Traffic Design Coordinator

Location: Calgary, AB

Status: Permanent, Full-Time, Monday to Friday (40 hours per week), 8AM to 4:30PM.

Reports To: Manager, Estimating and Project Management

ATS Traffic is a family-owned business that has been getting people home safely since 1966. We provide traffic control, on-street services and signage products and services across Canada, currently operating out of offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Regina, Saskatoon, Langley, Kamloops, Winnipeg, Brandon and Mississauga.

As the successful candidate you will demonstrate the ATS Traffic Core Values at work every day:

• Do What's Right
• Our People Matter
• Trust Through Teamwork
• Striving for Excellence

The Traffic Design Support Specialist supports the Traffic Design team by coordinating project intake, managing workflow, maintaining project records, and providing entry-level drafting support to ensure projects are delivered accurately and on time.

Administrative & Project Support

• Receive and review incoming drawing requests
• Verify required project information has been received in conformance
• Create job numbers and tickets (Ticketing System)
• Create and organize project folders and file structures in shared Drive
• Upload completed drawings and project files
• Enter sales items, charges, and required ticket information and complete tickets
• Send Traffic Accommodation Strategy (TAS) questionnaires and supporting documentation
• Maintain templates, forms, and department resources
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and process documentation

Customer & Internal Coordination

• Serve as a point of contact for customers, On-Street Services (OSS), Engineers, and internal departments
• Work closely with the Lead Hand to prioritize and distribute incoming work (rushes)
• Follow up on outstanding information requests
• Coordinate revisions and date changes
• Communicate project updates and requirements between stakeholders

Entry-Level Drafting Support

• Set up new drawings using ATS templates
• Insert base-maps, geolocation data, sign libraries, and project information
• Update existing drawings with revisions, date changes, and City or customer-requested modifications.
• Update title blocks, notes, legends, and project information
• Create cover pages, overview sheets, and simple drawing layouts
• Locate and reference traffic manuals, templates, logos, and drafting resources
• Research project locations using Google Maps, Street View, and available mapping tools
• Identify speed limits, bus routes, truck routes, and other relevant site information
• Assist senior drafters with drawing preparation and production tasks
• Submit drawings for review and incorporate feedback from drafters, supervisors, engineers, and governing authorities
• Perform drawing quality checks using department checklists and procedures
• Learn and apply ATS, municipal, and provincial traffic accommodation standards

• 3–5 years of experience in a Coordinator, Administrative, or Project Support role.
• Entry-level experience with AutoCAD for drafting and design work.
• Experience in traffic management, road safety, or the construction industry is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with vehicle tracking systems and Google Earth is an asset.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and SharePoint.