Traffic Control Supervisor

ATS Traffic; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP Matching Program

Health Spending Account and Healthy LH

Competitive benefits package

Regular company events like barbecues

Job summary

ATS Traffic in Canada seeks a Traffic Control Supervisor to lead a team of Traffic Technicians and coordinate office-to-field activities for ongoing projects. The role plans staffing, allocates resources, and drives productivity while upholding quality goals.

The ideal candidate brings leadership experience, strong communication, and a background in traffic control operations. The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with overtime as required and opportunities to grow within ATS Corporate

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Traffic/Transportation with leadership preferred.
• Valid Class 5 Driver's License with clean abstract.
• Current Traffic Control certification required and maintained.
• Strong knowledge of BC TMM/TMP and provincial regs.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and Outlook; Canva is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach TCPs and LCTs, aligning with corporate policy.
• Maintain a safety-first environment per ATS policies and WorkSafeBC.
• Mobilize resources daily; ensure timely completion of work.
• Ensure field crews have training and certificates up to date.
• Coordinate with Traffic Control Manager for smooth office-field communication.
• Build customer relationships and expand traffic control services.
• Recruit, onboard, orient, and schedule TCPs and LCTs.
• Deliver training development and onsite presentations as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Staffing/resource planning

Training and mentoring

Lean/6S knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

Valid Class 5 Driver's License

BC Traffic Control certification

Tools

PowerPoint

CANVA

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

ATS Traffic is currently looking for a Traffic Control Supervisor to lead a group of Traffic Technicians! This position is responsible for communication between office and field activities regarding ongoing projects. The successful candidate will plan and allocate resources to effectively staff and complete work in order to meet departmental productivity and quality goals.

Our ideal candidate will have a unique combination of education as well as experience in leadership, relationship building and strong communication skills. Do you have sound judgement and decision-making skills? Do you thrive from working in a fast paced work environment?

Responsibilities

• As a member of the leadership team, responsible to demonstrate and model the Corporate Vision and ATS’ Core DOTS’ Principles
• Responsible for the coaching, mentoring and performance management of TCP’s and LCT’s in accordance with corporate policy to maintain a cohesiveteam.
• Responsible for maintaining a safety-first environment in alignment with ATS’ Policies, WorkSafeBC and provincial legislation and that all employees are following company policies.
• Responsible for the daily mobilization of resources and ensuring timely execution of scheduled work including traffic control, installation, and events.
• Ensure field crews have appropriate training, and applicable certificates are maintained.
• Responsible to ensure fleet and equipment are in good working order and fleet inventory levels/supplies are maintained.
• Follow up with field crews for equipment documentation and time sheets, complete and submit daily.
• Liaise with Traffic Control Manager and Resource Coordinator to allow seamless communication between office and field work for successful allocation of resources/equipment.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, ensure issues are dealt with in a timely manner, and create opportunities to expand traffic control services within the industry.
• Responsible for recruitment, onboarding, initial orientation and scheduling, of TCP’s and LCT’s
• Participate and support the development and delivery of any identified training for TCP’s and LCT’s
• Ability to make sound business decisions and report on department performance to management that are in alignment with corporate policies and overall vision
• Evaluate work orders for completeness prior to invoicing.
• Ensure LEAN and 6S (Six Sigma) are being executed by your team daily
• Continuous monitoring of traffic control schedule, keep informed of daily activities, delegate assignments as required
• Review and inspect work zone temporary traffic control setups, ensure compliance with drawings, plans and regulatory specifications
• Ensure any work zone deficiencies are corrected in timely manner
• Monitor inventory delivered and returned so no equipment is lost or forgotten on site
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 year's progressive experience in the Traffic/Transportation industry, preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Valid Class 5 Non-GDL Drivers License or better and clean 3-Year Drivers Abstract is required.
• Current Traffic Control certification is required and must be maintained
• Extensive knowledge of British Columbia TMM and TMP is required.
• Knowledge of provincial traffic regulations is preferred.
• Must successfully complete drug and alcohol and fit test.
• Working knowledge and use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.
• Previous experience in training development and using PowerPoint, CANVA and doing presentations/training is an asset
• Previous experience in a LEAN/6S environment is a bonus!
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills is an asset
• Confident working with internal and external stakeholders
• Reliable team player with a proactive attitude in alignment with ATS Corporate DOTS Core Principles
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety and WorkSafe regulations is an asset

Work Schedule

This position operates Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 with overtime as required for the role.

Why Choose ATS Traffic?

We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren’t just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! You’ll be working with a team you can trust, and you’ll be excited to come in on Monday morning.

Other perks include:

• RRSP Matching Program
• Health Spending Account and Healthy Lifestyle Spending Account
• Competitive benefits package
• Regular company events like barbecues and holiday parties

Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done?

We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.

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