Adult Crossing Guards - 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.

The OSC is currently seeking an Adult Crossing Guard. The individual is responsible for ensuring that both children and adults pass safely through their assigned crossings, according to applicable safety standards and regulations.

Responsibilities:

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

Requirements:

• Smart Phone with access to a data plan is mandatory.
• Confirmation of physical health from a licensed physician may be required. Reference to full manual dexterity and multilimbed coordination essential. Due to the requirements of the position, accommodations due to health may be limited.
• Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to a work schedule.
• Ability to interact and cooperate with people of diverse ages, identities, and backgrounds.
• Effective communication (verbal and listening) skills in English.
• Availability to work Monday to Friday (all AM and PM shifts).
• Police Records Check (PRC) with the Vulnerable Sector – PRC can be completed during the application process. Costs associated with the PRC will be reimbursed by the OSC after three (3) months of employment. Employment offer is conditional upon review of a valid and clean PRC.
• Valid Standard First Aid with CPR C certification is an asset.
• Valid Ontario Driver’s License and access to a vehicle is an asset.
• Ability to walk briskly, move repeatedly in and out of the intersection, and stand for up to 2 hours.
• Stand and maintain alertness for the entirety of scheduled shifts.
• Ability to hold a 5-lb Stop Sign Paddle above shoulder height for extended periods of time.
• Hazards associated with high traffic conditions.
• Ability to dress appropriately for and perform moderate physical labour during all weather conditions.
• 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.
• 20/20 Vision (with or without corrective lenses) along with adequate depth and peripheral perception

How to apply:

Please apply through the following URL https://ottawasafetycouncil.recruitee.com/o/school-crossing-guard-brockville-to-be-achived-2