The Township of Centre Wellington requires School Crossing Guards to serve our neighbourhoods in Fergus. Ideal candidates are responsible, community-minded individuals that have their own transportation and are available to respond to various school crossing locations twice daily during the school term between September and June.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Control the flow of traffic to allow for safe crossing of students and pedestrians
• Communicate clearly and effectively using spoken commands and hand signals
• Instruct students and other pedestrians in safe crossing procedures
• Exercise judgement in determining safe opportunities to cross students and pedestrians
• Oversee the safe conduct of students at assigned school crossing while waiting to cross
• Document and report incidents to supervisor
• Accountable by the Highway Traffic Act, Health & Safety Act and Township of Centre Wellington policies and procedures
REQUIREMENTS
• Must be able to see vehicles, different colours (stop lights), children and traffic signal indications from close and far distances
• Must be able to communicate with children, motorists, parents, and hear vehicles approaching, and honking
• Able to walk on snow, slippery conditions caused by ice and rain, inclement weather, i.e. cold and hot
• Able to stand for approximately 1 hour duration per shift in all weather conditions
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
• Must provide satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Record Check
• All required safety wear is provided
• All on-the-job training is provided
LOCATIONS: Beatty Line/ Sideroad 18/ Farley Rd
Gartshore St/ Middleton Ave/ Forfar St
David St / Irvine St
HOURS: 10 hours per week. Daily shifts are scheduled between 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. Casual or fill-in positions are also available.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants are invited to submit ONE document, including a Resume (cover letter optional) in MS Word or PDF format by email to [email protected] by August 17, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Please quote job posting 2025-45 in the subject line.
