Traffic Controller

Wright Tree Service, Inc.; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Employee ownership potential

Job summary

Wright Tree Service of Canada is seeking a Traffic Controller to direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic at work sites, ensuring smooth flow and safety for workers and the public.

The role requires a TCP certification (or willingness to obtain), a valid driver’s license with a clean abstract, and the ability to work long hours with overtime when needed. Benefits include medical and dental coverage plus potential employee ownership considerations.

Qualifications

• TCP certification or willingness to obtain
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license with a clean abstract
• Pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening
• First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain
• Ability to work in physically demanding environments
• Time management and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with traffic control tools and PPE

Responsibilities

• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at work sites.
• Monitor site conditions and implement safety protocols.
• Report hazards or incidents immediately.
• Erect and maintain traffic control signs, cones, barriers per regulations.
• Serve as primary contact for motorists and pedestrians regarding detours and delays.
• Coordinate operations with crew and site supervisors to minimize disruption.
• Document daily activities and incidents.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

TCP certification

Driver's license

First Aid/CPR

Teamwork

Time management

PPE compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Traffic control equipment

Job description

Wright Tree Service of Canada The Position: Traffic Controller Type: Full-time Reports To: General Foreperson

Pay rate of $24 - $30 per hour. We provide ALL equipment needed except your CSA Certified Work Boots. Compensated travel time, depending on working location, and live out allowance. Medical and Dental benefits. Employee Ownership potential.

About Us:

Wright Tree Service, a business unit of Wright Canada Holdings, provides vegetation management, storm restoration, and work planning services to utility companies and their communities across North America. Why Wright Canada Holdings: A Company Culture of Safety, Family, Integrity, Excellence and Stewardship.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct and control vehicle and pedestrian traffic at work sites, ensuring smooth flow and minimal disruption.
• Monitor site conditions and implement safety protocols to protect workers and the public.
• Report any hazards or incidents immediately.
• Erect and maintain traffic control signs, cones, and barriers in accordance with applicable regulations and best practices.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for motorists and pedestrians, providing clear directions and information regarding detours and delays.
• Work closely with crew members and site supervisors to coordinate operations and minimize traffic disruption.
• Document daily activities, incidents, and any traffic-related issues encountered during work shifts.
• Other duties as required.

Experience and Knowledge Expectations:

• Traffic Controller Person (TCP) certification or the willingness to obtain if needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license, and Driver’s Abstract, with less than 6 demerits.
• Applicant must pass pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Valid First Aid with CPR or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to work as part of a team in physically demanding environments.
• Motivated to learn independently and from team members, with strong time management skills.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining tools and equipment.
• Comfortable working in noisy environments with proper PPE.
• Willingness to work long hours, overtime, and participate in on-call rotations during emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of trees, including identification and growth habits would be considered an asset.

Join Our Team:

Wright Tree Service of Canada is a business unit of an employee-owned company formed in 2017, known as Wright Canada Holdings (WCH). The Wright family of companies, established in 1933 in the United States, includes Wright Tree Service, Wright Outdoor Solutions, Eocene Environmental Group, Eocene Environmental Group of the West, Wright Tree Service of the West, Wright Tree Service of Puerto Rico, Wright Canada Holdings and commonly seen brands, such as Spectrum Resource Group, ArborCare and Verdure Elements. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based. We invite applicants of all racial and ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, age, family/marital status, and physical and mental disabilities. We appreciate all applicants for their interest in the position. However, only candidates whose education and experience meet the requirements will be contacted. The posting will remain open until the role is filled. An employee-owned company formed in 2017, Wright Canada Holdings is a prominent leader in several environmental services industries, representing our family of companies across Canada and is comprised of Spectrum Resource Group, Wright Tree Service of Canada, ArborCare and CNUC of Canada. Our operations and clientele stretch across Canada from British Columbia to New Brunswick. Together as a family of companies, we provide integrated vegetation management, consulting and operations, and other outdoor services in Canada. Wright Tree Service of Canada offers the entire package of vegetation management services, including integrated vegetation management, storm restoration, work planning services to utility companies and their communities across Canada. ArborCare provides commercial and residential tree and lawn care services in Calgary. Assisting utilities in improving their utility vegetation management programs through inspection and auditing services, emergency response, consulting, and research, often combined with software and LiDAR solutions in Canada. Spectrum Resource Group is an integrated vegetation management solutions provider with expertise in reforestation, vegetation management and forest management. They provide these services to federal, provincial, regional, local and Indigenous governments, to the forestry, energy, mines, petroleum, transportation and utility sectors, and to numerous regional invasive species organizations across Canada.