Student monitors, crossing guards and related occupations
Occupation · NOC 2021 45100 · Canada
- NOC 2021 code
- 45100
- TEER
- 5
- Positions on positive LMIAs, all lists
- 1
- Median wage, Canada
- C$20.00 per hour
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,518
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About this occupation
Student monitors, crossing guards and workers in related occupations supervise students to ensure their safety and monitor their behaviour during indoor or outdoor breaks and before and after school hours. School monitors are employed by public and private elementary and secondary schools. Crossing guards are employed by municipalities, public and private security agencies and schools.
Example job titles
- bus monitor
- crossing guard
- lunch monitor
- lunch supervisor
- school lunchroom supervisor
Main duties
- This group performs some or all of the following duties:
- Student monitors
- Monitor school buildings and grounds to help ensure the security of the students and the school
- Monitor student's lockers and lunch areas
- Monitor students during recess, at noon hour or during the day on school grounds
- Record and report students' absences, accidents, behaviours and issues
- May monitor security cameras and report incidents and infractions
- May supervise tests, school detention, and other related activities
- May prepare classroom or equipment such as projectors and other audio-visual or electronic equipment for special activities.
- Crossing guards
Employment requirements
- Completion of secondary school may be required.
- First aid certification and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training may be required.
Temporary foreign worker positions (LMIA)
Positions on positive LMIAs in ESDC employer lists, by year of the list.
Approved positions by year
Data table
| 2024 | 1 |
- LC Residence Corporation1
Wages
Median wage by province and territory (2025 release). Hourly unless marked per year.
| Area | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | C$15.50 | C$20.00 | C$26.00 |
| Alberta | C$15.00 | C$23.00 | C$50.00 |
| British Columbia | C$17.85 | C$23.78 | C$31.75 |
| Manitoba | C$16.00 | C$16.35 | C$21.00 |
| New Brunswick | C$16.34 | C$19.87 | C$22.15 |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | C$21.06 | C$23.48 | C$34.58 |
| Nova Scotia | C$16.50 | C$16.50 | C$37.91 |
| Ontario | C$17.60 | C$17.60 | C$25.00 |
| Quebec | C$17.23 | C$22.18 | C$26.00 |
| Saskatchewan | C$16.90 | C$19.07 | C$20.71 |
- Job Bank postings, Jan–Sep 2026
- 1,518
- Vacancies advertised
- 3,748
- Median advertised minimum hourly wage
- C$20.00
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