School Crossing Guard
- London, ON, Canada
On-site
$20.5 CAD / hour · Temporary
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Job details
- Pay
- $20.5 CAD / hour
- Job type
- Temporary
- Workplace
- On-site
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Position Overview
Title: School Crossing Guard
Employment Type: Temporary / Casual / On-Call
Pay Rate: $20.50/hour
Site: Jalna and Renny
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:20 AM – 9:10 AM and 3:20 PM – 4:10 PM (with variable shifts of 1 hour up to 3 times per day, 2–3 hours per day, approximately 10 hours per week)
Overtime Methodology: Averaging Agreement – calculation after 88 hours bi-weekly
Site Overview
The Jalna and Renny crossing site serves as an essential pedestrian point for local students and families travelling to and from school. As a crossing guard at this location, you will be a vital, friendly presence helping build a safe, connected, and supportive neighborhood environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Safely guiding children across designated crosswalks during peak school travel periods.
- Monitoring traffic flow and following all established safety procedures.
- Communicating clearly and positively with children, parents, and drivers to maintain a safe crossing environment.
- Maintaining high visibility and vigilance to deter unsafe driving practices around the school zone.
- Promptly reporting any safety hazards, incidents, or concerns to supervisors.
Must Haves
- Legally authorized to work in Canada.
- Ability to provide a clear/negative London Police Vulnerable Sector Check.
- Ability to provide normal Audiology and Optometrist/Ophthalmologist test results.
- Ability to stand for extended periods and work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Punctual, reliable, and available on an on-call basis.
- Ability to stay calm, focused, and professional in busy or stressful traffic situations.
Nice-to-Haves
- Prior customer service experience.
- Experience working or interacting with children and youth.
- Background in community-oriented roles or volunteer positions.
- Access to a personal vehicle.
What's In It For You?
- Daily pay options (work today, get paid today).
- Competitive hourly wage with benefits.
- Professional development and ongoing training opportunities.
- Free uniforms provided, plus dry cleaning and tailoring allowances.
- Security license reimbursement.
Application Deadlines
Applications close on December 31, 2026.
If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in your community and help keep local children safe, we would love to review your application. Apply today to get started!
Why Join Our Team?
Paladin Security: Great Place To Work Certified™ 2026 – Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!
Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and we believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Paladin Security uses AI-based tools as part of our recruitment process to assist with resume screening and candidate assessment. These tools do not make final hiring decisions. All applications are reviewed by a member of our hiring team. We regularly evaluate our systems to minimize bias and ensure compliance with applicable human rights and privacy legislation.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
More about this job
Responsibilities
The School Crossing Guard at Paladin Security Group will guide children safely across designated crosswalks during school arrival and dismissal times. The guard will monitor traffic, communicate with children, parents and drivers, and report any hazards to supervisors.
Requirements
Candidates need legal authorization to work in Canada, a clear vulnerable sector check and normal audiology and eye test results. They must be able to stand for long periods outdoors in all weather, stay calm in busy traffic, and be punctual and available on call.
Skills
- Traffic control
- Pedestrian safety
- Child supervision
- Communication with parents and drivers
- Hazard reporting
- Situational awareness
- Working outdoors in all weather
- Customer service
- Working with children and youth
- Punctuality and reliability
Benefits
- Daily pay option
- Professional development and training
- Free uniforms
- Security licence reimbursement
Categories
- Security & Safety
- Government & Public Sector
- Education
Keywords
- school crossing guard
- crossing guard
- flagger
- traffic control
- pedestrian safety
- school zone
- child safety
- on-call
- temporary
- casual
- outdoor work
- security
- Paladin Security
- London Ontario
- traffic monitoring
- part-time
Seniority
Entry level
Perks
- Paid training
- Uniform provided
- Remote work allowance