Bridgetender

Bridges & Structures Bridgetender

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Job Summary
The Bridgetender is utilized to ensure continuous daily operations of the Vancouver Bridge. The role is responsible for controlling traffic lane changes, traffics gates, coordinating lane changes, and ensuring traffic safety by patrolling the bridge hourly and being the first responder in case of a traffic accident.
Major Responsibilities

• Monitor and direct traffic and provide assistance to users
• Make required changes to traffic lanes for rush hour by placing and removing traffic cones, beacons, and gates
• Ensure all vehicles protection (CN and others)
• Initiate emergency procedures in case of accident (e.g., police, ambulance, and towing) and participate in road cleaning operations in case of accident
• Operate all equipment, such as a loader and small power tools for daily tasks
• Clear snow from the approaches to the Victoria Bridge and parking lots
• Perform lawn maintenance along the approaches to the Victoria Bridge, buildings, and parking lots
• Perform maintenance on buildings (inside and outside), such as replacing light bulbs, cleaning gatehouse windows and floors
• Perform maintenance of all equipment and tools, mobile signalling equipment (e.g., replace batteries, lights)
• Perform maintenance and clean vehicles, such as replacing batteries, wipers or tires
• Complete vehicle documents
• Act as the relief team when required
• Support and oversee different work carried out by the CN Victoria Bridge Attendants and contractors

• The role is primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
• The role is stationary and is limited to Vancouver Bridge operations only
• The incumbent has a variable schedule

• Must have a Driving Licence Class 5 issued by the SAAQ
• Must have the skills, knowledge, and physical capacity to operate all the equipment and tools, including a salter truck with a front plow, loader tractor and snowblower
• Must be able to operate a tractor, a lawn mower, brush cutter and trimmer
• Must be able to initiate the emergency procedure established following a situation where external needs are necessary (e.g., ambulance, police, firefighters, coast guard)
• Must have knowledge of activities on the Vancouver Bridge

• Competitive Wages, Benefits, and Pension Plan
• Paid Training and Career Development
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• 24/7 Telemedicine Service
• Employee Share Investment Plan
• Educational Financial Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Extensive Employee Discount Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

• Medical assessment (including drug, hearing, and vision)
• Criminal background check
• Offer Letter

• 4 weeks at CN Campus