Traffic Control Person

Taleo; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and certification

Safety-focused team

Job summary

District of West Vancouver is seekingTraffic Control Persons/Flaggers to provide safe traffic management around road construction sites on the North Shore. The role offers steady full-time work with two-step pay structure and a starting wage of $26.74 per hour plus 14% in lieu of benefits, all shifts based in West Vancouver.

Candidates must hold a BC Class 5 Driver’s License and a BCCSA approved Traffic Control Person certification, with reliable vehicle access and a high regard for safety.

Qualifications

• Valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License.
• BCCSA approved Traffic Control Person certification.
• Reliable access to a vehicle.
• Secondary school graduation plus related work experience would be considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Direct drivers, pedestrians, and workers to safe routes around road construction sites.
• Review traffic management plans and set up traffic control specifications.
• Train other site workers about traffic and equipment safety.
• Respond to questions from the public regarding traffic direction and routes.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Skills

Traffic control

Safety procedures

Communication

Education

Secondary school graduation

Tools

Traffic Control Person certification

BC Class 5 Driver’s License

Job description

Located on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, beaches, and to sports, recreation and arts amenities. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs that enhance the well-being of our community. We are seeking employees with a passion for public service who share our commitment to creating a complete, inclusive and livable community.

The Engineering Construction Department is looking for employees that have a passion for public service and strive to make a difference. Our dedicated staff deliver services, operate facilities and run the programs vital to our community. The District of West Vancouver has immediate openings for TCPs (Traffic Control Person / Flagger). We are looking for professional and experienced TCPs to join our growing team, and are willing to provide training/certification to those with strong work ethic and a passion for public service.

This position offers:

• Steady full-time work;
• starting wage is $26.74 per hour + 14% in lieu of benefits = $30.48 per hour;
• all shifts will start and end in West Vancouver;
• opportunities to learn and experience a wide range of construction activities;
• a friendly, safety-focused team.

Key job duties include:

• Directing drivers, pedestrians, and workers to safe routes around road construction sites;
• reviewing traffic management plans;
• setting up and providing traffic control specifications;
• training other site workers about traffic and equipment safety;
• responding to questions from members of the public regarding traffic direction, alternate routes, and driving directions; and,
• performing other related duties, as required.

We’re looking for candidates who can:

• Work effectively and efficiently in a team environment or alone while maintaining a safety-first mentality;
• follow traffic regulations and safety procedures while adapting to last minute schedule changes;
• communicate effectively and exercise tact and diplomacy while interacting with members of the public;
• exercise sufficient physical strength and agility to perform the duties of the position and operate related equipment; and,
• record and maintain records related to the work.

Candidates must have:

• A valid BC Class 5 Driver’s License;
• BCCSA approved Traffic Control Person certification; and,
• Reliable access to a vehicle.

Secondary school graduation plus related work experience would be considered an asset.

The candidates must hold a valid BC Class 5 Driver's License. Successful candidates will be required to provide an acceptable driver’s abstract, a police information check, and copies of relevant credentials.

Applications without a Driver’s Abstract submission will not be considered for further steps in the recruitment process.

This posting does not list all the duties of the position, nor does it fully detail the required skills, knowledge and abilities, licenses and certificates required of candidates. For details please refer to the Class Specification which is available for inspection in the Human Resources Department or on WestNet.

Position Status:

Union (WVMEA) - Temporary Full-Time

Hours of Work:

40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)

Rate of Pay:

$26.74 plus 14% in lieu of benefits

This position has a pay structure with two steps which increase based on hours completed in the position.

Closing Date:

Ongoing

We want to thank all applicants, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.