Rail Track Supervisor - Hybrid Role, Lead Crew Safely

PNR RailWorks; Guelph; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Employer RRSP match

Company events

Flexible hybrid work

Job summary

PNR RailWorks in Ontario seeks a Track Supervisor to lead a crew on rail construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will plan activities, review contracts, and coordinate resources to meet production goals while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.

The role demands 5–10 years in railway construction or maintenance, CROR knowledge, supervisory experience, and a strong ability to read drawings.

Qualifications

• Completion of grade twelve (12) or equivalent.
• Five (5) to ten (10) years construction experience on railway and/or maintenance environments including experience with tie changes; constructing, maintaining or repairing track; cutting, drilling or gauging rail; constructing turnouts, distressing rail; rail changes; and other related activities.
• Must have a valid Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) and Track Inspection
• Guideline (TIG) certifications - will provide training if certifications have expired.
• Supervisory experience directing and organizing work for multiple crews of workers.
• Proven track record of having delivered successful projects.
• Must have a valid class five (5) driver’s license or appropriate license as required for the unit.
• Understand the purpose & use of all rail equipment & a sound knowledge of the use of all rail specific hand power tools.
• Must be computer literate & have the ability to do time & equipment entry.
• Must be physically fit, in good condition and have excellent vision, hearing and eye/hand coordination to perform the duties of the job.
• Ability to understand and follow safety rules, policies, procedures and regulations.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specifications.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work as a team to jointly carry out assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• By embracing our Safe Start culture and adhering to industry & company policies & procedures, continuously provide yourself, fellow employee, and the general public a safe working environment.
• Review project contracts & documents and plan work to ensure that the project is constructed in accordance with the contract documents.
• Pre-plan work activities with the Superintendent to develop the best means & methods, including safety action plans.
• Plan and execute day to day operations on assigned projects & ensure that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work – labour, equipment, & material.
• Responsible for crew performance as related to company goals, safety audits, administration of company policies & procedures. Conduct tailgate meetings. Initiate follow up actions as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.
• Conduct daily briefing with crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety & schedule, hazards and to solicit feedback from workers.
• Perform a variety of related administrative task such as production reports, time collection, equipment logs, inspection reports, extra work records, reviews cost reports with team members, & other related project based responsibilities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CROR knowledge

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Job description

PNR RailWorks in Ontario seeks a Track Supervisor to lead a crew on rail construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will plan activities, review contracts, and coordinate resources to meet production goals while maintaining strict adherence to safety standards.

The role demands 5–10 years in railway construction or maintenance, CROR knowledge, supervisory experience, and a strong ability to read drawings.