Crossing Guard (Casual)
Job Type: Casual Part-Time
Department: Legislative Services
Wage rate: $20.97 per hour for hours worked, or $10 per day stand-by
Hours of Work: Shifts may be mornings, lunchtime or afternoons and may vary in length from 30 minutes to one hour (compensated at a minimum of 1.5 hours per shift), dependent upon the location.
Start Date: August 2026
Location: on-site
A career at the Town of Collingwood is more than a job; it's a pathway to thrive. Here, you'll be part of a leading-edge team working together to provide excellent services, progressive and accountable decision-making, collaboration and advocacy based on our values of leadership, integrity, respect, excellence, and financial stewardship.
If this resonates with you and you're passionate about creating meaningful community impact, then read on!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the By-Law Manager, Crossing Guards are responsible to ensure the safe crossing of students and pedestrians as they go to and from school, at school crossings, marked crosswalks or traffic lights daily. The main duties and responsibilities of the position are escorting pedestrians, pedestrian safety counselling, and reporting offenders.
The preferred candidate possesses the following:
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
- OSSD or equivalent.
- Knowledge and understanding of traffic signals, traffic patterns and behavior and geographical knowledge of the Town of Collingwood. Safety oriented.
- Must be able to work in an outdoor environment including extreme cold temperatures and adverse weather conditions. Must be able to frequently stand and walk, bend and reach, use hands to handle and operate stop light controls and signage, lift and hold a sign.
- Strong interpersonal communications, customer service oriented. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and appropriately groomed and attired to present professional image.
- Reliable, punctual and dependable with flexible availability.
- Ability to read, interpret and follow procedural and policy manuals related to job performed.
- Possess Vulnerable Sector Check with results satisfactory to the Town, and a valid Standard First Aid and CPR/AED Level C certificate (or willing to obtain).
If building a stronger, more connected community inspires you, we want to hear from you! Please submit your cover letter and resume in Word or PDF format to jobs@collingwood.ca, with the subject line, “Crossing Guard (Casual), Job Posting 2026-22” to ensure it is reviewed promptly.
In the event you require an alternate method of submitting your application, please contact the Customer Service team by calling 705-445-1030. For more information on this position, please review the attached job description below.
We thank all applicants for showing interest in joining our team. Please note only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly. We look forward to your application!
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As an equal opportunity employer, The Town of Collingwood abides by all current legislation relating to individuals’ rights to employment under the Human Rights Code and Accessibility Standards.
The Town of Collingwood is committed to making our interview process fully accessible for people of all abilities. Accommodations will be provided upon request, to support candidates’ participation in all aspects of the recruitment process. If you are selected for an interview, please let us know if you require accessibility accommodation.