School Crossing Guards
Crossing guards assist students across busy streets at more than 90 locations in Oakville.
Become a school crossing guard
Do you enjoy working with children? Are you physically fit? Become a school crossing guard!
Our crossing guard programs assist children from the Halton Catholic District School Board and the Halton District School Board.
If you are interested in becoming a Town of Oakville crossing guard, you can fill out and mail in an application form (pdf) or apply online by viewing our current opportunities.
Crossing guards work a maximum of three hours per day during the school year.
School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week - June 2-6, 2025
We're grateful for the dedication of school crossing guards in the Town of Oakville who keep students safe, rain or shine!
As part of our commitment to recognizing and appreciating the invaluable contributions of School Crossing Guards, the Ontario Traffic Council (OTC) School Crossing Programs Committee is excited to announce the six winners of the province-wide School Crossing Guard Appreciation Drawing Contest.
The winning drawings, including one from an Oakville resident, are featured on thank-you cards that residents can print and distribute during School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week. You can also print and distribute the official poster, featuring all of the winners' drawings.
Learn more about School Crossing Guard Appreciation Week.
Rules for school crossings
Drivers and cyclists must stop and yield the whole roadway at school crossings where there is a crossing guard displaying a school crossing stop sign.
For more information, visit the Ministry of Transportation website.
Tips for motorists
- Crossing guards wear a bright orange vest, bright orange wristbands, and they hold a stop sign in an upright position when taking kids across the street.
- All motorists must stop before reaching a crosswalk when the stop sign is upright. Motorists must stop when the crossing guard and the children are preparing to cross or are in the roadway.
- Motorists should not proceed through the crosswalk until the children and the crossing guard have cleared the roadway.
- Be courteous and attentive if you encounter a crossing guard. Obey the crossing guard at all school crossings. Obey speed limits and community safety zones at all times.
Inclement weather
There may be times during the school year when extreme temperatures or weather conditions impact crossing guard locations in Oakville. Details are outlined on the Crossing Guard Weather Procedure page.
Contact
Crossing Guard Office
905-845-6601, ext. 3363
crossingguards@oakville.ca