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.

Traffic Control Setup

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.

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.





Certification and Training ~ 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! (Extended Medical, Vision, and Dental advantages after probationary period Referral bonus up to $400 - work with your friends! Paid training and a comprehensive first week of onboarding Excellent total compensation package and vacation pay paid out on every cheque Valid BC TCP Certification issues by a regulatory body.

Ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and responsiveness standards. 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 safety of our team members and the public drives us daily.

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. 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. SIGNING BONUS We offer a signing bonus for all experienced TCP's!

📌 Traffic Control Person (TCP) (Nanaimo)
🏢 The Universal Group
📍 Nanaimo