Crossing Guard

About the Town of Whitby

Whitby is a growing municipality in Durham Region, east of the Greater Toronto Area, and is known for its mix of community character and urban amenities. The town is home to heritage downtowns, a harbour and marina, recreation opportunities, parks, trails, and a lively arts and culture environment. As Whitby continues to expand, the town is focused on planned growth, sustainability, community improvement, and creating new jobs.

The Town of Whitby values collaboration, accountability, respect, and engagement. It aims to create an inclusive workplace where employees feel supported, do meaningful work, and contribute to the community.

This is a frontline role within a hybrid organization model, meaning work is done from the appropriate location based on the position.

Role Summary

The Crossing Guard works under the Supervisor, School Crossing Guards and is employed during the school year, from September through June. The role involves helping elementary students cross roadways safely near public and/or Catholic schools in Whitby, while also offering courteous service to the public and staff.

Key Duties

• Oversee school crossings at or near designated school locations in Whitby.
• Support elementary students as they cross roads and intersections in a safe, professional manner.
• Respond politely to questions or concerns from the public and staff members.
• Carry out other related tasks as assigned.

What the Town Is Looking For

The ideal candidate is alert, safety-focused, and able to follow the Occupational Health and Safety Act, including use of all required protective equipment provided by the town. You should be able to manage vehicle flow at crossings, interact positively with students, parents, caregivers, and colleagues, and remain dependable, punctual, and cooperative. The role also requires the ability to work independently with little supervision while staying at the crossing for the full assigned shift.

Requirements

• Recent, valid, and clean Police Record Check for the Vulnerable Sector.
• Strong judgement and sound decision-making, including the ability to respond calmly in emergencies.
• Physical ability to stand and/or walk for up to 4 hours per day, in 30-minute intervals, in all types of weather.
• Ability to work Monday to Friday across 2 to 8 shifts per day.
• Availability during the operating window of 7:30 a.m. to 4:10 p.m.
• Willingness to work an average of 2.5 hours per day.
• Ability to adjust to variable shift lengths and start/end times depending on the school and crossing location.

Schedule and Work Conditions

The schedule runs Monday to Friday. Daily hours may vary based on the assigned crossing and school bell times. Shifts can range from two to eight per day, with work generally taking place between 7:30 a.m. and 4:10 p.m. The average daily time commitment is about 2.5 hours.

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $21.30.

Inclusion, Accessibility, and Equal Opportunity

The Town of Whitby is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and antiracism, and strives to build a workplace where people can bring their authentic selves to work. The organization is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women and minority candidates. All qualified applicants are considered without discrimination based on protected characteristics.

The town also provides accessible, barrier-free recruitment in line with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Accommodation can be requested at any stage of the hiring process, and disability-related accommodation is available upon request.

Additional Information

Applicants should note that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.