On-Call School Crossing Guard - TORONTO

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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Direct and escort pedestrians across the street, stopping traffic as necessary. Communicate traffic, crossing rules, and other information to students and adults.

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If so, join our team! Enjoy a work-life balance, meet new people, and be a part of a team of On-Call Crossing Guards who love their jobs - some have worked as OSC Crossing Guards for 20 years (and counting!)!

Requirements

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Availability to work Monday to Friday (all AM, lunch and PM shifts)
Must be available to take on shifts when called during the course of the day.
Availability to work at all intersections identified in your indicated ward/neighborhoods
Recent Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check (PRC) (Can be completed post interview process if advised to. Employment offer conditional upon a PRC)
- Ability to walk briskly, move repeatedly in and out of the intersection, and stand for up to 1.5 hours
- Stand and maintain alertness for the entirety of the shift
- Ability to hold a 5-lb Stop Sign Paddle above shoulder height for extended periods of time
- 20/20 Vision (with or without corrective lenses) along with adequate depth and peripheral perception
- Accountable to work in all environmental conditions. Environmental conditions may include but are not limited to snowstorms, freezing rain, cold temperatures, rain, heat waves, humidity, hot temperatures and dust, etc.
- Ability to dress appropriately for, and perform moderate physical labour during all weather conditions
- Hazards associated with high traffic conditions.

Responsibilities

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Crossing Guards cover shifts at the morning school bell times for student arrival, lunchtime bells and afternoon school bell times for student dismissal. Crossing Guards are responsible for ensuring that children travelling to and from school pass safely through their assigned crossing. Crossing Guards are safety figures and are important and engaged members of the community that keep our children safe.

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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 on a daily basis and report any unsafe conditions to the Ottawa Safety Council and/or the City of Toronto.
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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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Maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times.

Direct and escort pedestrians across the street, stopping traffic as necessary.
Communicate traffic, crossing rules, and other information to students and adults.
Report unsafe student behaviour to school officials.
Inspect your intersection on a daily basis and report any unsafe conditions.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross. Create safe gaps in high traffic situations by asserting your authority to stop traffic.
Be aware of emergency vehicles approaching the area and ensure that they have priority over vehicular and pedestrian traffic.