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Crossing Guards

Crossing guards are the unsung heroes of a school day. They get our children safely across roadways and busy intersections. We entrust them with our greatest gift. Being a crossing guard is more than just a job; it’s a commitment that reaches down to the depths of who you are as an outstanding community member. We need you. Are you ready?

General information

A school crossing guard is a person employed by a municipality who directs the movement of pedestrians across a highway. School crossing guards have one of the most responsible and important positions within the City of Welland: ensuring the safety of pedestrians when crossing a roadway.

School crossing guards are regulated to stop the movement of traffic under the authority of the Highway Traffic Act. Recently approved legislation requires a school crossing guard to cross all pedestrians, not just children. A handheld stop sign is displayed upright, facing traffic approaching each direction.

How to apply to be a crossing guard

Click on this link to apply for the Crossing Guard position: https://welland.myavanti.ca/careers/Job/Details/2025. If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume and cover letter in person to reception at City Hall marked ‘Attention: Human Resources – Crossing Guard Application’.

Crossing guards must be 16 years of age or older and must provide a criminal record summary. In addition, school crossing guards must be willing to work in various weather conditions.

As a condition of hire, candidates will need to successfully complete a physical assessment through our provider that includes vision, hearing and range of motion.

Map Location Times Schools
1 Fitch/Aquador 7:40 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.,
2:10 p.m. to 4 p.m.		 Holy Name,
Fitch Street,
Sacre Coeur
2 Aqueduct/Smith 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.		 St. Kevin,
Ross
3 Aqueduct N/O Smith 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.		 St. Kevin,
Ross
4 Aqueduct/Thorold 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.		 St. Kevin,
Ross
5 Thorold/Bridlewood 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
12:25 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.,
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.		 Gordon
6 Bridlewood/Chapel Hill 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.		 Gordon
7 First Ave./Cedar Park 8:25 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.,
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.		 Quaker Road
8 Thorold/Clare 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
12:25 p.m. to 1:25 p.m.,
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.		 Gordon
9 Crowland/Welland 7:50 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.,
2:40 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 St. Andrew,
Princess Elizabeth,
Saint-François-d'Assise
10 Lincoln/Dover 8:00 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.,
2:50 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.		 St. Mary,
Plymouth
11 East Main/St. Andrews 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,
2:50 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.		 St. Andrew
12 East Main/Wallace 8:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.,
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.		 St. Andrew,
Princess Elizabeth,
Plymouth
13 First Ave./Trent 8:20 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.,
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.		 Glendale
14 Plymouth/First St. 8:10 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 Plymouth,
St. Mary
15 Prince Charles/Fitch 7:40 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.,
2:15 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.		 Holy Name,
Fitch Street,
Sacré-Coeur
16 Fitch/Riverview 7:40 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
12:20 p.m. to 1:20 p.m.,
2:15 p.m. to 3:50 p.m.		 Holy Name,
Fitch Street,
Sacré-Coeur
17 Fitch/Wilson 7:40 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
2:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.		 Holy Name,
Fitch Street,
Sacré-Coeur
18 Hagar/Scholfield 7:50 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
2:40 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 Princess Elizabeth,
St. Andrew,
Saint-François-d'Assise
19 Lincoln/Hellems 8:10 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
2:45 p.m. to 4 p.m.		 St. Mary,
Plymouth
20 Lincoln/Scholfield 7:50 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.,
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 Princess Elizabeth,
St. Andrew,
Saint-François-d'Assise
21 King/Arena 8:10 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 St. Mary,
Plymouth
22 Lincoln/Southworth 7:50 a.m. to 9:20 a.m.,
2:35 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 Princess Elizabeth,
St. Andrew,
Saint-François-d'Assise
23 Niagara S/O Thorold 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.		 St. Kevin,
Ross
24 Ontario/Southworth 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,
3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.		 Diamond Trail
25 Plymouth N/O Third 8:10 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 St. Mary,
Plymouth
26 Quaker W/O Rice 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.,
2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.		 Nouvelle Horizon
27 Woodlawn/Rice 8:25 a.m. to 9:25 a.m.,
3:20 p.m. to 4:20 p.m.		 Alexander Kuska
28 Southworth/Orchard 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,
3 p.m. to 4 p.m.		 Diamond Trail
29 Southworth/Fleet 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.,
3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.		 Bridgeview French Immersion Public
30 Rice/Eastwood 8:10 a.m. to 9:10 a.m.,
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 Alexander Kuska
31 South Pelham/Thorold 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.,
2:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.		 Gordon

Bill 31 – Highway Traffic Act – A REMINDER TO ALL DRIVERS AND CYCLISTS!

All drivers must:

  • STOP: When you approach a School Crossing Location.
  • OBEY: The Highway Traffic Act.
  • RESPECT: The Crossing Guard.
  • PATIENCE: Remain stopped until everyone has cleared the crossing - including the guard!
  • PROCEED: When safe to do so.

You could be fined at least $150.00 if found guilty of an offence - Highway Traffic Act Regulation Section 176.

Important

The City of Welland is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. In addition, the City is committed to accommodating people with disability. Should you require any accommodations, we will work to meet your needs.

Applications are only accepted for positions advertised publicly. Only those candidates invited for an interview will be contacted. Unsolicited resumes are not kept on file.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for employment assessment purposes only.


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