Railway Labourer

North American Rail Solutions; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 2,755,000 - 4,133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health, Dental, Vision

Employer-paid lodging

Pension contributions

Vacation/holiday pay

Boot allowance

PPE provided

Job summary

North American Rail Solutions is seeking a Labourer to maintain and repair railway tracks across Western Canada. You will help replace rails, ties, and fences, and assist in aligning and surfacing the track as required.

This full-time seasonal role involves travel 5–21 days at a time, responding to outages, and working in varied weather conditions. Competitive pay, lodging, benefits, pension contributions, and growth opportunities are provided.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to travel to remote locations as needed.
• Shift availability for all shifts.
• Self-sufficiency until first paycheck and willingness to share a hotel room.
• Valid non-GDL Class 5/driver license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair railway tracks, including rails, ties, and fences.
• Adjust track alignment and surface to meet specifications.
• Respond to track outages and emergencies as needed.

Skills

Track maintenance

Heavy lifting

eRailSafe badge

Driver's license

Criminal background check

Job description

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 6:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 5:59 AM

Full-time Seasonal

Location: This position requires travel throughout Western Canada from 5-21 days at a time depending on the shift.

Reporting to the Foreman, the Labourer maintains and repairs railway tracks. Duties can include replacing and repairing various track components including rails, railway ties, and fences and adjusting the alignment and the surface of the track as well as responding to emergencies and track outages.

Safety First: Our commitment to your well-being means you can focus on the job without worry.

Explore Beyond the Rails: Our work environment extends across vast landscapes - majestic mountains, dense forests, and serene lakes.

Off the Beaten Path: Regular out-of-town assignments mean you'll wake up to new horizons.

Climb, Bend, Lift: Forget the treadmill! It's a workout with a view.

Weather Warriors: Rain or shine, you'll be out there.

What We Offer

• Fair Compensation: Enjoy competitive hourly pay with scheduled increases.
• Work Amidst Natural Beauty: Our job sites are some of the most picturesque spots in Canada.
• Unionized Workplace: Join a supportive community of colleagues.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Extended Health, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Mental Health Support: Access additional resources when needed.
• Secure Your Future: Employer-paid pension contribution for every hour worked and biweekly paychecks.
• Vacation and Holiday Perks: Receive 10% paid-out vacation and holiday pay.
• Comfort Away from Home: Employer-paid lodgings and a competitive Live Out Allowance (LOA).
• Gear Up with Style: Generous Boot Allowance and top-notch company provided Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Exclusive Discounts: Access employee discounts with corporate partners.
• Career Growth: Learn new skills and advance within our dynamic team.
• Training Included if Required: Essential knowledge from Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR) to Crane Fundamentals to First Aid & CPR.
• Safety Culture: Join a team where safety is paramount.
• Work with Friends: Colleagues become friends as we build tracks and create memories.
• Overtime Possibilities: Never guaranteed but often there are opportunities for those who want to go the extra mile.

Job Requirements

• Flexibility: Ability and willingness to travel to remote work locations as needed.
• Shift Availability: Be prepared to work all shifts.
• Self-Sufficiency: Support yourself until your first paycheck arrives and willingness to SHARE a hotel room.
• Valid (non-GDL) Class 5 Driver's License: You'll need a non-GDL valid class 5 driver's or Class G license at minimum plus a clean driver's abstract to operate company vehicles.
• Metatarsal Work Boots: Willingness to invest in 8-inch metatarsal work boots (not basic work boots) for safety.
• Fit-For-Duty: Pass criminal record check, drug and fitness screening, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• eRailSafe badge: Pass all required eRail badge training and testing.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• This work involves:
  • pulling track spikes
  • applying rail anchors
  • shoveling crushed rock
  • bending & lifting to 50 lbs on a regular basis
  • repetitive tasks
  • Various loading and unloading of heavy materials such as tools and equipment (spikes, tie plates, joint bars etc.) to and from various vehicles and machine
• Prepare, use and maintain various common and specialized hand tools for assigned work
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge
• Clearing railway crossings of brush and tall grass using handheld tools and equipment