Rail Traffic Controller

Siemens; Dorval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Mobility Canada in Dorval, Quebec, is seeking a Rail Traffic Controller. The role requires fluent French and English, availability for evenings, overnights, and weekends, and a strong commitment to safety and accuracy.

You will plan and coordinate train movements, issue authorities, monitor operations, and deliver reliable service across Canada. A background in railway operations or related fields is valued; the company supports growth and diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Above-average computer skills including Microsoft 365 and specialized software.
• Strong verbal and written communication, especially for radio communications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Rail Traffic Controller certification and medical/drug testing.
• Ability to make sound decisions in time-critical environments.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining accuracy.
• Railway industry experience or related roles is an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safe movement of trains and on-track equipment.
• Plan and schedule train movements.
• Issue and communicate authorities governing train movements.
• Coordinate train meets safely and efficiently.
• Optimize rail network performance and resource use.
• Record information accurately in traffic control systems.
• Maintain knowledge of operating rules, signals and railway operations.
• Enter required data and operational information accurately.
• Help resolve issues within the assigned territory.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

French-English bilingual

Radio communications

Computer skills

Decision making

Multitasking

Railway experience

Tools

Microsoft 365

Specialized software

Job description

Change the future with us.We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.

Change the future with us.We are looking for dedicated and talented people who tackle ever-changing challenges, customer needs, and questions from colleagues with clever concepts and creativity. We embrace change and work with curious minds re-inventing the future of work. Join us and let us focus together on what’s truly important: making lives better with new ideas and the latest technology around the world.

Why you’ll love working for Siemens!

• Solve the world’s most significant problems – Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
• Engaging, challenging, and fast evolving, cutting edge technological environment.
• Opportunities to advance your career and mentorship programs on a local and global scale.
• Competitive total rewards package.
• Profit sharing available.
• Rewarding vacation entitlement with the opportunity to buy and sell your vacation depending on your lifestyle.
• Contribute to our social responsibility initiatives focused on access to education, access to technology and sustaining communities and make a positive impact on the community.
• Participate in our celebrations, social events and offsite business events.
• Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them!
• Employee perks and discounts.
• Diversity and inclusivity focused.

Siemens is proud to be an eight-time award winner of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers 2022, Canada’s Top Employers for Young People 2022 and Greater Toronto's Top Employers 2022.

What will you need to succeed!

Railways operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. This shift-based position requires availability for evening, overnight, and weekend shifts.

• Above-average computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft 365 environment and specialized software.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly for radio communications.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification as a Rail Traffic Controller under the Canadian Rail Operating Rules, including meeting medical requirements and completing drug and alcohol testing.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a time-critical environment.
• Ability to multitask while maintaining a high degree of accuracy.
• Previous experience in the railway industry, air traffic control, dispatching, shift work, or a similar environment is considered an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English is required.

What will you do!

• Ensure the safe movement of trains and on-track equipment.
• Plan and schedule train movements.
• Issue and communicate authorities governing train movements.
• Coordinate train meets safely and efficiently.
• Optimize rail network performance and resource use.
• Record information accurately in traffic control systems.
• Maintain current knowledge of operating rules, signals, and railway operations.
• Enter required data and operational information accurately.
• Help resolve issues within the assigned territory.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

The successful candidate for this position must be fluent in French and English (oral and written) to perform the duties and responsibilities of the role.

• The role requires interaction with French and/or English speaking customers and suppliers across Canada and/or abroad.
• The role requires regular interaction with Siemens colleagues based in Quebec, Ontario, nationally and internationally.

About Us.

We share our ideas and champion the people behind them.

Siemens Mobility is a separately managed company of Siemens AG. As a leader in transport solutions for more than 175 years, Siemens Mobility is constantly innovating its portfolio. Its core areas include rolling stock, rail automation and electrification, a comprehensive software portfolio, turnkey systems as well as related services. With digital products and solutions, Siemens Mobility is enabling mobility operators worldwide to make infrastructure intelligent, increase value sustainably over the entire lifecycle, enhance passenger experience and guarantee availability. In fiscal year 2022, which ended on September 30, 2022, Siemens Mobility posted revenue of €9.7 billion and had around 38,200 employees worldwide. Further information is available at: www.siemens.com/mobility. In Canada, Siemens Mobility has been providing solutions to the transportation industry for more than 40 years, including railway infrastructure maintenance services on the rail networks in Quebec and Ontario, light rail vehicles in Edmonton and Calgary, trainsets delivered to VIA Rail Canada, new trainsets for Ontario Northland that will bring back Northeastern passenger rail to Ontario that are expected to be delivered in 2026, an order for locomotives for Montreal’s exo and the rail electrification and overall system maintenance of the light rail transit network in Kitchener-Waterloo. Our footprint also includes dispatching services operated from Dorval, Québec, to more than 25 railways across Canada covering over 3,400 miles of track. Today, Siemens Mobility provides customers with full-service capabilities for the entire life cycle of their projects to help evolve our growing cities while supporting Canada’s sustainability goals. To learn more about Siemens Mobility, visit our website at Siemens Mobility | Canada | Siemens Mobility Canada

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