Posting Date:   July 26, 2024
Closing Date: OPEN
Department: Enforcement Services
Hours per Week: Up to 20+ hours bi-weekly
Benefits Entitlement: No
Pension Entitlement: Yes – Employer Matched Contributions
Salary Level:   $18.00 (2024)
Union:   Non-Union

Available Locations:

• Southern / Wilcox 8:20 am - 8:45 am & 2:50 pm -3:50 pm
• Main/ Powell 8:00 am - 8:45 am & 3:10 pm - 3:40 pm
• King/Krznaric (Porcupine) – 8:00 am – 8:45 am & 3:00 pm – 3:35 pm

Position Summary

The role of the School Crossing Guard is to direct and supervise the movement of persons (as defined in the HTA) across a highway (the HTA term for any public road) by creating necessary gaps in vehicular traffic to provide safe passage at a designated school crossing location.

Duties

Under the general direction of the Supervisor of Enforcement Services:  

• Ensure safety by supervising the safe passage of pedestrians, particularly children, at crossing locations
• Encourage safe behavior to all pedestrians at school crossings and may also observe and report any incidents or conditions that present a potential safety hazard
• Informing motorists, by the appropriate signals, that pedestrians are using or are about to use the crosswalk
• Exercise constant care to prevent injury and accidents
• Practice courtesy and patience when interacting with school aged children and the general public
• Must be able to perform duties in all types of weather
• Perform other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Crossing guard experience a definite asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to stand outdoors for up to one and one-half hours in any type of weather and be physically capable of quick movement in case of emergency
• Able to work independently
• Current and clear Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screen required

Note: Mandatory attendance in a group training session is required, for which you will be compensated.

How to Apply

Submit your application to the Human Resources Department.

Via Email human_resources@timmins.ca

The City of Timmins is committed to providing a safe and supportive workplace where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the core of how we conduct business. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Personal information provided is collected under the authority of The Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.


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