Are you looking to grow your career within one of the largest traffic control companies in Canada? Do you have strong organizational, communication, and problem solving skills? Are you adaptable and experienced with fast-paced working environments? If you thrive in dynamic settings and want to be part of a growing team and company, we want to hear from you!
The Universal Group, recognized as one of Canada's Best Managed companies in 2026, has an exciting opportunity for a Traffic Plan Designer within our Traffic Planning department! As a Traffic Plan Designer you will be responsible for creating comprehensive Traffic Plans, written traffic documents, and site layout plans that are tailored to client needs. This role involves collaboration with stakeholders, on-site assessments, and applying traffic engineering principles to design plans that prioritize safety, optimize traffic flow, and adhere to regulatory standards. Strong analytical, problem solving, and communication roles are critical for this position.
What you will be responsible for:
Traffic Management Planning:
- Draft site-specific traffic plans (Traffic Accommodation Plans, Traffic Accommodation Strategies, TMPs, and Category Documents) for clients in a fast-paced working environment.
- Design and follow Traffic Planning procedures when building plans.
- Produce, submit, and amend associated permits.
- Engage with key stakeholders and represent UG professionally on matters relating to Traffic Plans.
Project Management:
- Manage and follow through on large scale projects efficiently.
- Assist the project team and wider business with city and municipality permit applications.
- Proactively build and maintain contractor relationships.
- Participate in meetings with stakeholders and subcontractors as needed.
Reporting and Data Management:
- Prepare data for internal and/or external reporting as needed as it related to Traffic Planning.
Support and Advise:
- Provide traffic management advice and support to Operations.
Performance Management:
- Meet or exceed individual and department Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
What you get from us:
- Extended healthcare benefits available after probation.
- Opportunity to work for a large, growing company.
- An RRSP matching plan.
- Paid vacation.
- Competitive compensation package.
What we need from you:
- Previous traffic planning experience, with knowledge of Alberta, Saskatchewan, & Manitoba regulations, is a huge asset
- Traffic control experience and a valid TCP Ticket issued by BCCSA is an asset.
- Knowledge and understanding of Traffic Plans & written Traffic Accommodation Strategies.
- Advanced computer skills with proficiency in Google Suite and other required computer applications.
- Experience with Invarion/RapidPlan Software or AutoCAD is considered an asset.
- Prior Traffic Management and/or customer service experience is preferred.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Strong sense of resourcefulness and curiosity, learning new regions' regulations & preferences.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, set priorities, and see projects through to completion.
- Teamwork with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Why The Universal Group?
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 is what drives us every day.
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.
For more information about the company, please visit our Indeed Profile!
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.
Apply today; we can’t wait to hear from you. Come grow with us!
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