Become a school crossing guard in Vaughan!

The City of Vaughan is recruiting individuals who have a passion for road safety and want to make a difference in the community. If this sounds like you or someone you know, apply to become a school crossing guard for the 2022/23 school year! This is an important job that helps children and families safely travel to and from school each day.

With more than 114 crosswalk locations throughout Vaughan, full-time and standby crossing guards are needed to serve all locations. Being a school crossing guard is not only a rewarding occupation – it also offers a flexible work schedule.

Here are a few fun facts about working as a crossing guard in Vaughan:

• Crossing guards may work up to three shifts per day – one in the morning, one at lunch and one in the afternoon; however, most locations only have two shifts per day.
• Shift times vary depending on location and range between 35 to 90 minutes.
• There are crosswalk locations in Concord, Kleinburg, Maple, Thornhill and Woodbridge. You can also view a map of all crossing guard locations in Vaughan, including school bell times.

If you or someone you know is interested in this opportunity, email your resumé to careers@vaughan.ca with "Crossing Guard" in the subject line or call Meaghan Van Kuik, School Crossing Guard Co-ordinator, at 905-832-8577, ext. 6179. Watch this video to see what a day on the job is like, and visit vaughan.ca/CrossingGuard for more information.

School crossing guards further support the City's commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of citizens while creating active, safe and diverse communities, which is a priority in the Council-approved 2018-2022 Term of Council Service Excellence Strategic Plan.

Safety in school zones is a joint priority for the City's Transportation and Fleet Management Services, By-law and Compliance, Licensing and Permit Services and Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service departments. Together with York Regional Police, York Region, York Region District School Board and York Catholic District School Board, the City is working to ensure the safety of all community members. Visit vaughan.ca/SchoolZoneSafety for more information.

Vaughan's greatest resource is its staff. The City implements best practices to ensure its workforce has the organization's full support – and it's being noticed. For the second year in a row, Vaughan was named one of Greater Toronto's Top Employers. This prestigious recognition is a testament to the City's commitment to its people – the approximately 1,600 staff members who dedicate their time and talents to making it run as effectively and efficiently as possible. As an equal opportunity employer and a forward-looking municipality, the City remains committed to fostering a dynamic workplace that is diverse, inclusive and welcoming. This recognition further validates Vaughan as not only a great place to live, retire and play but also to work. Read more about the Greater Toronto Top Employer recognition in the City's news release.

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