Traffic Coordinator (Abbotsford)

What is the Opportunity?

Faster. Smarter. Safer. This is how Aecon Utilities is committed to delivering projects. Aecon Utilities is a leading North American utility infrastructure provider with a strong track record delivering safe, reliable and innovative solutions across electrical, telecommunications, pipeline distribution and renewable energy markets. With operations across North America, Aecon Utilities supports critical utility infrastructure that powers and keeps communities connected. Guided by our core value of Safety Always, we partner with clients to build the infrastructure that powers the future. With over four decades of experience serving Western Canada, Pacific Electrical Installations (PEI) provides maintenance, construction, emergency and live line restoration services for critical electrical infrastructure and is the designated powerline service provider for the Lower Mainland South and Okanagan regions. PEI works to support transmission and distribution infrastructure including trouble response, maintenance, system improvement, end-of-life asset replacement and customer-driven construction programs. Location: Abbotsford, BC Employment: Full-Time, Permanent The Traffic Coordinator plays an important role in supporting the safe and efficient delivery of our projects. This is a full-time, office-based position located in our Abbotsford office, with site visits required as needed. The role is responsible for developing Traffic Management Plans, coordinating permits and approvals, scheduling traffic control resources, and supporting project and field operations. The successful candidate will work closely with project managers, construction teams, municipalities, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to ensure traffic control requirements are properly planned, approved, communicated, and implemented. What You'll Do Here:

• Develop project-specific Traffic Management Plans using Invarion RapidPlan or similar traffic planning software.
• Prepare and submit traffic control permit applications to municipalities and other applicable authorities.
• Maintain accurate trackers for Traffic Management Plans, permit applications, approvals, expiry dates, lane closures, and project timelines.
• Follow up with municipalities and approving authorities to address questions, revisions, or delays that could affect construction schedules.
• Coordinate traffic control requirements with project managers, supervisors, general forepersons, construction crews, clients, and subcontractors.
• Schedule and dispatch traffic control crews based on construction schedules and changing field requirements.
• Coordinate lane closures, pedestrian routing, detours, haul routes, emergency access, temporary signage, and other traffic control requirements.
• Ensure approved Traffic Management Plans are clearly communicated and properly implemented in the field.
• Conduct field inspections to confirm traffic control crews and subcontractors are following approved plans and applicable safety requirements.
• Identify traffic-related risks, scheduling conflicts, permitting delays, and other operational issues, escalating them as required.
• Coordinate advance notifications for lane closures, traffic diversions, detours, and anticipated delays.
• Track traffic control labour, equipment, subcontractor costs, lane closure costs, and other project-related information.
• Review subcontractor invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Attend project coordination, safety, client, and stakeholder meetings as required.
• Support traffic-related incident and safety investigations and help ensure corrective actions are completed.
• Prepare reports on permit status, traffic control activities, costs, field inspections, and upcoming project requirements.
• Maintain accurate records for Traffic Management Plans, permits, inspections, approvals, invoices, and project correspondence.
• Support continuous improvement in traffic coordination, permitting, safety, and administrative processes.
• Support the Project Manager and project team with operational, administrative, and project coordination tasks as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Team:

• Previous experience in traffic control coordination, Traffic Management Plan development, permitting, construction coordination, or a related role.
• Experience using Invarion RapidPlan, AutoCAD, or similar traffic planning and design software is preferred.
• Knowledge of traffic control practices, municipal permitting processes, construction zone requirements, and applicable safety standards.
• Experience supporting utility, electrical, civil, road, or infrastructure construction is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, permit applications, and schedule changes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain accurate trackers, records, and project documentation.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with municipalities, clients, subcontractors, field crews, and internal teams.
• Ability to identify issues, develop practical solutions, and respond with a sense of urgency when requirements change.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s licence with the ability to travel to project sites as required.
• A diploma or degree in civil engineering, transportation engineering, construction management, or a related field is considered an asset.
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, environmental compliance, teamwork, and accountability.

Salary: The expected salary for this position is $58,000 - $70,000 annually. Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience and unique skills.