Traffic Control Person; TCP

Are you a hardworking and growth oriented individual looking for a career in Traffic Control?

The Universal Group, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies in 2026, has exciting opportunities in our Traffic Control team.

As a Traffic Control Person (TCP), you will ensure the safety and flow of traffic in work zones. You will be responsible for setting up traffic control zones, adjusting work zone equipment, and responding to emergencies and hazards. You will also play a critical role in upholding quality, delivery, safety, and responsiveness requirements, ensuring that the company's operations run smoothly and without incidents.

• Set up traffic control zones and adjusts work zone equipment.
• Gives traffic control directions and signals clearly and precisely so that motorists understand their meaning.

• Effectively conducts traffic control at worksites within the abilities and experience of the training provided to protect workers, the public, and our employees.
• Attends health and safety toolbox/tailgate meetings as required to discuss matters related to the worksite and work to conduct.
• Participates in accident/incident investigations as necessary to ensure compliance with investigative policies and procedures.
• Completed required documentation for due diligence and compliance with acts, regulations, standards, guidelines, policies, and procedures.

• Effective communication skills with the ability to de-escalate public frustrations.
• Reports to dispatch manager or health and safety advisor any health and safety matters, noncompliance issues, or conflicts with any employee or direction from the contractor.

• Wear all required personal protective equipment (PPE) required by WorkSafeBC regulations and any additional, site-specific PPE as required by contractors.

• Ensures the BC Traffic Control Person (TCP) certificate is maintained to be current and valid at all times.

• TCP's and LCT's with previous experience are eligible for a sign-on bonus! (Terms & Conditions Apply)
• Extended Medical, Vision, and Dental benefits after probationary period
• Referral bonus up to $400 - work with your friends!
• Paid training and a comprehensive first week of onboarding
• Access to a growing organization with lots of advancement opportunities
• Excellent total compensation package and vacation pay paid out on every cheque

• Valid BC TCP Certification issues by a regulatory body.
• Effective communication and de-escalation skills.
• Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and responsiveness standards.
• Ensures accountability
  - Holding self and others to accountable to meet commitments.
• Collaborates
  - Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shard objectives.
• Values Differences
  - Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• Dispatchable region across Vancouver Island.
• Available for a minimum of 3 consistent weekday (M-F).
• Occasional weekend work available.
• Working outdoors in all elements and weather.

The recruitment process for this role typically lasts 1 week and includes a phone screen, behavioral assessment and a virtual interview.

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 drives us…