Crossing guard
City of Waterloo is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Crossing guard. City of Waterloo is renowned for its robust tech sector and community-driven initiatives. It offers essential services such as public transportation, urban planning, parks, and recreational facilities. As a hub of innovation, Waterloo supports a thriving ecosystem of tech companies and educational institutions, fostering economic growth and sustainability. The city’s focus on community engagement and quality of life underscores its pivotal role in driving regional development and innovation. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Waterloo
Position: Crossing guard
No of Vacancies: 4
Salary: $19.95 – $20.90 hourly
Employment Type: Part Time/Casual
Employment Group: Non-union
Location: Waterloo, ON, Canada
Shift: 10 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:45AM – 9:30AM
Competition Number: PT24-39
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should possess relevant training and experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have vision that enables them to see vehicles, different colours (traffic signal lights), children, and traffic signal indications from close and far distances of approximately 300 feet with adequate depth and peripheral perception
- The candidates should have hearing that allows them to communicate with children, motorists, and parents, and hear vehicles approaching and honking
- The candidates should possess general alertness and the ability to assess vehicles stopping and anticipate children’s and motorists’ actions
- The candidates should have sure footing and be able to walk on snow, slippery conditions caused by ice and rain, and inclement weather cold and hot
- The candidates should be able to walk at a speed of 9m/sec for approximately a 6m distance
- The candidates should be able to hold their arm up at shoulder height, bend their elbow, extend their arm above their head, and hold a stop sign 2 lb for 1 minute intermittently for a 45-minute period
- The candidates should be able to stand for approximately 1 hour in all weather conditions heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, and exposure to dust and hazards associated with high traffic conditions
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have a passion for promoting and maintaining a healthy and safe workplace and the ability to work respectfully and effectively in a team environment
- The candidates should demonstrate a commitment to Reconciliation, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion
- The candidates should provide a Police Vulnerable Sector Check satisfactory to the City and strong commitment to delivering quality customer service
- The candidates should confirm that they are physically able to perform the essential duties of the position, as assessed through our third-party provider upon hire and every two years thereafter, with the cost covered by the City
- The candidates should have access to reliable transportation as work hours may be outside of public transportation operations
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to monitor traffic flow to identify safe breaks in traffic to allow for the safe crossing of students and pedestrians
- The candidates should be able to communicate clearly and effectively using spoken commands and hand signals
- The candidates should be able to be a role model helping children develop the skills necessary to cross the streets safely at all times
- The candidates should be able to exercise judgment in determining safe opportunities to cross students and pedestrians
- The candidates should be able to oversee the safe conduct of students at assigned school crossing while waiting to cross and document and report incidents to the supervisor
Benefits:
- The candidates will get pension plan, health, safety, wellness and fitness drop-in programs
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
By email
recruitment@waterloo.ca
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!