Traffic Control Person

1 month ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Universal Group Full time

Beacon Lite is one of the top providers of traffic control equipment and services. We are a fast-paced, growing business with over 50 years of traffic control experience. Locally, we have locations in Ottawa, Gatineau, Kingston and Sudbury with over 300 employees between our 4 locations.

Beacon Lite has merged with the Universal Group, an industry leader who was recognized as one of Canada's best-managed companies in 2023, in Traffic Control Personnel, Traffic Management Planning, Traffic supplies, Occupational Health and Safety Training, Landscaping, and Staffing services. We offer an entrepreneurial environment with opportunities for job advancement and continued education. Beacon Lite has an exciting opportunity in their traffic services department

Beacon Lite is seeking candidates for their Traffic Control Person positions.

The Position:

As a Traffic Control Person, you play an important role in ensuring traffic control management is completed according to applicable regulations to ensure everybody on or crossing a job site can do so safely.

This position provides employees with an attractive compensation package, full-time work (with opportunities for overtime), and in-depth training so that you may grow into multiple areas of traffic control. This is an excellent opportunity to jump-start your career in a growing industry

What you will be responsible for:

  • Perform basic traffic control set-ups ensuring that they meet MTO Book 7 requirements to ensure safety of all stakeholders impacted by the site (crew members, motorists, pedestrians, etc.)
  • Protect your peers, construction workers, the motoring public, cyclists & pedestrians by regulating traffic flow
  • To stop traffic whenever required by the progress of work or to keep traffic moving at reduced speeds to avoid tie-ups and delays
  • Maintain a safety awareness and work in compliance with applicable health and safety regulations and policies

What you get from us:

  • Competitive wages with overtime over 50 hours and on Sundays
  • Paid training with opportunities to learn multiple areas of a growing industry
  • An amazing corporate culture where you will feel supported and recognized for your work
  • Boot allowance after probationary period
  • Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits
  • Pension Plan with the union
  • Wellness Program

What we need from you:

  • Previous experience in flagging is considered an asset
  • G class driver's license with a clean driver's abstract (Required)
  • Having your own vehicle (Required)
  • Ability to lift regularly up to 30 pounds (Required)
  • Ability to use a smartphone and enter data using computerized mobile devices
  • You will be required to provide your own CSA Grade 1 (green label) work boots with a minimum 6-inch cuff and electrical shock resistance (white label with omega symbol)

Why Universal Group?

The Universal Group is driven by our purpose to provide Peace of Mind to both our clients and team members. Our people embrace our core values of being 'Passionate, Authentic, and Driven' in everything we do and in every decision we make every day. They are the fabric of who we are and, without question, the reason for our success and continued growth.

The safety of our team members and the public is what drives us every day.

The Universal Group is an industry leader in traffic control services, traffic management planning, traffic equipment supply, landscaping, temporary labour and occupational health and safety training. We are a one-stop shop, as our full suite of services ensures that we can manage projects from conception to completion.

For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile

Our Commitment to Diversity

The Universal Group is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.

Apply today; we can't wait to hear from you. Come grow with us

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