About Townline

The Townline Group is a Real Estate Development Company primarily focused in the Lower Mainland and Vancouver Island. Our development and construction portfolios are diverse and consist of mixed-used multi-family and commercial construction, as well as non-market and purpose-built rental housing. Townline is a well-rounded company with proven teams specialized in the areas of Development, Affordable Housing, Finance, Acquisitions, Construction, Sales, Marketing and Customer Care all housed under one roof. Townline has been building homes since 1981 and believe diversity is the cornerstone to our success and longevity.

Currently we are in need of a Flagger to join our Construction Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who would like to work with one of BC's most respected and proven residential and mixed-use developers.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Stop, slow, and safely direct traffic through construction sites
• Protect workers in the construction zone by regulating traffic flow
• Give traffic control directions and signals clearly and precisely so that motorists understand their meaning
• Keep the flow of traffic moving with as few delays as possible
• Guide and control vehicle traffic to build a safe environment for construction/repair projects
• Help notify drivers of the need for reduced speeds or restricted lane flow
• Play a key role in crafting and maintaining safe construction sites
• Follow safety regulations
• Flagging motorists & cars to warn them of obstacles or repair work ahead
• Place signs, barricades, traffic cones, and other warning devices
• Respond to emergencies as directed and performing tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies
• Closing the lanes in case of emergency and maintenance work
• Answering questions about the detours
• Contacting team members about the traffic concerns if any
• Removing the barricades, traffic cones, and sign boards after completion of work.
• Maintaining records of vehicles who disobey traffic signs and signals.
• Using hand signals and signs to direct the traffic.

Skills and Requirements:

• BCCSA Traffic Control Ticket

• Previous experience as a Flagger or a similar position in the Construction industry.
• High school diploma
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Ability to effectively communicate with all types of staff, including labourers, technical, professional, and upper management;
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for long periods at a time
• Proficiency in non-verbal communication such as hand signals, signs, and others.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of traffic rules.
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to lift and carry objects.
• Must have own steel toe boots
• A high commitment to personal safety and the safety of others