Signalman

PNR RailWorks; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,104 - 67,502; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

RRSP match

Company events

Competitive Time Off Policy

Job summary

PNR RailWorks is seeking a Foreman to lead a crew on rail projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will review project docs, coordinate resources, and communicate with customers and contractors to deliver reliable results.

The role requires hands-on supervision, strong leadership, and the ability to manage field teams across demanding sites, including safety-sensitive environments and remote work settings.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years experience as a signaling foreman.
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent is required.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license is required.
• Valid certification in Canadian Railway Operating Rules is required.
• Training in First Aid, WHMIS, Confined Space, CSTS is preferred.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to organize, develop, execute and communicate vision, plan, schedules and goals to crew.

Responsibilities

• Reviews contracts, project docs and plans to ensure work is built to latest specs.
• Operates assigned machinery and equipment; may pivot to general site tasks as needed.
• Pre-plans work activities with Superintendent to develop safety plans and execution methods.
• Plans day-to-day operations and ensures resources are in place for timely completion.
• Supports crew performance and enforces safety and company policies.

Skills

Signaling foreman experience

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Tools handling

Education

Grade 12 or equivalent

Ontario G driver's license

Canadian Railway Operating Rules certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Hand and power tools

Job description

Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, the Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals for safety, quality, profitability and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction.

Job ID: 19996

Benefits Offering

• Company events
• Health & Dental Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer RRSP match
• Competitive Time Off Policy

Compensation

• Unionised role
• Salary Range: $40.27 - $48.90

Position Summary

Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, the Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals for safety, quality, profitability and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Reviews all contracts, project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications.
• Operates assigned machinery and equipment while remaining flexible to seamlessly pivot to general site tasks, manual labor, pulling cable, and other team activities as required by remote and isolated project demands
• Pre-plans work activities with Superintendent to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans.
• Plans the day to day operations on assigned project and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work i.e., labour, equipment and material.
• Takes responsibility for crew performance as related to company goals, safety audits, administration of company policies and procedures.
• Conducts tailgate meetings.
• Initiates follow up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.
• Conducts daily briefing with crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, hazards, and to solicit feedback from the workers.
• Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by modeling, providing education and enforcing safe work practices, Company policies and procedures.
• Ensures that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.
• Communicates with customer and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Communicates with contractors or sub-contractors to coordinate work, goals, etc.
• Performs a variety of related administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders and updating project files.
• Performs other related administrative or project based duties as assigned.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Signaling foreman
• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.
• Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license
• 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 communication 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.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Standing and walking around the project site.
• Frequent bending, lifting, digging, shoveling and moving of objects on site;
• Field environment and subject to all weather conditions.
• Working in and around live commuter trains, high voltage, confined space, safety sensitive cabling.
• Day, evening and weekend shift work.
• Travel Required

Company Overview

This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.