Traffic Control Person (TCP)
West Vancouver is a vibrant community on the North Shore and home to parks, sport amenities, public beaches and over 100 kilometres of urban and wilderness trails. We are 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.
This position offers:
- Steady full-time work;
- mileage reimbursement $0.59/km;
- starting wage $24.76 per hour;
- all shifts will start and end in West Vancouver;
- 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 member 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;
- access to their own vehicle.
Secondary school graduation plus related work experience would be considered an asset.
Candidates will be asked to provide a driver’s abstract and claims history directly from ICBC. Successful candidates will be required to supply a police information check and a copy of their credentials.
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:
WVMEA (Union) – Temporary Full-Time
Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (hours and days of work may vary)
Rate of Pay:
$24.76 per hour ($22.11 plus 12% in lieu of benefits)
Closing Date:
Open until filled.
To Apply:
Please visit the District of West Vancouver’s Career Centre at westvancouver.ca/careers to apply for this position.
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