Location: Calgary, AB.
Status: Permanent, In-Office, Full Time with Benefits
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
About ATS Traffic
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, Kamloops, Langley, 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
About the Position
ATS Traffic is looking for a Drafting and Design Technician to join our team! This position will be responsible for designing and drafting traffic control drawings for projects throughout Canada, such as temporary work zones and detours. This role will also create Traffic Accommodation Strategies for internal and external clients.
As our ideal candidate you are an analytical team player with the ability to foresee risks and make sound decisions. You are customer-service oriented and work well under the pressure of tight deadlines.
Do you have laser sharp attention to detail? Do you thrive on being a collaborative solution provider? If so, submit your application today!
Responsibilities
- Design Temporary Traffic Control (TTC)/Traffic Accommodation (2D) drawings in AutoCAD, aligned with appropriate jurisdictional manuals, standards and ATS practices
- Interpret real-world site conditions and translate them into safe, practical, and compliant traffic control plans
- Manage assigned requests from start to finish, including revisions, client feedback, and final delivery
- Coordinate with OSS, engineers, and internal teams to ensure drawings meet requirements for approval and stamping
- Review and incorporate City comments, date changes, and revisions with a sense of urgency
- Maintain accuracy and consistency across drawings, including proper layouts, notes, symbology, and standards
- Create supporting documentation such as traffic control strategies and written summaries where required
- Communicate clearly with coordinators, project managers, and stakeholders to resolve design questions and reduce back-and-forth
- Support team productivity by assisting other drafters, sharing knowledge, and maintaining drafting standards
- Follow internal workflows to ensure requests are tracked, delivered, and documented properly
- Continuously look for ways to improve efficiency, quality, and turnaround time in drafting processes
Qualifications
- 3-5 previous experience in the traffic or road safety/construction industry is an asset; Preference will be given to candidates who have completed the Alberta Construction Safety Association’s (ACSA's) Alberta Temporary Traffic Control (ATTC) course for Traffic Control Supervisor's is an asset
- Intermediate experience using AutoCAD designing and drafting experience
- Knowledge of vehicle tracking and Google Earth is an asset
- Understanding of temporary work zone designs construction phasing is an asset
- Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook
Why Choose ATS Traffic?
We have always been a family-owned business. When you join ATS, you aren’t just a number: people remember your name and treat you like one of the family! You'll be working with a team you can trust, and you'll be excited to come in on Monday morning.
Other perks include:
- 3 Weeks Paid Vacation
- Health Spending Account and Wellness Account
- RRSP Contribution Program
- Regular company events like barbecues and holiday parties
Do you have a good attitude? Do you do whatever it takes to get the job done? If this sounds like you, we think you’d be a great fit at ATS Traffic – apply today!
We thank all applicants for their interest, however only selected candidates will be contacted.
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