Becoming a crossing guard

If you are passionate about neighbourhood safety and making a difference in the lives of children and families, then being a School Crossing Guard might make sense for you. 

As a crossing guard, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring students travel to and from school safely each day — all while becoming a trusted and valued presence in your neighbourhood.

Being a crossing guard is more than just a job — it is a chance to serve your community, enjoy flexible part-time hours, and be part of a team that prioritizes safety, respect and public service. Whether you're retired, semi-retired, a student or simply looking to give back we welcome all applicants for consideration. 

For the School Crossing Guard, you will be required to provide support at various locations in three geographic locations: 

• Dartmouth and Eastern Passage
• Halifax and Fairview, Clayton Park
• Bedford & Sackville

Responsibilities of a crossing guard

Crossing guards are friendly and enthusiastic, work independently as a member of a larger team and have a love of children and the safety of others. 

In addition to adding visibility to busy pedestrian crossings, crossing guards:

• Act as safe escorts for elementary school children crossing busy crosswalks on their way to school;
• Observe traffic to assess the appropriate time to stop vehicles for pedestrians to cross safely (or act as escort in the event of crossings with pedestrian signals);
• Provides clear instructions to children on when and how to safely cross the road;
• Use handheld stop signs to effectively control vehicle traffic to help safe crossings;
• Adhere to and promote proper policies and procedures related to crosswalk operations;
• Abide by pedestrian traffic laws at the crosswalk; and,
• Report any problems or safety concerns arising at their assigned crosswalk to the Crossing Guard Supervisor or Program Manager