08 Oct
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
Sharon
Job details
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Pay
- $22.28–$26.21 an hour
Job type
- Contract
- Fixed term contract
Shift and schedule
- Day shift
Location
19000 Leslie St, Sharon, ON
Benefits
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- Vision care
Full job description
Located just 30 minutes north of Toronto along Highway 404, East Gwillimbury (EG) is Canada’s fastest growing municipality* focused on modernization, innovation, and creativity. Those joining Team EG will help shape the future of the community. As an award-winning organization, EG offers competitive wages and benefits and prioritizes the mental and physical well-being of its employees through social events, wellness programs,
and fitness facilities. Employees also have access to more than 50 kms of trails to enjoy the beauty of EG while at work.
The Town of East Gwillimbury is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process and as we grow, it is important our workforce reflects the citizens we serve. We respect, encourage, and celebrate our diversity. Join our team and see the EG difference!
Reporting to Crossing Guard Team Lead, Crossing Guards are primarily responsible for directing the movement of persons across a highway by creating necessary gaps in vehicular traffic to provide safe passage at a designated school crossing location following established Town processes, procedures, and equipment. In addition, Crossing Guards will coach school children on safe crossing techniques, as required, and report issues that may compromise safety at the crossing location to the Crossing Guard Team Lead for follow-up.
The successful candidate will have the ability to exercise discretion and judgment to assess when to stop vehicular traffic and when it is safe to permit persons to cross, has alertness and observation skills and ability to actively supervise persons while crossing. Ability to deal courteously and effectively with school children, pedestrians, school and/or other staff is required; along with strong and assertive verbal communication skills to explain the rules of safe crossing, communicate to school administration staff and facilitate two-way communication in person or by telephone with supervisory staff. Ability to work in all-weather conditions such as heat, cold, snow and rain. Must be capable of standing and/or walking for an extended period of time and possess excellent levels of health,
hearing and vision, along with working knowledge of traffic safety which will be shared with you prior to being placed in the field.
This part-time contract position is located at Sharon P.S. in the Town of East Gwillimbury; the hours of work are approximately 15 hours per week (3 hours per day – shifts are 8:20am-9:20am, 1:00pm-2:00pm & 3:20pm-4:20pm), from October 2024-June 2025.
Applicants must provide a current Vulnerable Sector Screening Police Reference Check prior to employment.
Hourly rate: $22.28-$26.21 (Band 1)
Deadline for applications is October 15, 2024
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
The Town of East Gwillimbury is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Town of East Gwillimbury will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the Town’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
In accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information & Protection of Personal Privacy Act, personal information collected will only be used for candidate selection.
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