Belleville Employment

Description

SPARE SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD, TEMPORARY PART-TIME

 Closing Date: August 30, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.

Department: Community Services

File Number: SV23-100

Hours: Various Hours (Mornings & Afternoons split shifts, Monday to Friday) as required

Union: Non-Union

Salary: $16.90 per hour

The City of Belleville, known as the ‘Friendly City’, is located at the mouth of the Moira River where it meets the picturesque Bay of Quinte. Experience world-class fishing, boating, cycling and walking along approximately 14 kilometers of waterfront trails. Situated between Toronto and Montreal, and less than one hour from the U.S. border, the City truly is at the center of it all. Approximately 51,000 people make Belleville their home and over 220,000 live within 30 minutes of the City. We are in close proximity to Prince Edward County where you can discover award winning wineries and numerous beaches including Sandbanks Provincial Park. We are home to Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology as well as Albert College, Canada’s oldest co-ed boarding independent private school. The historic downtown core provides numerous restaurants, shopping and live music and theater venues for an amazing cultural experience. Our inviting blend of small town warmth and big city amenities, quality of life and affordable housing make Belleville the perfect place to live, work and play. More information is available at www.belleville.ca. 

Currently, the City of Belleville has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join the Recreation, Culture and Community Services Department as a Spare School Crossing Guard. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safe movement of children in our community by assisting with crossing streets in a safe and professional manner
• Remain vigilant of traffic situations
• Maintain a friendly and positive attitude toward children, their guardians and the  public
• Demonstrate adherence to safety rules
• Report dangerous driving, crossing issues or suspicious activity  to the appropriate authorities

Requirements:

• Applicants must possess the ability to make accurate decisions keeping in mind the safety of children at all times 
• Good observation skills and the ability to interact with children and the general public in a positive and friendly manner
• Must obey all established safety regulations
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a satisfactory Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector at own expense
• Required to work outdoors in various weather and traffic conditions
• Must be able to work split shifts and provide own transportation

How to Apply:

careers.belleville.ca

Personal information and any supporting material will be administered in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). We thank all applicants who apply but advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The City of Belleville is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Division to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

Applicants will be required to provide at their own expense a satisfactory criminal reference check, vulnerable sector dated within the past six (6) months and if deemed a requirement of the position, a driver’s abstract to the Human Resources Department on or before the date of the interview but no later than the commencement of employment if selected.

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