Flagger- Traffic Control

Advantage Personnel Ltd; Kingston; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Advantage Personnel Ltd in Kingston, ON is seeking a Traffic Control (Flagger) to support daily roadwork safety. You will interpret traffic management plans, set up basic controls, and maintain a safety-aware work site.

The role operates Monday to Friday with early morning starts; pay is $21.00 per hour. Candidates must have CSA Grade 1 boots and be comfortable outdoors, standing long periods, and coordinating with crews.

Qualifications

• Must understand road safety principles.
• Able to troubleshoot calmly with diverse teams.
• Able to use smartphones to enter data in field.
• Comfortable working in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic traffic control set-ups that meet MTO Book 7 requirements.
• Regulate traffic flow to protect workers, motorists, cyclists and pedestrians.
• Interpret traffic management plans to place signs and channeling devices correctly.
• Set up multiple configurations to meet plan requirements and site safety.
• Stop or slow traffic as work progresses to prevent delays.
• Maintain safety awareness and follow health and safety regulations.

Skills

Road safety awareness

Team collaboration

Smartphone data entry

Calm under pressure

Tools

Mobile data entry apps

Job description

Job Title: Traffic Control (Flagger)

Location: Kingston ON

Shift: Monday – Friday, early morning start- up to 12 hour days

Pay Rate: $21.00/hr

This role supports daily traffic control operations to keep workers, motorists and pedestrians safe on active work sites. Responsibilities will include interpreting traffic management plans, performing basic traffic control set up and maintaining a safety awareness.

Responsibilities:

• Perform basic traffic control set - ups ensuring that they meet MTO Book 7 requirements to ensure the safety of all stakeholders impacted by the site (crew members, motorists, pedestrians, etc.)
• Protect your peers, construction workers, the motoring public, cyclists & pedestrians by regulating traffic flow.
• Interpret traffic management plans to determine correct placement of required signage and channeling devices
• Perform multiple traffic control set-ups ensuring that they meet traffic plan requirements and the safety of all stakeholders impacted by the site (crew members, motorists, pedestrians, etc.)
• To stop traffic whenever required by the progress of work or to keep traffic moving at reduced speeds to avoid tie-ups and delays.
• Maintain a safety awareness and work in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and policies

Qualifications:

• An appreciation and understanding of road safety
• Able to calmly troubleshoot issues and collaborate with a diverse group of people
• Ability to use a smartphone and enter data using computerized mobile devices
• Comfortable working in a team environment
• You will be required to provide your own CSA Grade 1 (green label) work boots with a minimum 6-inch cuff and electrical shock resistance (white label with omega symbol)

Work Conditions:

• Outdoor position in varying weather
• Standing for extended periods and working around live traffic
• Use of required personal protective equipment at all times

We acknowledge that software used in our recruitment and selection process may have Artificial Intelligence components built in but confirm that all work assignment decisions are made by our expertly trained staff. The position advertised here is for an existing vacancy.