Rail Access Coordinator

Ledcor; Markham; On-site; CAD 77,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor is seeking a Rail Corridor Access Coordinator in Markham/Scarborough, Ontario to plan, coordinate and manage rail corridor access for construction and maintenance projects. You will work with project teams, contractors and Metrolinx to secure approvals, schedule flagging resources, and ensure compliance with all corridor access, safety and operational requirements.

You will maintain records, prepare RCAPs/RCARs and coordinate with regulators and corridor owners to minimize disruptions

Qualifications

• College diploma, technical diploma, or post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Coordination, Transportation Infrastructure, or related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in corridor access coordination, rail operations, project coordination, construction coordination, or infrastructure environments.
• Experience with Metrolinx, GO Transit, CN, CP, or rail corridor environments is a strong asset.
• Knowledge of rail corridor access planning, flagging coordination, track access procedures, and operational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and manage rail corridor access requirements for construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare RCAPs and coordinate access requirements, documenting and communicating impacts and safety considerations.
• Use NAPT and Vault to create, track, and flag access bookings and ensure compliance with scheduling.
• Submit and manage RCARs and flagging requests, coordinating approvals and timely documentation.
• Coordinate and maintain Flagging Outlooks and communicate resource availability to stakeholders.
• Review Metrolinx scope plans and machine movement plans for consistency with access requests.
• Coordinate and support submissions for Metrolinx Ground Disturbance Permits and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Act as primary contact with Metrolinx, corridor owners, municipalities, regulators, utilities, and contractors.
• Monitor field activities to ensure compliance and address access-related concerns.
• Maintain records of approvals, permits, schedules, bookings, and communications; provide status updates to leadership.
• Lead or participate in CWZ risk assessment development and approval.

Skills

Organizational skills

Scheduling skills

Document management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

College diploma / technical diploma or post-secondary education in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

NAPT

Job description

The Rail Corridor Access Coordinator is responsible for planning, coordinating, and managing access to active rail corridors to support the safe and efficient execution of construction and maintenance activities. This role works closely with project teams, contractors, Metrolinx stakeholders, and corridor operators to secure approvals, coordinate flagging resources, and ensure compliance with all corridor access, safety, and operational requirements. The position plays a critical role in minimizing service disruptions while enabling the successful delivery of infrastructure projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Plan, coordinate, and manage rail corridor access requirements for construction, maintenance, and infrastructure projects. Develop access schedules and sequencing plans that align with project milestones while minimizing impacts to rail operations and stakeholders.
• Prepare, review, and coordinate Rail Corridor Access Plans (RCAPs), ensuring all access requirements, operational impacts, and safety considerations are accurately documented and communicated.
• Utilize the Network Access Planning Tool (NAPT) and Vault systems to create, track, and flag access bookings, ensuring resource availability and compliance with corridor scheduling requirements.
• Submit and manage Rail Corridor Access Requests (RCARs) and flagging requests, coordinating approvals and ensuring all required documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Coordinate and maintain Flagging Outlooks, ensuring adequate flagging resources are identified, scheduled, and communicated to project stakeholders.
• Review and coordinate Metrolinx Scope Plans, Work Plans, and Machine Movement Plans, ensuring consistency with approved access requests and operational requirements.
• Work in accordance with Metrolinx Work Planning Standards (WPS) and applicable rail corridor procedures, policies, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate and support submissions for Metrolinx Ground Disturbance Permits, ensuring all excavation and ground disturbance activities comply with regulatory and project requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact with Metrolinx, corridor owners, municipalities, regulators, utilities, contractors, and other third-party stakeholders regarding corridor access planning and approvals.
• Coordinate with construction teams to ensure access conditions, restrictions, work windows, and safety requirements are clearly communicated and adhered to in the field.
• Lead or participate in Flagging Utilization Meetings, providing updates on upcoming work activities, resource requirements, and schedule changes.
• Attend and support corridor planning meetings, including T-14, T-8, and T-2 Flagging Meetings, ensuring project readiness and alignment with corridor access schedules.
• Participate in MTC (Major Track Closure) Readiness Meetings, coordinating project requirements, access logistics, and operational impacts to support successful closure execution.
• Monitor field activities to confirm compliance with approved corridor access permits, plans, and safety requirements, while addressing any access-related concerns or conflicts.
• Maintain accurate records of access approvals, permits, schedules, bookings, flagging requests, and stakeholder communications. Provide regular reporting and status updates to project leadership and clients.
• Lead or Participate in the development and approval of the Risk Assessment for the Continue Work Zone (CWZ)

Qualifications:

• College diploma, technical diploma, or post-secondary education in Construction Management, Civil Engineering Technology, Project Coordination, Transportation Infrastructure, or a related field.
• 2-4 years of experience in corridor access coordination, rail operations, project coordination, construction coordination, or infrastructure-related environments.
• Experience working within Metrolinx, GO Transit, CN, CP, or other rail corridor environments is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of rail corridor access planning, flagging coordination, track access procedures, and operational requirements.
• Experience preparing and managing access requests, permits, approvals, and stakeholder coordination activities.
• Familiarity with Network Access Planning Tool (NAPT), RCAR processes, flagging requests, or similar rail access management systems is preferred.
• Understanding of Metrolinx Work Planning Standards (WPS), Ground Disturbance Permits, and rail safety requirements is considered an asset.
• Strong organizational, scheduling, and document management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working alongside municipalities, regulators, contractors, operations teams, and corridor owners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and Teams.

Work Conditions:

• Site based position in Markham and Scarborough, Ontario

Compensation

$76,500.00 - $102,000.00

This is the expected base pay range for this role. Individual base pay will be determined based on a variety of factors including experience, knowledge, skills, education and location.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Additional Information

Ledcor builds and maintains infrastructure in various industries including oil and gas, transportation, and mining. We’re experts in all infrastructure construction and maintenance related projects. Our vast projects include: full-scale contract mining, earthworks, foundations, highways, bridges, roads, waterways and resources, airports, rapid transit, underground utilities, pipelines, independent power projects and site reclamation.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.