Crossing guards
Crossing guards monitor pedestrians crossing at intersections on their way to and from school to prevent traffic accidents.
Good
Market Demand
TEER 5
Skill Level
BC, QC, NS
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Coordinate the flow of pedestrians across selected intersection with the flow of vehicles.
- Direct and assist students at school crossing locations.
Qualifications
- checkFirst aid certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training may be required.
Market Outlook by Province
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Good for student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations (NOC 45100) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations in British Columbia: Approximately 1,650 people work in this occupation. Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 8% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 92% compared to 22% for all occupations9% of student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations work all year, while 91% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 17% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 8% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 92% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 10% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 44% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 12% for all occupations
Good
Outlook
Quebec
The employment outlook will be Moderate for student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations (NOC 45100) in Quebec for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment is expected to remain relatively stable.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations in Quebec: Approximately 8,000 people work in this occupation. Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 22% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 78% compared to 18% for all occupations14% of student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations work all year, while 86% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 32 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.Less than 5% of student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations are self-employed compared to an average of 12% for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 21% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 79% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 11% compared to 12% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 33% compared to 19% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 20% compared to 19% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 22% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 17% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 11% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
Nova Scotia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations (NOC 45100) in Nova Scotia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a moderate number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations in Nova Scotia: Approximately 600 people work in this occupation. Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Elementary and secondary schools (NAICS 6111): more than 95% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 8% compared to 82% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 92% compared to 18% for all occupations8% of student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations work all year, while 92% work only part of the year, compared to 62% and 38% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 30 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 17% compared to 51% for all occupations Women: 83% compared to 49% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: 22% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 41% compared to 27% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 9% compared to 12% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 16% compared to 22% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 10% compared to 20% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
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2 active roles · Toronto, ON · Calgary, AB
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