Regional Safety Manager

Railserve; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

RRSP with company match

Job summary

Railserve is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to lead our Environmental, Health & Safety program across U.S. and Canadian operations.

You’ll play a visible leadership role in the field, partnering with site leadership to embed safety into daily operations and ensure regulatory compliance. You should have a Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Business, or related field, 5+ years of safety leadership in rail or heavy operations, and CSP/CRSP is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of safety leadership experience in rail, industrial, or heavy operations.
• Experience working with Class I railroads and rail-served facilities.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in both the U.S. and Canada.
• Proven ability to lead incident investigations and drive safety improvements.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead EH&S program across U.S. and Canadian operations.
• Partner with Operations to improve safety performance, reduce risk, and support safe production.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian safety regulations.
• Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Develop and deliver safety training programs across regions.
• Support new site startups and return-to-work processes.
• Oversee Canadian case management & travel coordination.

Skills

Safety leadership

Incident investigations

Regulatory knowledge

Cross-border ops

Leadership communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Safety, Business, or related field

Job description

RailserveAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.RailserveAs a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best.Who We AreRailserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on‑site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety‑focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently. Learn more at www.railserve.comPosition SummaryRailserve is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to lead our Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) program across U.S. and Canadian operations. This role is critical to driving a strong safety culture, partnering with Operations to improve performance, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements. You’ll play a visible leadership role while working in the field, influencing teams, and helping embed safety into everything we do.What You’ll DoLead and reinforce a proactive, safety-first culture across multiple sitesPartner with Operations to improve safety performance, reduce risk, and support safe productionEnsure compliance with U.S. and Canadian safety regulations and serve as a key contact for regulatory agenciesLead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actionsConduct site audits, risk assessments, and safety evaluations to drive continuous improvementDevelop and deliver safety training programs across regionsSupport new site startups and ensure EH&S requirements are built in from day oneOversee Canadian case management processes, including WCB reporting and return-to-work coordinationBuild strong relationships with site leadership, employees, and customersWhat You BringBachelor’s degree in Safety, Business, or related field5+ years of safety leadership experience in rail, industrial, or heavy operations environmentsExperience working with Class I railroads and rail-served facilitiesStrong knowledge of regulatory requirements in both the U.S. and CanadaProven ability to lead incident investigations, analyze data, and drive safety improvementsExcellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levelsPreferred:CSP or CRSP certificationExperience supporting multi-site or cross-border operationsWork Environment & TravelRegular work in active industrial and rail yard environmentsTravel required: up to 75% initially, stabilizing closer to 50%What We OfferRailserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:Employee Assistance ProgramPaid time off and vacation benefitsRRSP with generous company match and additional annual employer contributionCome Grow With UsDon’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long‑term success.Equal Opportunity EmployerRailserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.