Traffic Control Technician - Highway Construction

Ledcor; Calgary; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Traffic Control Technician to join their Highway Construction team in Alberta. The role involves ensuring safety protocols, managing traffic closures, and performing flagging activities. Ideal candidates will have previous traffic control experience, strong communication skills, and a valid driver's license. This field-based position offers a living-out allowance and requires flexibility for various projects across Alberta.

Benefits

Living-out allowance of $140 per day

Comprehensive health and benefits packages

Competitive retirement package

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic control in high-traffic environments.
• Physically capable of standing for long durations and moving traffic equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all safety procedures and protocols are followed.
• Set up closures with signage, barricades, and lane markings.
• Perform flagging activities to direct vehicles and foot traffic.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Valid Class 5 driver’s license

Job description

Ledcor is now hiring an experienced Traffic Control Technician to work alongside our Highway Construction team on various projects throughout Alberta. You are a team player who ensures the well-being of others and lends a hand where needed.

Discover what it’s like to work with Ledcor by clicking the link below. Take the next step in your career by joining a dynamic team dedicated to excellence and safety. Apply today to join the Highway Construction team on various projects across Alberta.

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Essential Responsibilities:

1. Ensuring all safety procedures and protocols are followed.
2. Setting up closures with signage, barricades, cones, and lane markings.
3. Safely maintaining and monitoring all closures.
4. Removing and relocating traffic equipment as needed.
5. Performing flagging activities to direct vehicles, heavy equipment, and foot traffic safely.
6. Completing daily traffic inspections and reports.
7. Safely driving the buffer truck.

Qualifications:

1. Previous experience in traffic control in high-traffic environments.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work independently, as part of a team, and multitask within time constraints.
4. Physically capable of standing for long durations, moving traffic equipment, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.
5. Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test.
6. Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean 3-year driver’s abstract.

Work Conditions:

1. This is a field-based position from May to November 2025.
2. Flexibility to work on projects throughout Alberta is required.
3. Shift rotations involve 10–14-hour workdays, including nights and overtime.
4. A living-out allowance of $140 per day is provided.
5. Preference is given to candidates with an RV or trailer, as a camp area with hookups is provided.

Additional Information:

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. Our projects include contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways, airports, transit, utilities, pipelines, power projects, and reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

We are committed to our employees' success and wellbeing, offering comprehensive health and benefits packages, including extended health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and mental health resources. We also provide a competitive retirement package, administered through the Union as per the collective agreement.

Employment Equity:

At Ledcor, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.

Our True Blue team values diverse perspectives and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture of empowerment and belonging. Adjustments are available throughout our hiring process; applicants should request accommodations in advance via email. For more information, visit our I&D page.