Rail Signaling Foreman: Lead Field Crew

RailWorks Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,475 - 67,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company events

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP match

Competitive time off policy

Job summary

RailWorks is seeking a Foreman to lead a field crew on railway construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, profitability, and schedule adherence to meet client goals.

Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, you will plan daily activities, coordinate resources, supervise workers, and maintain open communication with customers and contractors to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Signaling foreman
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid certification in Canadian Railway Operating Rules
• Training in First Aid, WHMIS, Confined Space, CSTS
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to organize, develop, execute and communicate vision, plan, schedules and goals to crew
• Strong customer relations skills
• Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
• Ability to perform physical work in a field environment including bending, lifting, carrying
• Ability to utilize hand and power tools
• Excellent vision and hearing
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and common sense
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as a contributing and essential team player

Responsibilities

• Reviews contracts, project docs and plans to ensure field work matches latest specs
• Operates machinery and pivots to general site tasks as needed
• Pre-plans work with Superintendent to develop safety action plans
• Plans day-to-day operations and ensures resources are in place for timely completion
• Takes responsibility for crew performance and safety
• Conducts tailgate meetings
• Initiates follow-up actions including training and orientation
• Conducts daily briefings with crew on goals, safety and schedule
• Maintains dedication to safety and enforces policies
• Ensures proper safety equipment is available and used
• Communicates with customers to ensure satisfaction
• Co-ordinates with contractors to meet goals
• Performs related admin tasks such as reports, timesheets, logs, change orders
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Education

Grade 12

Canadian Railway Operating Rules certification

First Aid

WHMIS

CSTS

Confined Space

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

RailWorks is seeking a Foreman to lead a field crew on railway construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, profitability, and schedule adherence to meet client goals.

Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, you will plan daily activities, coordinate resources, supervise workers, and maintain open communication with customers and contractors to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.