School crossing guards
City of Oakville’s Roads and Works Operations Department is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of School crossing guards. City of Oakville’s Roads and Works Operations Department manages and maintains the town’s transportation infrastructure. It provides road maintenance, snow clearing, street sweeping, and traffic signal operations to ensure safe and efficient mobility. The department operates through strategic planning, regular upkeep, and seasonal maintenance programs. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: City of Oakville
Department: Roads and Works Operations
Position: School crossing guards
No of Vacancies: 5
Salary: $19.30 hourly
Employment Type: Part Time
Location: Oakville, ON, CA
Position ID: 8203
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 have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be dependable, available, of good character, and possess an understanding of young people
- The candidates should have the ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including standing and walking for prolonged periods and carrying a hand-held stop sign
- The candidates should be willing to work in all weather conditions, including heat, humidity, cold, rain, snow, sleet, and wind, as well as under all types of road conditions
- The candidates should be capable of working in environments with exposure to traffic noise and vehicle exhaust
- The candidates should have superior customer service skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be able to work with a wide variety of individuals, including children, Town residents, and the public, immediately report any concerns to supervisory staff
- The candidates should demonstrate a good sense of judgment to determine the timing for safe entry into the flow of traffic
- The candidates should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and the Highway Traffic Act
- The candidates should possess a valid Class “G” Ontario Driver’s License, provide a satisfactory criminal record and vulnerable sector screening check dated within the last 30 days as a condition of employment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to assist elementary school children in crossing roads safely at designated school crossing locations in accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and Corporation guidelines
- The candidates should be able to wear mandatory safety equipment supplied by the Corporation of the Town of Oakville at all times while on duty
- The candidates should be able to demonstrate good judgment to determine the timing for safe entry into the flow of traffic and be capable of crossing the roadway in a quick, orderly, and safe manner
- The candidates should be able to exercise appropriate authority in a confident, decisive, firm, understanding, and fair manner to require approaching vehicles to stop at their crossings
- The candidates should be able to report and document any problems, such as weather conditions, children, and motorists, to the Supervisor of Crossing Guards, be punctual and stay for the entire scheduled shift time
- The candidates should be able to apply safety precautions and procedures in the performance of duties in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and policies of the Town of Oakville
- The candidates should be able to commit to the entire school year from September until the end of June and perform other duties
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) through the below-mentioned details.
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!