Crossing Guard

At a glance

• Rate of pay: $557.36 bi-weekly (2026 rate)
• Hours: September to June (school year, excluding holidays and PA days), 30 minutes morning (7:00–8:00 am) and 30 minutes afternoon (3:00–4:00 pm) Monday to Friday
• Paid for scheduled school PA days (5–7 per year), Christmas/New Year Break (~2 weeks), March Break (1 week), statutory holidays
• Paid for mandatory trainings and meetings (2–4 per year)
• Rain suit and equipment provided; $100 annual boot allowance
• Criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening required

Full posting

We’re looking for a Crossing Guard to join Clarington’s Public Services team! Why Clarington? Clarington is a community full of possibilities. As one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Durham Region, Clarington is home to over 107,000 residents across four urban centres and 14 hamlets. With our population expected to double by 2051, Clarington offers a perfect blend of urban living and small-town charm. We’re known for our thriving energy and agricultural sectors, vibrant historic downtowns, and exceptional quality of life. Our team thrives in a collaborative environment that promotes work-life balance and meaningful community impact. We value accountability, integrity, and respect, and we are deeply committed to fostering equity, inclusion, and diversity in the workplace. Together, we’re building a stronger Clarington — for today and for future generations. The future is bright – and working with the Municipality of Clarington means you can help shape it. How will you make your mark? About the Role Vacancy Statement: Unless specifically stated, all job postings at the Municipality of Clarington are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Work Model: Front Line If you have safety in mind, are outgoing, if you like working in an outdoor environment in all weather conditions and would enjoy keeping children safe on their way to and from school, you may be suited for this position. This position works under the direct supervision of the School Crossing Guard Coordinator. Key Responsibilities • Controlling the flow of traffic to allow for the safe, supervised crossing of students and pedestrians. • Communicating clearly and effectively using spoken commands and hand signals. • Instructing students and other pedestrians in safe crossing procedures. • Exercising sound judgement in determining safe opportunities to cross students, based on weather conditions, road conditions, distance and speed of traffic, gaps in traffic and distracted driving. • Perform other duties as assigned, including those specific to the department. What you bring • Good Vision – you must be able to see vehicles, different colours (stoplights), children and signal indications from close and far distances. • Good Hearing – you must be able to communicate with children, motorists, parents and be able to hear vehicles approaching, honking, etc. • Physically fit – you must be able to climb, stretch, carry and lift items weighing approximately 4 lbs, stand, walk and twist for periods of up to 1.5 hours daily in all weather conditions. • Must be able to report for work at the designated crossing locations and times as scheduled. • As the nature of this position is to ensure the safety of children and pedestrians, Crossing Guards may need to be reassessed from time to time to ensure they are fit to perform the necessary duties. • Must be legally entitled to work in Canada. What we offer • Rate of pay: $557.36 bi-weekly (2026 rate) • Hours of work: School Crossing Guards work during the school year (September to June, excluding holidays and PA days) and must be able to work for a half hour in the morning between the hours of 7:00 am and 8:00 am and a half hour in the afternoon between 3:00 pm and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday. Exact times are based on crossing guard location. School crossing guards are required to be at their assigned crossing site in the morning and after school. • Compensation for all scheduled school PA days (5-7 average a year), Christmas and New Year Break (approximately 2 weeks), March Break (1 week), all statutory holidays. • Compensation for all mandatory scheduled trainings and meeting (2-4 meetings a year during daytime hours). • Rain suit and other equipment provided. • Boot allowance offered (currently $100 per year). Additional Information A satisfactory criminal record check with a vulnerable sector screening and proof of qualifications will be required for the successful candidate. How to Apply To learn more about employment with the Municipality of Clarington and to apply for this exciting and challenging opportunity,visit: www.clarington.net/careers. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Our Commitment to Equity The Municipality of Clarington is a progressive and inclusive employer committed to equity, diversity, and creating a respectful and barrier-free workplace. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. To request support or accessible formats, please contact the Human Resources Division at careers@clarington.net. Privacy Applicant information is collected under the authority of Section 11 of the Municipal Act, 2001 for the purpose of evaluating the applicant. Questions about this collection can be directed to Human Resources at careers@clarington.net.