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Job Summary

Love kids and being outdoors? Want to be a part of the school community?

A part time job for just a few hours of the day. Here's the opportunity for you! We are hiring Crossing Guards for various locations in Mississauga.

Your main responsibilities include helping pedestrians, especially students, safely cross roads near schools. You'll explain safety rules, ensure compliance with traffic and safety laws, and wear provided safety gear. If needed, you might assist in training other crossing guards.

To be successful, you should be physically fit to stand and walk with a stop sign in various weather conditions for up to an hour. Good hearing, eyesight, and communication skills are essential. You'll work independently without constant supervision and need to be available for three shifts each weekday during the school year. While having a vehicle is a plus, it is not mandatory. The shifts total up to 3.5 hours a day within an 8-hour window. Your role is crucial for maintaining safety at school.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Crossing Guards the successful candidate:

• Assists pedestrians in safely crossing roadways at designated school crossings.
• Communicates rules of safe crossing to both students and adults.
• Must ensure compliance to the Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the City's Respectful Workplace Policy etc.
• Must wear supplied safety clothing and use all safety equipment as per training by the Supervisor, Crossing guards and /or Team Leader, Crossing Guards and/or Field Leader/Crossing Guards.
• May assist in training other crossing guards if requested.
• Must report incidents at the crossing to the supervisor, following up with the school officials and/or Peel Regional Police as directed by Supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be in good physical condition in order to be able to stand and walk holding a stop sign for up to one hour at a time in all weather conditions.
• Must demonstrate good hearing and eyesight.
• Should have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently without direct day to day supervision.
• Must be available Monday to Friday during the school year for 3 shifts per day (at school entry; at school lunch break, at school dismissal) as per the provided hours of duty.
• Access to a vehicle is an asset.
• You will be working 3 shifts consisting of up to 3.5 hours a day, during an 8 hour window. 
• A Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Contract positions ending December 31, 2024

Parking Enforcement contributes to the overall safety and security of the residents of the City of Mississauga by focusing on traffic safety. You will be part of a team of engaging, enthusiastic, and dedicated people committed to enforcing the Traffic By-law, Fire Route By-Law, and Accessible Parking By-Law to maintain safe and secure roadways and properties throughout the City of Mississauga.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Supervisor, Parking Enforcement the successful candidate will enforce non-moving traffic violations throughout Mississauga in accordance with City by-laws (Traffic, Fire Route and Accessible) through the issuance of penalty notices.
• Operate city-owned vehicle during assigned patrols of City.
• Respond to complaints received from residents, Council members and staff related to parking infractions and regulations ensuring maximum effectiveness in conflict resolution.
• Assist other Parking Enforcement Officers with inquiries to meet service demands within established timelines; escalate unresolved matters requiring management’s attention and/or other stakeholder involvement; educate and provide information to members of the public and staff concerning the traffic by-laws and policies for the City.
• Direct and co-ordinate the removal of vehicles by the City’s towing contractors in accordance with the traffic by-laws and the City's contract.
• Prepare and submit occurrence reports to supervisory staff and where necessary provide situational awareness in response to Councillor or public inquiries.
• Responsible for the proper care and/or control of vehicle, computer equipment, uniform and other issued equipment in accordance with corporate policies and departmental standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• This position works 10.5 hour shifts to provide service to the community 365 days a year, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  Availability is required across all shifts (days, afternoons, nights).

Skills and Qualifications

• Graduate of Law Enforcement, Security, Police Foundations, Municipal Law Enforcement or other Enforcement related program at a Community College or University is a minimum requirement. 
• 1-2 years Parking Enforcement ticket issuance or administration experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of the City's Parking enforcement by-laws, Administrative Penalty by-law and Provincial Offences Act, is required.
• Work experience with electronic Administrative Penalty Notices and other parking enforcement handheld technology, vehicle License Plate Recognition/Digital Chalking, INFOR is an asset.
• Excellent oral communication skills essential with demonstrated ability to resolve disputes in a manner which supports our client driven integrated service delivery mandate.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively with members of the public, external agencies, elected officials and other city staff; tact and diplomacy to competently handle confrontational situations.
• Be a results-oriented individual who strives for continuous improvement that encourages simplifications.
• Effectively apply organizational and time management skills daily.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as support a team approach in the unit, use sound judgement and make appropriate business decisions.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word/Excel/Outlook) and demonstrated administrative skills including excellent writing ability to prepare detailed activity reports, internal and external correspondence is required.
• Must have a valid Class “G” driver’s license with a clean driver’s abstract to operate a City vehicle

Platoon assignments will be determined based on operational needs.

Job Summary

City of Mississauga Aquatics provides many opportunities for part time employment, both year round and seasonally.

Join our Aquatics team and get more than just a job, get an experience that will last a lifetime. As part of our dynamic team you will develop teamwork, leadership, self-confidence, and interpersonal skills. Qualified and trained Lifeguards and Swimming Instructors are an integral part of our community. All of our staff plays an important role in maintaining a safe aquatic environment and providing enjoyable swimming lessons for people of all ages.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise and maintain a safe, enjoyable environment for all swimmers.
• Teach all swimming program levels to participants.
• Participate in pre-season and in-service training during March 2024.
• Successfully complete all on line training modules.
• Assist with special events and facility promotion.
• Incorporate and model the HIGH FIVE Principles of Healthy Child Development in program delivery where appropriate.
• Perform various other duties as assigned.

Skills and Qualifications

• 15 years of age or older
• Lifesaving Society Swim Instructor, Lifesaving Instructor and Emergency First Aid Instructor
• Lifesaving National Lifeguard Pool
• Standard First Aid Certification and CPR “C” with AED (Lifesaving Society, Red Cross, St John’s Ambulance or Canadian Ski Patrol).
• HIGH FIVE ® Principles of Healthy Child Development.
• Shift work, including days, evenings and weekends.
• Part-time positions available.
• Proof of current awards must be provided.
• A Level 3 - Vulnerable Sector Check will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

Job Summary

Love kids and being outdoors? Want to be a part of the school community?

A part time job for just a few hours of the day. Here's the opportunity for you! We are hiring Crossing Guards for various locations in Mississauga.

Your main responsibilities include helping pedestrians, especially students, safely cross roads near schools. You'll explain safety rules, ensure compliance with traffic and safety laws, and wear provided safety gear. If needed, you might assist in training other crossing guards.

To be successful, you should be physically fit to stand and walk with a stop sign in various weather conditions for up to an hour. Good hearing, eyesight, and communication skills are essential. You'll work independently without constant supervision and need to be available for three shifts each weekday during the school year. While having a vehicle is a plus, it is not mandatory. The shifts total up to 3.5 hours a day within an 8-hour window. Your role is crucial for maintaining safety at school.

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Supervisor, Crossing Guards the successful candidate:

• Assists pedestrians in safely crossing roadways at designated school crossings.
• Communicates rules of safe crossing to both students and adults.
• Must ensure compliance to the Highway Traffic Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act, and the City's Respectful Workplace Policy etc.
• Must wear supplied safety clothing and use all safety equipment as per training by the Supervisor, Crossing guards and /or Team Leader, Crossing Guards and/or Field Leader/Crossing Guards.
• May assist in training other crossing guards if requested.
• Must report incidents at the crossing to the supervisor, following up with the school officials and/or Peel Regional Police as directed by Supervisor.

Skills and Qualifications

• Must be in good physical condition in order to be able to stand and walk holding a stop sign for up to one hour at a time in all weather conditions.
• Must demonstrate good hearing and eyesight.
• Should have good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently without direct day to day supervision.
• Must be available Monday to Friday during the school year for 3 shifts per day (at school entry; at school lunch break, at school dismissal) as per the provided hours of duty.
• Access to a vehicle is an asset.
• You will be working 3 shifts consisting of up to 3.5 hours a day, during an 8 hour window. 
• A Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.

This job posting includes screening questions. Please answer the following questions when applying:

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?