School Crossing Guards

In the fall of 2001 the City of Ottawa approached the Council and requested that it consider taking the School Crossing Guard program. After consideration the Council took the program on an interim basis in order to complete the contract that had originally been managed by a private security firm. At that time, there were 14 guard positions, however, the program has grown and in the fall of 2008, the OSC now has 90 adult crossing guards covering 84 different schools.

While our crosswalks are currently staffed, we continue to accept employment applications. Please contact us at (613) 238-1513 or at info@ottawasafetycouncil.ca.

Safety Education Outreach Program

New for the 2008-2009 school year is our Safety Education Outreach Program. The City of Ottawa is sponsoring this exciting new initiative. We will be visiting elementary schools to teach students about traffic safety in a fun and easy to understand and remember format. Has your child's school signed up yet?