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The Role of Crossing Guards

Crossing guards play an important role in assisting children across intersections on their way to and from school.  Keeping children safe is a priority for the City of Stratford.

City Council determines the locations and times for our guards based on several factors, including number of children crossing, gaps in traffic flow, traffic warrant studies and surrounding conditions.

All of our Crossing Guards are trained and have legal authority under the Highway Traffic Act to stop traffic in order to facilitate the safe crossing of our children.

How to Apply

Now Hiring!
Are you looking for a part-time job that makes a difference in your community? Join our team as a crossing guard for the City of Stratford. As a crossing guard, you would be responsible for:

  • covering shifts at the morning school bell times for student arrival and afternoon school bell times for student dismissal.

  • ensure that children travelling to and from school pass safely through your assigned crossing.

  • acting as an important safety figure and engaged member of the community.

Interested persons can submit resumes in person to the Clerk’s Office at City Hall or by contacting Commissionaires Great Lakes by phone at 519-433-6763 ext.248 or by email.

Safety at School Crossings

Motorists

  • As of January 1, 2016, drivers (including cyclists) must stop and yield the whole roadway at school crossings where there is a crossing guard displaying a school crossing stop sign. (http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/pedestrian-safety.shtml)

  • Failing to yield at a pedestrian crossover or school crossing has a possible fine of up to $1,000 and the loss of 4 demerit points. Fines are doubled in Community Safety Zones – near schools and public areas.

  • Reduce speeds in school zones.

  • Look for signage and be ready to stop at all times.

  • Make eye contact with pedestrians.

  • Use extra caution when in school zones and areas where children might be walking/playing.

Pedestrians

  • Always cross at designated school crossings. Do not cross in the middle of the intersection or between parked cars.

  • Wait for the crossing guard to stop traffic and indicate that it is safe to cross.

  • Look both ways - ensure traffic has stopped prior to crossing.

  • Follow ALL instructions from the crossing guard.

  • Be aware of your surroundings.

Current Crossing Guard Locations
The City of Stratford currently has 17 crossing guard locations. A map of these locations and a table of each intersection and crossing guard times are below:

Map displaying crossing guard locations with the City of Stratford

Location

Morning

Afternoon

Borden St. & Norfolk St.

7:50am - 8:50am

2:45pm - 3:45pm

Britannia St. & Briarhill Dr.

8:20am - 9:20am

3:10pm - 4:10pm

Cambria St. & Birmingham St.

8:15am - 9:15am

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Douro St. & Nile St.

8:00am - 9:00am

2:55pm - 3:55pm

Downie St. & Bruce St.

7:50am - 8:50am

2:45pm - 3:45pm

Forman Ave. & Hibernia St.

8:20am - 9:20am

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Huntingdon Ave. & Cawston St.

8:20am - 9:20am

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Huron St. & Huntingdon Ave.

8:10am - 9:20am

3:10pm - 4:10pm

John St. & Charles St.

8:10am - 9:10am

3:10pm - 4:10pm

John St. & Douglas St.

8:15am - 9:15am

3:10pm - 4:10pm

McCarthy Rd. & Romeo St.

8:15am - 9:15am

3:15pm - 4:15pm

McCarthy Rd. & Graff Ave.

8:15am - 9:15am

3:15pm - 4:15pm

Mornington St. & Moffat Walkway

8:15am - 9:15am

3:15pm - 4:15pm

St. Vincent St. & Patricia Rd.

8:10am - 9:10am

3:10pm - 4:10pm

Simcoe St & Morgan St.

7:50am - 8:50am

2:45pm - 3:45pm

West Gore St. & Church St.

8:15am - 9:15am

3:15pm - 4:15pm

West Gore St. & Mowat St.

8:15am - 9:15am

3:00pm - 4:00pm

Contact Information

For additional information about our Crossing Guards, please contact:

Corporate Services Department, Clerks Office
City of Stratford
City Hall, P.O. Box 818
Stratford, ON N5A 6W1

519-271-0250 ext. 237

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