Labourer / Flagger

**About Backwoods**

Backwoods Energy Services is 100% Indigenous-owned and provides construction services to the oil, gas, and utility industries in north-western Alberta. We are the one of the largest Indigenous community owned companies in Alberta and focus on building lasting client relationships with a commitment to safety excellence and quality service. Our business consists of five operating divisions: Civil Works and Clearing, Environmental Services, Pipeline and Integrity Maintenance, Matting Supply and Installation and Security Services. Our mission is to drive economic opportunity by empowering Indigenous people and communities.

**Traffic Control – Flagger / Labourer (Split‑Shift Position)**

We are seeking reliable and safety‑focused Flaggers to support traffic control operations on active construction sites.

**Position Overview**

Flaggers are responsible for directing vehicle and pedestrian traffic, setting up and maintaining traffic control equipment, and ensuring a safe work zone for crews and the public.

**Schedule**

• Monday–Friday, with occasional weekend shifts
• Split shifts: **04:00–08:00 and 15:00–19:00**

**Wage**

**This position will pay between $21-22/hr to start.**

**Key Duties**

• Direct traffic using stop/slow paddles, hand signals, radios, and signage.
• Set up, maintain, and remove cones, barricades, delineators as required.
• Communicate clearly using verbal instructions, radios, and hand signals.
• Work safely in all weather conditions and high‑traffic environments.

**Requirements**

• Physically able to stand for extended periods.
• Reliable, punctual, and safety‑driven.