Traffic Control Technician

Position Summary

Responsible for responding to incidents on provincial highways. Incidents include traffic accidents, spills, and emergency situations which affect the highway and the safety of the travelling public, and other emergency situations within the right of way which affect the highway. Required toassistprovincial and local police and emergency response services in incidents and accidents.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential dutysatisfactory. The requirements listed below are representative knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

*Please note -in order tosupport our road maintenance services, this role may be assigned to operations of equipment for winter or summer operations asrequired.

We offer competitive pay, and other benefits. The pay range for this position is $24.50 to $26.50 per hour.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary liaison between provincial and local police,fireand various emergency responders during incident management

• Communicate with the Ministry of Transportation Traffic Operations Centre by 2-way radio and telephone to provide information and updatespertaining toincidents.

• Responsible for completing incident Reports

• Coordinate detour routesin the event ofan asset (system or road) closure

• Conductfollowthrough investigation on all fatalities todetermineif facilities contributed to the accident. (Confirm that all signs were properly posted, etc.)

• Track andmaintainfiles on all major incidents and accidents involving assets,personneland equipment within contractlimitation.

• Assistwith the administration ofthird partyclaims by gathering documentation,paperworkand other relevant information.

• Coordinatespecial eventsinvolving traffic control,detoursand/or closures.

• Perform all other duties as assigned

• Avoids legal challenges bycomplying withfederal,provincialand local legal requirements.

• Positively contribute to a diverse,inclusiveand fair work environment, free from discrimination, bullying

Knowledge,Skillsand Abilities:

• Ability to manage workload independently, prioritize demands and problem solve effectively.

• Knowledge base consistent with emergency response managementprinciples,Primary skills include effective communication, assessment, follow-through, decisionmakingand independent judgement.

• Proficient computer skills

• Position requires a highly developed sense of safety awareness and perceptive ability.

• Must have the ability to recognize hazards inherent in routine and non-routine tasks andmake adjustments toavoid loss,injuryor accident.

• You must be able to communicate with co-workers,understandand follow verbal and written safety instructions.

• Mustbe able to think clearly and focus on your safety in your immediate surroundings, while using tools and equipment, while driving or operating equipment.

• Will berequiredto wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)appropriate toyour job.

• Comply withFerrovial Service’s Risk Management, Quality Assurance and Health, Safety and Environment management systems, including statutory obligations

• Consistently deliver excellent Risk and HSEQ results

• Drives for zero harm and relentlessly pursues safety

• Acts as a role model for a positive HSE culture in the workplace; encourage people managers and team leaders in his/her business unit to do the same

• All other duties as assigned, as emphasized by the * mentioned above in the former summary section

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma -required

• Minimum of 2 + years’ work experience in highway maintenance operations, freeway trafficcontroland incidents/accidents management.

• ValidClass DZ driver’s license isrequiredwitha good drivingrecord to drivecompanyvehicle.

• OTM BOOK 7 certificationrequired

Working Conditions/Physical Demands