crossing the street at designated locations from September to June on a Monday to Friday for one (1) hour in the morning and one (1) hour in the afternoon, dependent on school start and end time. School Crossing Guards do not work during PA Days, school, and public holidays.
- Performing the physical aspects of this position, including standing and walking for prolonged periods of time and carrying a small stop sign.
- Working in the heat, cold, rain and snow to help children to and from school.
Requirements
Applicants must have the ability to:
- Speak English fluently.
- Be available to work one (1) hour in the morning and one (1) hour in the afternoon times relevant to the school in the specified area of work.
Additionally, School Crossing Guards should possess strong customer service skills and a safety conscious attitude. All uniforms and equipment are supplied. There is a training period on the job. In addition to an hourly compensation, successful applicants will also be paid a portion of mileage.
Police Check Requirement
This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening at their own expense.
Accommodations
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process.