Assistant Track Foreman

CN360; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Track Foreman where you will play a crucial role in maintaining rail infrastructure. This position offers a dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and teamwork. You will lead crews in inspecting and repairing track components, ensuring that trains operate safely and efficiently. With opportunities for training and development, this role is perfect for individuals who enjoy physical work outdoors and are committed to safety standards. If you're ready to make a difference in rail operations and be part of a dedicated team, this is the job for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail operations and track maintenance is essential.
• Must have a valid driver's license and strong leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain track structure to ensure safety and compliance.
• Supervise track crews and ensure quality maintenance work.
• Implement safety programs and directives for the team.

Skills

Foreman or supervisory experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Safety-conscious mindset

Welding skills

Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Assistant Track Foreman

Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like being part of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding career in track maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew, you’ll be part of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructure is safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Assistant Track Maintenance Foremen is responsible for the maintenance of track components. The position leads crews to ensure that fixtures on the railroad work properly. The incumbent participates in inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast.

Major Responsibilities

1. Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way to CN’s specifications
2. Supervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance
3. Inspect track work on completion and approve track for service
4. Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
5. Implement safety directives
6. Assist in the development of safety programs and goals
7. Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
8. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
9. Install and repair street and railroad crossings
10. Assist in the replacement and repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
11. Help to unload ballast as well as unload and distribute track material
12. Sort used track material for loading by hand
13. Clear brush, vegetation, snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way
14. Establish and maintain drainage
15. Clean up after work completion
16. Comply with track safety standards, Operating Rules, and Safe work procedures
17. Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work shifts, away from home on various work cycles, and occasional overtime
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions, involving physical work
• Must be able to perform repetitive physical activities
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (22 kg) frequently and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
• Good eye-hand coordination and grasping skills

Requirements

• Foreman or supervisory experience
• Experience in similar working conditions
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Safety-conscious mindset and ability to lead by example
• Consideration of ESG principles in operations
• Welding skills* (asset)
• Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules* (asset)

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset.

Training

Upon hiring, the position attends formal and on-the-job training. The incumbent must successfully complete the training program, which includes classroom training over 4 weeks (40 hours per week) primarily on health and safety rules and basic machine operator procedures. Successful completion of training is mandatory for employment continuation.

This position is unionized, and pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler, transporting over 300 million tons of goods annually across North America. Connecting Canada’s coasts with the U.S. through a 19,500-mile rail network, CN has been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. Committed to social responsibility and environmental stewardship, CN focuses on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad. We encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply, even if they don’t meet every listed requirement. For accommodations during the recruitment process, contact [e-mail].

As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected classes. Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please check your email regularly for updates.

About the company

CN360 is an automotive lighting manufacturer specializing in LED headlight bulbs and various LED products. Contact: [e-mail]