School Crossing Guard - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Safety Council

Ottawa Safety Council

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Ottawa, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Description

Regular Adult Crossing Guard

Salary
Starting at $17.00/shift

Shifts and Hours
Shifts range from 40 minutes to 2 hours

Regular Adult Crossing Guards must be available to work minimum of 5 shifts per week; Monday to Friday (either all AM and/or all PM shifts) during school bell times

Operational School Year (August to June)

Reports to
Program Manager - School Safety Zone

Purpose

Adult Crossing Guards are responsible for ensuring that both children and adults pass safely through their assigned crossings, according to applicable safety standards and regulations.

About The Ottawa Safety Council

The Ottawa Safety Council (OSC) is a local non-profit organization since 1957 that delivers best-in-class road safety services, education, training, and awareness to guide communities towards safer roads, no matter how travelled.

Diversity, Inclusion and Equal Employment Opportunity

Mission, Vision and Values
The mission of the OSC is to deliver best-in-class road safe services, education, training and awareness throughout our communities. The vision of the OSC is to guide communities towards safe roads, no matter how travelled.

The OSC's values are rooted in:

Integrity, honesty and professionalism
Sustainable programs and organizational goals that promotes wellness and safety.
Road safety through prevention and education
Collaboration and empowerment through community engagement

Core Competencies

Customer Focus
Communication
Physical Stamina, Mental Alertness
Ability to Cope with Stress
Problem Solving
Accountability and Dependability
Ethics and Integrity

Duties and Responsibilities

Direct or escort pedestrians across the street, stopping traffic as necessary.
Maintain focus and avoid disruptions while escorting students and pedestrians across the street
Communicate traffic, crossing rules, and other information to students and adults.
Report unsafe student behaviour to school officials.
Inspect your intersection on a daily basis and report any unsafe conditions to the Ottawa Safety Council and/or the City of Ottawa.
Monitor traffic flow to locate safe gaps through which pedestrians can cross.
Be aware of emergency vehicles approaching the area and ensure that they have priority over vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
Record license plates of dangerous motorists and report to appropriate officials.
Comply with all safety requirements and wear all required equipment (provided)
Maintain a calm and professional demeanor at all times.

Position Requirements

Availability to work Monday to Friday; either all AM and/or all PM shifts (minimum of 5 shifts/ week)
Smart Phone preferred but not required
Drivers licenses and access to a vehicle preferred but not required
Effective communications (verbal and listening) skills in English
Ability to interact and cooperate with people of diverse ages, identities and backgrounds
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to a work schedule
Confirmation of physical health from a licensed physician may be required. Reference to full manual dexterity and multilimb coordination essential. Due to the requirements of the position, accommodations due to health may be limited.

Working Conditions

Ability to walk briskly, move repeatedly in and out of the intersection, and stand for up to 1.5 hours
Stand and maintain alertness for the entirety of the shift
Ability to hold a 5lb Stop Sign Paddle above shoulder height for extended periods of time
20/20 Vision (with or without corrective lenses) along with adequate depth and peripheral perception
Accountable to work in all environmental conditions. Environmental conditions may include but are not limited to snowstorms, freezing rain, cold temperatures, rain, heat waves, humidity, hot temperatures and dust, etc.
Ability to dress appropriately for, and perform moderate physical labour during all weather conditions
Hazards associated with high traffic conditions.