Service Area: Infrastructure Development and Enterprise
Department: Engineering and Transportation Services
Division: Transportation Services
Work Location: Spare Guard Position – covering various locations across the city
Work Mode: In-person
Job Type: Spare guard
Job Type and Duration: Part-time, Seasonal
Number of Open Positions: 3
Salary: $19.09 per hour – a maximum 10 hours per week.
Posting Period: January and February 27, 2026 at 11:59 P.M.
Why Join the City of Guelph?
When you join the City of Guelph, you join a team of over 2000 employees who deliver services the community relies on every day. Together, we are bringing to life Guelph’s vision of an inclusive, connected, and prosperous city where we look after each other and our environment. As a single tier municipality, we offer a variety of occupations and career specialities within our organization. Guided by the goals and objectives of the Future Guelph: Strategic Plan and committed to the Corporate Values of integrity, service, inclusion, wellness and learning, the candidate will aid in the achievement of the Community Vision for an inclusive, connected, prosperous city.
Do you want to give back to your community? Do you want to keep children and pedestrians safe? Do you enjoy working outside? Become a school crossing guard!
Crossing guards are provided only when schools are open. You don’t work when school is out, including weekends, PD days, and all holidays. Daily shifts are scheduled Monday to Friday between 7:45 to 9 a.m. and 2:45 to 4 p.m. on days when school is in.
Key duties and responsibilities
Between the months of September and June, ensure the safe crossing of pedestrians and students as they travel to and from school.
Self-motivated, personable and able to communicate effectively, you will ensure elementary students cross safely at designated school crossing locations in the city of Guelph. You are required to obey all established safety regulations and report and document any concerns. You will work either one or two shifts per day at school bell times from Monday to Friday in various weather and traffic conditions. Access to reliable transportation is required. Employment will be subject to providing a satisfactory vulnerable police record check.
Available Locations
Please list the below criteria on your resume or application for the spare guard position:
1. Spare guard (for both shifts) at various locations across the city of Guelph will require the successful applicant to have a reliable vehicle.
Apply today!
Hours of work
Daily shifts are scheduled between 7:45 to 9 a.m. and 2:45 to 4 p.m.
How to apply
If you are interested in providing safer routes to school for students, there are three ways to apply:
Hiring Process Transparency
The City of Guelph is committed to fair and transparent recruitment practices. Candidates who participate in an interview for this position will be notified of the hiring decision within 45 days of their interview. Notifications will be provided in writing or through technology.
The City of Guelph is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where employees feel welcome, valued and engaged. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All employment practices are solely based on individual merit, qualifications, and organization's needs at the time. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, we are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals in our job application procedures. If you need an accommodation in order to participate in the hiring process, you may contact us to make your needs known in advance.
Personal information collected through the recruitment process will be used solely to determine eligibility for employment. We thank all candidates in advance; however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted.
For more information
Christine Vettor, Supervisor, ASCG Program
Transportation Services
Engineering and Transportation Services
519-822-1260 extension 2040
christine.vettor@guelph.ca