Traffic Control Technician - Highway Construction

Ledcor; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Traffic Control Technician for highway construction across Alberta. The role involves ensuring safety during traffic management, conducting inspections, and working outdoors in various conditions. Ideal candidates will have experience in high-traffic environments and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Living-out allowance of $140/day

Camp with hookups provided

Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Mental health resources

Retirement packages

Qualifications

• Experience in traffic control in high-traffic environments.
• Physical ability to handle traffic equipment and work outdoors.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols.
• Set up closures with signage, barricades, cones, and lane markings.
• Perform flagging duties to direct vehicles, equipment, and pedestrians.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Job description

Ledcor is hiring an experienced Traffic Control Technician for our Highway Construction team across Alberta.

If you're a team player committed to safety and excellence, consider joining us. Discover what it's like to work with Ledcor by watching this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdhNKGIZL4c. Apply today to advance your career in a dynamic environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Follow all safety procedures and protocols
• Set up closures with signage, barricades, cones, and lane markings
• Maintain and monitor traffic closures safely
• Remove and relocate traffic equipment as needed
• Perform flagging duties to direct vehicles, equipment, and pedestrians
• Complete daily traffic inspections and reports
• Operate the buffer truck safely

Qualifications:

• Experience in traffic control in high-traffic environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, multitasking effectively
• Physical ability to stand long periods, handle traffic equipment, and work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol testing
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean 3-year driving record

Work Conditions:

• Position from May to November 2025, field-based across Alberta
• Shift rotations of 10–14 hours, including nights and overtime
• Living-out allowance of $140/day; preference for candidates with RV or trailer, as camp with hookups is provided

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About Ledcor:

Ledcor constructs and maintains infrastructure in oil and gas, transportation, mining, and more, including highways, bridges, utilities, pipelines, airports, and site reclamation. Recognized as one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America, we prioritize employee wellbeing with comprehensive health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, mental health resources, and retirement packages.

Employment Equity:

We promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. Adjustments are available during the hiring process upon request. Learn more about our initiatives on our I&D page.