45100 - Student Monitors, Crossing Guards and Related Occupations
Broad Occupation Category
4 - Occupations in education, law, and social, community, and government services.
TEER
5 - Occupations usually require short-term work demonstration and no formal education.
Major Group
45 - Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations.
Sub-major Group
451 - Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations.
Minor Group
4510 - Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations.
Main Job Duties
Student Monitors and Crossing Guards perform safety and supervision duties in school and community environments:
- Monitor school buildings, hallways, playgrounds, and lunch areas to ensure student safety
- Supervise students during recess, lunch breaks, and school activities
- Observe and report student behavior, accidents, and incidents
- Maintain order and discipline in designated areas
- Assist with supervision during exams, detention, and special school events
- Monitor security cameras and report suspicious activities
- Assist in setting up equipment for school activities and events
- Coordinate pedestrian traffic at school crossings
- Guide and assist children safely across streets and intersections
- Control traffic flow during school start and end times
- Communicate with school staff and authorities regarding safety concerns
- Ensure compliance with school safety protocols and procedures
Employment Requirements
These are the typical employment requirements and qualifications for this occupation in Canada:
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- Short-term on-the-job training is typically provided.
- First aid and CPR certification may be required.
- Background checks are commonly required for working with children.
- Strong observational, communication, and interpersonal skills are essential.
- Ability to manage groups of children and maintain discipline is important.
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and work outdoors (for crossing guards) is required.
- Basic understanding of safety procedures and emergency response is beneficial.
- No formal post-secondary education is typically required.
- Foreign workers should assess eligibility carefully as TEER 5 occupations have limited immigration pathways.
School Safety Worker Salary Prospects
Community/Area
Low ($/hour)
Median ($/hour)
High ($/hour)
Community/AreaCanada
Low ($/hour)14.50
Median ($/hour)18.30
High ($/hour)26.92
Community/AreaAlberta
Low ($/hour)16.00
Median ($/hour)19.00
High ($/hour)26.50
Community/AreaBritish Columbia
Low ($/hour)16.75
Median ($/hour)18.00
High ($/hour)30.00
Community/AreaManitoba
Low ($/hour)15.30
Median ($/hour)16.00
High ($/hour)23.75
Community/AreaNew Brunswick
Low ($/hour)14.75
Median ($/hour)16.92
High ($/hour)26.00
Community/AreaNewfoundland and Labrador
Low ($/hour)15.00
Median ($/hour)16.50
High ($/hour)24.23
Community/AreaNorthwest Territories
Low ($/hour)16.00
Median ($/hour)20.00
High ($/hour)28.26
Community/AreaNova Scotia
Low ($/hour)15.00
Median ($/hour)15.00
High ($/hour)23.99
Community/AreaNunavut
Low ($/hour)20.00
Median ($/hour)25.00
High ($/hour)37.00
Community/AreaOntario
Low ($/hour)16.55
Median ($/hour)17.20
High ($/hour)28.85
Community/AreaPrince Edward Island
Low ($/hour)15.00
Median ($/hour)15.00
High ($/hour)22.00
Community/AreaQuebec
Low ($/hour)17.00
Median ($/hour)18.99
High ($/hour)25.00
Community/AreaSaskatchewan
Low ($/hour)14.00
Median ($/hour)17.46
High ($/hour)27.00
