Labourer / Flagger

Job summary

Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic using paddles, signals, and radios to ensure a safe work zone. Set up and maintain traffic control equipment such as cones and barricades on active construction sites.

Job details

About Backwoods Backwoods Energy Services is 100% Indigenous-owned and provides construction services to the oil, gas, and utility industries in north-western Alberta. We are the one of the largest Indigenous community owned companies in Alberta and focus on building lasting client relationships with a commitment to safety excellence and quality service. Our business consists of five operating divisions: Civil Works and Clearing, Environmental Services, Pipeline and Integrity Maintenance, Matting Supply and Installation and Security Services. Our mission is to drive economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities. 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

Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic using paddles, signals, and radios to ensure a safe work zone. Set up and maintain traffic control equipment such as cones and barricades on active construction sites.

Requirements

Candidates must be reliable, punctual, and physically capable of standing for extended periods. Ability to work safely in all weather conditions and high-traffic environments is required.

Listed skills

• Safety Compliance · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Traffic Control
• Vehicle Direction
• Pedestrian Safety
• Radio Communication
• Equipment Setup
• Safety Compliance
• Hand Signaling

Job areas

• Construction
• Energy
• Trades
• Security & Safety
• Transportation