School Crossing Guard(s)

Job Description


Section: GOVA Plus Services Driver Certification Program
Division: Transit Services
Department: Planning and Growth
Initial Reporting Location: Various locations

Job Status: Contract part time positions
Estimated Probable Duration: until June 30, 2027
- Recruitment Pool
Union Affiliation: Non union
Hours of Work: Up to 20 hours bi-weekly
Shift Work Required: No
Range of Pay: Group 2 - $19.11 to $19.37 per hour

The start date will follow the selection process.

A criminal record check is required for this position and will be requested by the Hiring Manager should you be the candidate of choice. Please do not submit your criminal record check with your application.

Main Function: Responsible for the safe crossing of school children.

Characteristic Duties: Under the general direction of the Manager of Transit Administration.

  • Stop vehicular traffic or select suitable gaps in vehicular traffic flow and guide the children safely across the roadway in accordance with policy.
  • Exercise constant care to prevent injury and accidents in accordance with policy.
  • Perform duties with applicable standards of conduct: CGS Crossing Guard Conduct Standards including practising courtesy, patience, consideration and tolerance when interacting with the school children and the general public.
  • Develop and maintain a thorough working knowledge of CGS’s Safety Manual and the applicable Provincial Legislation listed therein.
  • Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

  • Successful completion of Secondary School (Grade X) Education.

Experience:

  • Crossing guard experience an asset.

Knowledge Of:

  • Best practices within areas of responsibility.
  • Applicable legislation and related regulations.

Abilities To:

  • Understand and meet the needs of customers.

Personal Suitability:

  • Mental and physical fitness to perform essential job functions.

Language:

  • Excellent use of English; verbally and in writing.
  • French verbal skills highly desirable; written skills an asset.

Other Requirements:

  • Provide, at own cost, a Criminal Record Check.

Competencies: Competency Library - Level 1 Proficiency

How To Apply


If you are viewing this job posting through a website other than the City of Greater Sudbury's, please visit to apply online.

We must receive your resume before 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, December 17, 2026. For those providing a French language resume, please also include an English version.


  • Follow the step by step application process.
  • Ensure you attached a cover letter and resume. Acceptable file types are:
    • .doc
    • .docx
    • .txt
    • .pdf
    • .rtf
  • Upon submission of your application, you will get a confirmation on the screen that your application has been successfully submitted. You will also receive an e-mail confirmation to the e-mail address on your profile.

All applicants are thanked for their interest in this position. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted, and you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process you must advise the Hiring Manager.

Live outside Canada or new to Canada?
The City of Greater Sudbury is dedicated to maintaining a fair, inclusive, and equitable work environment and our City welcomes qualified applicants from anywhere. To learn more about working in Canada, visit this webpage: Applicants Living Outside of Canada (greatersudbury.ca)

Contact Us:
For technical difficulties, issues, questions or accommodations with an application made online email myJOBS@greatersudbury.ca

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