Crossing Guard

The Corporation of the Town of Orangeville

invites applications for the position of

Crossing Guard

Community Services Department

Located on the north-west edge of the Greater Toronto Area, less than one hour’s drive from Toronto and yet only moments away from the unspoiled, natural beauty of the Niagara Escarpment, the Town of Orangeville (“Town”) offers an excellent combination of location, small town charm and urban amenities. Situated in the picturesque natural setting of the Hills of Headwaters, Orangeville is home to over 30,000 residents and is the largest urban community and regional service centre within the County of Dufferin. Orangeville is a great place to raise a family, with an excellent quality of life and a strong sense of community. The Town is committed to a value based, thriving and collaborative work environment that supports our employee’s success. Our employees are passionate about delivering high-quality programs and services to our residents and are proud to contribute to making Orangeville one of the exceptional places to live in Canada.

The Town of Orangeville is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated individual for the position of Crossing Guard. The main duty of this position is to be observant of traffic, children, other pedestrians, and weather conditions; safely stopping traffic by walking out into the crosswalk area with a stop sign to ensure the safety of children and other pedestrians as they cross the street. 

This position is situated in various locations throughout the Town of Orangeville, and preference is given to candidates with access to a vehicle. Successful candidates must be able to work outside in various weather conditions and stand for long periods of time. Hours of work for this position are initially offered on an as-needed basis, with no minimum hours guaranteed. Successful candidates must have some secondary school education as well as excellent observation, communication, and customer service skills.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check, including but not limited to a Vulnerable Sector Check, in accordance with the duties of this position.

Hourly Range: $18.63 to $21.80, Band 2 on the Town’s 2024 Pay Grid (currently under review)

Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resumes in confidence, addressed to Sarah Mayer, Co-ordinator, Human Resources. Applications may be submitted online, or in person to the Town Hall located at 87 Broadway. Please do not email your application.

To select the best candidates to serve the Town of Orangeville and its people, several screening tools, including Police Record Checks are required as part of the hiring process for some employment or volunteer positions. When requested, applicants are required to provide a Police Record Check as a condition of their offer of employment. Police Record Checks must be dated within three (3) months of the employment offer to be considered valid. The specific type of Police Record Check required will be indicated in the job posting qualifications.

The Town of Orangeville is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance. By submitting your personal information to the Town of Orangeville, you consent to the collection, use, and disclosure of that information in connection with our recruitment, hiring and/or employment processes. Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended, and will be used to determine the qualifications for employment with the Town of Orangeville. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Manager, Human Resources at 87 Broadway, Orangeville, Ontario L9W 1K1.