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Labourer / Flagger

  • Fort Saskatchewan, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Sep 11, 2026
  • 1 position

$21–$22 / hour

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

Flaggers are responsible for directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic using signals and radios on active construction sites. They must also set up and maintain traffic control equipment like cones and barricades to ensure a safe work zone.

Job details

Traffic Control – Flagger / Labourer (Split‑Shift Position) We are seeking reliable and safety‑focused Flaggers to support traffic control operations on active construction sites. Position Overview Flaggers are responsible for directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic, setting up and maintaining traffic control equipment, and ensuring a safe work zone for crews and the public. Schedule Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend shifts Split shifts: 04:00–08:00 and 15:00–19:00 Wage This position will pay between $21-22/hr to start. Key Duties Direct traffic using stop/slow paddles, hand signals, radios, and signage. Set up, maintain, and remove cones, barricades, delineators as required. Communicate clearly using verbal instructions, radios, and hand signals. Work safely in all weather conditions and high‑traffic environments. Requirements Physically able to stand for extended periods. Reliable, punctual, and safety‑driven.

What you’ll do

Flaggers are responsible for directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic using signals and radios on active construction sites. They must also set up and maintain traffic control equipment like cones and barricades to ensure a safe work zone.

Requirements

Candidates must be physically capable of standing for extended periods and working in various weather conditions. Reliability, punctuality, and a strong focus on safety are essential requirements for this role.

Listed skills

  • Physical stamina · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Traffic control
  • Hand signals
  • Radio communication
  • Site safety
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Verbal communication
  • Physical stamina
  • Physical Stamina
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Communication
  • Operations
  • Punctuality
  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Traffic Control
  • Reliability

Job areas

  • Construction
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety
  • Transportation
  • Laborer/Flagger
  • Construction Helper / Worker
  • Building Construction Labourers
  • Construction Laborers

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