Crossing Guard; Mitchell Hepburn Public School

Crossing Guard (Mitchell Hepburn Public School)

95 Raven Ave, St Thomas, ON N5R 5M9, Canada

Posted Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 4:00 a.m. | Expires Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:59 a.m.

The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas - Environmental Services Department has an existing vacancy for the position of:

CROSSING GUARD

Regular

Location:

Mitchell Hepburn Public School – Raven Avenue and Peach Tree Blvd

Job Posting #

This CUPE 841.4 position, under the direct supervision of the Administrative Assistant, assists students and pedestrians (as defined by the Highway Traffic Act, HTA) safely across designated busy streets, crossing at designated time periods, Monday to Friday during the school year.

• Direct or escort students and pedestrians across the street, at their crosswalk, stopping traffic as necessary.
• Maintain focus and avoid disruptions while escorting students and pedestrians across the street.
• Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and pedestrians.
• Review the intersection on a daily basis and report any unsafe behaviour of students and/or conditions to the Administrative Assistant / Office Co-ordinator.
• Work from a location where you can see and be seen by all traffic.
• Monitor traffic flow to locate gaps through which students and pedestrians safely cross streets.
• Be aware of emergency vehicles approaching the area, ensuring that the emergency vehicles have priority over student and pedestrian traffic.
• Use appropriate Highway Traffic Act traffic control signage (STOP paddle) in the approved manner.

This position must take responsibility for personal health and safety as per the Occupational Health and Safety Act and its Regulations. A worker must:

• Work in compliance with the provisions of the Act, the regulations and City policies.
• Must use or wear the equipment, protective devices or clothing required by the City.
• Report to supervisor any absence of or defect in any equipment or protective device that may endanger anyone.
• Report any contravention of the Act, regulations or any hazard known.
• Do not remove or make ineffective any protective device without a temporary replacement, and replace it immediately once the need has ceased.
• Do not use or operate any equipment, machine, device or thing in a manner that may endanger anyone.
• Do not engage in prank, contest, feat of strength, unnecessary running or rough and boisterous conduct.

• Stand outside for approximately 45–60 minutes; 3 times per day in inclement weather.
• Extend one arm out and parallel to shoulder holding STOP sign (approx. 2.5 lbs) for up to one minute.
• Carry/move pylons (10–20 lbs) out to the middle of the road at start of shift and back at end of shift.
• Cross road quickly (not required to run).
• Move out of way quickly if required.
• See oncoming traffic at approximately 300 feet away.
• Hear oncoming traffic.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively.
• Previous experience working with children would be an asset.

• Must obtain and provide a satisfactory vulnerable sector police record check.
• Must obtain and provide a satisfactory medical evaluation.
• Must be willing to work in outside conditions that include inclement weather (heat, cold, rain, snow, humidity, dust, and other hazards associated with high traffic).
• Must have own transportation.

$21.07 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay.

Note:
As per the collective agreement, subject to annual layoff, the employee will maintain the position of Spare Guard who will be paid for all hours worked but not less than two and a half (2.5) hours per week unless the Spare Guard refuses or is unable to work after being given no less than twenty-four (24) hours notice that his or her services will be required.

The City of St. Thomas is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If you require accommodation to apply or if selected to participate in an assessment process, you must provide your accommodation needs in advance. Questions may be directed to the Human Resources Department 6.