Job Description

JOIN US IN ENABLING TRADE THROUGH CANADA'S LARGEST PORT

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is an arm's-length federal agency responsible for the shared stewardship of the lands and waters that make up the Port of Vancouver, Canada's largest port. Our mandate, as outlined in the Canada Marine Act, is to enable Canada's trade objectives on behalf of all Canadians, ensuring the safe movement of goods through the Port of Vancouver while protecting the environment and considering local communities.


As an organization with a significant impact on communities and businesses across Canada, the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is dedicated to diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. We strive to create a workplace that mirrors the richness of our community, empowering all employees to achieve their full potential.


As a Traffic Attendant, you will be responsible for supporting vehicle and passenger traffic flow at the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority's cruise ship terminal.

What

you'll

do:

Direct vehicles, passengers, and general access to and from the cruise facility at Canada Place. Perform traffic attendant duties as required at Canada Place and cruise staging areas. Requirement to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as recommended by regulatory agencies (i.e. steel toe boots, high-viz vests, etc.) All PPE will be provided by the port authority. Maintain effective communication with passenger agents, ground transportation and service contractors, cruise passengers, and others while balancing the imperatives of customer service and operations efficiency. Complete occurrence reports and/or complete daily logs as required. Perform other assigned duties as required.

What you bring:

You are a team player and quick learner who has demonstrated that you have the ability to organize, problem-solve, and perform duties with minimum supervision. You have excellent verbal and written communications skills along with excellent interpersonal skills. You are frequently described as outgoing, confident, reliable, and assertive, while still maintaining courtesy and a strong customer?service focus. You demonstrate dependability and punctuality in all that you do. You possess knowledge of a second language and a first aid ticket (considered an asset).

What we offer:

We offer a robust total rewards package including:


Market-competitive base salaries

Learning, development, and advancement opportunities
Friendly, unique, and respectful workplace

Normal Hours of Work:

Between 20 to 40 hours per week, including weekends (full time, part time and casual hours available)

Duration

: Approximately from April 202 6 to mid-October 202 6.

Location:

Vancouver, Canada

Job type:

Bargaining Unit, Seasonal, In-person.

Work Conditions

: Traffic Attendants will work on Canada Place grounds within the porte cochere and outside premises. Traffic Attendants will stand during their shifts, and they will be exposed to the weather elements.

To be eligible for this role, candidates must be available to attend mandatory Traffic Attendant training on April 27 and 28, as well as complete a shadow shift on either April 24 or April 29, 2026.

This is Canadian-based employment, and it is expected that all employees maintain legal entitlement to work in Canada. Applicants selected to move forward in the hiring process may be subject to background checks, including but not limited to criminal record, credit, and/or reference checks.


At the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, we are dedicated to employment equity and a workplace reflective of the diversity of our community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous peoples, and members of visible minorities. Reasonable accommodation can be provided in the selection process and while working with the port authority. If you require support applying to our openings, please contact us at careers@portvancouver.com.


We recognize and acknowledge that we are located on the traditional territories of the x?m??k??y??m (Musqueam), S?wx?wu7mesh (Squamish), and s?lilw?ta? (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. To learn more about our Indigenous relations and commitment to reconciliation, please visit our website .