Conductor

NS & Eastern Railway Limited; Stellarton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Telemedicine

Fitness Allowance

RRSP/TFSA Savings

EFAP

Job summary

NS & Eastern Railway Limited is seeking a conductor to join our train crew in Canadian rail yards and field locations. The role involves yard switching, train assembly, car movements, and ensuring safe operations in various settings, with travel to client sites as needed.

You must have a high school diploma, be capable of working on-call, tolerate adverse weather, and pass a comprehensive background check. On-site work with competitive benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience as conductor is an asset.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and on-call schedule.

Responsibilities

• Manages and controls movements of cars using signals or radio.
• Operates track switches and changes engine directions within yard or mainline.
• Inspects train condition and prepares daily reports/switch lists.
• Follows railway safety procedures and Transport Canada standards.
• Interacts with railway authorities and performs related tasks.

Skills

On-call availability

Safety procedures

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Category : Transportation and Train Crew

Requisition Number : CONDU008851

• Posted : August 18, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

The conductor will have to perform yard work such as switching cars, making or splitting up the trains, moving the cars, etc. The employee will be a member of a train crew that will perform work in the rail yards or travel to various locations with the train to service our clients.

Why you should join our team:

• To work in a unique and stimulating field
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
• A Group Insurance Programa comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
• Telemedicine Servicesto our employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowanceto promote your health, mental health and wellness.
• Savings Programwe offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to yourRRSP) you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings AccountTFSA, allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
• An employee and family assistance program - EFAP
• To contribute to a sustainable future,as trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

Responsibilities:

The selected individual will perform the following functions:

• Manages and controls the movements of the cars by using lantern, hand and/or flag signals or radio to indicate when to start, stop, back-up or set or release air brakes.
• Operates track switches (visually checks switch condition and direction) to change the direction of the engine or cars within yard limits or on the main railway; may apply or release hand brakes to switch or perform other duties.
• Apply and release hand breaks to perform movements.
• Follows the lists of work, respecting the order of those cars on the train.
• Prepares required daily reports and switch lists, manually or electronically.
• Inspects the condition of the train.
• Follows and complies with the various rules, railway safety procedure and standards of Transport Canada.
• Interacts with the railway authorities.
• Other related tasks.

General Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Have experience or is a qualified conductor (important asset).
• Able to adapt to different situations: work schedule, being on call, over time, tasks to accomplish, etc.
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be prepared to work on call 24/7, weekends, shifts.

If selected for the role, candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including physical examination, drug screening, criminal record verification, and reference checks.