The City of Port Colborne, located on the south coast of the scenic Niagara region, Niagara’s Port of Call has found the perfect balance – successful industrial and commercial sectors, comfortable and scenic residential areas, white sand beaches, unique culinary choices, the world class Sugarloaf Marina, fishing, golfing, trails, shopping districts along the historic Welland Canal – truly a community that adds to the overall Niagara Experience. 

The City of Port Colborne is seeking an energetic and dedicated individual to join our Public Works team as a School Crossing Guard Coordinator. 

Reporting to the Roads and Parks Superintendent, the School Crossing Guard Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the entire Crossing Guard program. The Coordinator conducts regular check-ins, ensures policy compliance, participates in recruitment activities and placement, coordinates training and development, provides shift relief, scheduling and administration. The Coordinator participates in a variety of field reviews and/or studies analyzing data to ensure successful operation of the program in compliance with all guidelines and legislative regulations. 

Major Responsibilities

  • Develops, maintains, and prioritizes the work plan in support of the School Crossing Guard Program.
  • Works with the Roads and Parks Superintendent to assess staffing needs and coordinate with Human Resources on the recruitment process inclusive of conducting interviews and making recommendations regarding selection and replacement of full time and standby crossing guards.
  • Coordinates the schedule for all Crossing guards, to ensure all crossings are attended to.
  • Performs on-site assessments of assigned staff to ensure guards are conducting operations in a safe manner and adherence to Occupational Health and Safety Act, Highway Traffic Act, Ontario Traffic Manual and municipal policy. This includes training, coaching and performance management.
  • Consults with the Roads and Parks Superintendent with respect to conducting relevant studies and analysis to determine where new crossing guards are needed as well as evaluating existing locations for continuation or removal of crossing guards. Assesses pavement markings and signage at school crossings reporting any safety hazards and other potential safety issues to the Superintendent or Manager. Enforces policies, practices, completes Incident/Accident forms, and all documentation related to the program.
  • Responds, addresses, and follows up on concerns and/or complaints about the program from parents, schools and the public including tardiness, absenteeism, job performance and site conditions.
  • Recommends and supports employee discipline based on inappropriate or dangerous conduct. 
  • Maintains accurate records of employee conduct. 
  • Organizes and presents the annual training orientation meeting for new and returning guards, including reviewing and updating the Crossing Guard manual annually.
  • Works with the Roads and Parks Superintendent to complete annual performance reviews for all guards.
  • Organizes and presents the annual end of year recognition event for all guards.
  • Utilizes software to input, track and maintain a range of records, including but not limited to Crossing Guard contact information, school and crosswalk locations, scheduling records, etc.  
  • Provides guard shift coverage for time off requests, sick time, etc., and exercises judgement in determining safe opportunities to cross students and pedestrians. 

This is a part-time seasonal (September to June) position working 24 hours per week. The rate of pay is $24.50 per hour with eligibility to enrol in the Omers Pension Plan. 

For full details, please see the job description here  

To confidentially explore this exciting and challenging opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter quoting Competition #2024-54 by August 1, 2024 at 4:00pm.

City of Port Colborne
66 Charlotte Street, Port Colborne, Ontario L3K 3C8
Email: hr@portcolborne.ca
Fax: 905-835-2969

We thank all those who apply but advise that only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. 

The City of Port Colborne is an equal opportunity employer.  Accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. If contacted for an interview, please advise the Human Resources staff of any measures you feel you need to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 (S.O. 2001, c.25) and will be used to select a candidate.