Job Description

The City of Quinte West is situated on the shores of the beautiful Bay of Quinte. We are located directly along the Highway 401 corridor approximately 1.5 hours east of Toronto and 2.5 hours west of Ottawa. Over 46,560 people make Quinte West home. Quinte West’s natural setting, with its attractive scenic backdrop of rolling hills, rich farmland and clean waterways, creates a healthy environment for working, living, and raising a family. Safe, well-planned neighbourhoods and plenty of recreational activities make Quinte West the ideal place to visit or call “home”.

Position: Crossing Guard
Department: Community Services and Strategic Partnerships
Division: Crossing Guards
Reports to: Supervisor of Crossing Guards

Facilities

The Facilities division maintains all municipally owned facilities, including Quinte West City Hall, the Frankford Municipal Office, Trent Port Marina, the Quinte West OPP detachment and the City’s two arenas. This division also oversees the City’s team of crossing guards.

Purpose and Scope:

The Crossing Guard is responsible for the safe passage of people (especially students/children) at designated traffic crossings.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position will:

• Direct and guide students across streets during the school year, stopping traffic as required, in accordance with the Ontario Highway Traffic Act, the Occupational Health & Safety Act and Corporation guidelines on designated roadways.
• Direct traffic movement using signs and hand signals.
• Relay information in a clear and concise manner while handling potentially stressful situations.
• Communicate crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
• Obey all regulations to ensure the safe crossing of school children.
• Record licence plates of vehicles disregarding traffic signals and report infractions to appropriate authorities.
• Report the unsafe behaviour of children to school officials or to your Supervisor.
• Report to your crossing on time and stay for the entire scheduled shift. If unable to work, contact your Supervisor as early as possible.
• Dress neatly and wear the assigned attire ensuring high visibility and recognition.
• Be courteous to students and other pedestrians using the crosswalk and motorists.
• Be attentive and alert while on duty.
• Note any unusual conditions at your crosswalk before students arrive. (Buildup of ice and snow, traffic lights out, signs blocking vision, construction, etc.)
• Apply ice salt to the area around your crossing when necessary.
• Report problems and unsafe conditions to the Supervisor as soon as possible.

Note: Above duties are representative of a typical position and are not to be construed as all-inclusive.

Contacts:

The position will have direct contact with:

Internal: Supervisor of Crossing Guards, Heath, Safety and Employee Standards Officer, Human Resources.
External: Ontario Provincial Police Community Policing Officer, general public, students.

Education/Specialized Training/Skills:

The position will require:

• Enthusiastic and personable attitude.
• Good observational skills.
• Interaction with children and the general public in a positive manner.
• Positive customer service skills.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Access to a reliable mode of transportation to crossing guard locations.
• A satisfactory vulnerable sector check.

Work Experience:

No previous experience is necessary.

Decision Making:

Ability to make quick and accurate decisions while keeping the children safe at all times.

Supervision:

• Not applicable.

Work Environment:

• Regular exposure to outside elements.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Personal information and any supporting material are collected and administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The City of Quinte West is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 613-392-2841 ext. 1106 or hr@quintewest.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process. Applicants will be required to consent to the completion of a criminal reference check and the completion of a driver’s abstract, if deemed a requirement of the position. The City of Quinte West does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates in its recruitment processes. All applications are reviewed and assessed by Human Resources staff and the hiring manager.