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Job Title: Adult Crossing Guard
Job Posting Number: 2026-0106
Posting Type: Internal/External
Posting Period: Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. to Thursday, December 31, 2026, at 4:30 p.m
Department: Operations
Union: Crossing Guard Association
Position Status: Temporary Part-Time
Job Code: CGA001
Grade/Class: N/A
Number of Positions: To be determined
Rate of Pay: $23.00 per hour - typically consisting of 1 hour per day
Typical Hours of Work per Day: Two shifts per day, consisting of one ½-hour shift in the morning and one ½-hour shift in the afternoon (approximately 1 hour total per day).
Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Crossing Guard Coordinator, this position will be responsible:
- To assist school children safely across city intersections going to and from school;
- Obey all established traffic safety regulations;
- Ensure proper use and maintenance of safety equipment;
- Document and report any incidents, accidents, injuries, hazards or suspicious persons/vehicles to the coordinator and appropriate police and/or school officials;
- Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
- Will perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications:- You must be at least 16 years of age in order to apply;
- Must be available to work during the Elementary School Calendar (September to June)
- Must possess good oral communication skills;
- Must have the ability to work effectively and with minimum supervision;
- Must have the ability to maintain a high degree of concentration, with visual and hearing ability to recognize traffic at a safe distance;
- Must have ability to cross children safely across busy intersections, and react safely and decisively to traffic conditions;
- Must have a pleasant and courteous demeanor and demonstrate excellent customer services skills;
- Must be able to perform the above-noted employment activities outside in all weather conditions.
Physical Demands:The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.
The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.
How to Apply:- An online application is available at the City of Windsor career website at www.CityWindsorCareers.ca and the application must be completed and submitted by no later than the noted posting period. Internet access is available at your local library branch.
- If you require assistance to apply online, please contact [email protected] or call (519) 255-6515.
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Note:- Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged
- We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment
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In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
