Crossing Guard (#040-CC)

Pembina Trails School Division is committed to removing barriers to ensure employment opportunities are accessible for all applicants. If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact: ao-humanresources-email@pembinatrails.ca Pembina Trails School Division is committed to the principles of equity, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving groups with diverse abilities, backgrounds, cultures, and identities. Crossing Guard Hours of Employment: various shifts Salary: $18.16 per shift Contact: Please call Chancellor School at 204-261-9535. Qualifications: - Must be at least 18 years of age; - Basic first aid training, not required but considered a benefit; - Must be able to communicate clearly with children and others and have good English language skills; - Physical Requirements: - Good physical condition, including sight, hearing and mobility. - Vision and hearing sufficient to perceive potential traffic hazards. - Be able to hold a hand held stop sign for extended periods of time. - Complete and pass a criminal background check/child abuse registry. - Hours of work: potential for 3 shifts (AM, Lunch, PM). - Shifts are typically 15-30 minutes but staff are paid for 1 hour of work at each shift, which allows the crossing guard some leeway if students are late getting to school. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Be on time. Call out sick well in advance. - Always wear the reflective vest and carry the traffic STOP paddle while on post. - Park your vehicle in a safe and legal location where it will not obstruct your vision of traffic. - Control, direct and instruct students/pedestrians in crossing the street and highway at or near the school. - Encourage patterns of safe behaviour by pedestrians when crossing a roadway. - Discourage unsafe behavior by all pedestrians, as necessary. - Inform motorists, by the appropriate signals, that pedestrians are using or are about to use the crosswalk and that they have the right to cross. - Observe and report incidents and conditions that are hazardous. - Remain standing at your post during hours of duty. Never sit in your vehicle while on duty. - Never leave your post during hours of duty. If a family emergency arises, contact the school principal to arrange for relief. - Set a good example at all times. - Working together as a team, for those working in pairs. - Maintain a positive, professional manner to set a good example and gain the respect of community members and children - Do not smoke or use tobacco products, use profanity or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol while on duty. This includes the use of medical marijuana. - Do not use a personal cell phone or other electronic device while on duty, unless necessary to report an emergency. - Do not read or listen to music. Earbuds are not allowed to be used. - Do not engage drivers in conversation. - Caution is to be exercised when using prescription or non-prescription medications which will cause drowsiness. - Do not touch children or allow children to sit in your vehicle. - Assist teachers, parents and police in instructing school children about safe practices on streets and highways at all times and places. - Report any concerns and/or incidents to the school principal. - Crossing guards must be at their posts at their designated times and should remain on duty until the end of their shift. Primary Location: Chancellor School Salary Range: Salary to be determined by the school Shift Type: Part-Time