Track Labourer

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd.; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules

Technical and Leadership Training

Award Winning Safety Culture

Employee Ownership Program

Group Life, AD&D & LTDisability

Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9y

Job summary

Cando Rail & Terminals Ltd. is hiring Track Maintainers to inspect, maintain, and clear track for our short line and customer sites in Winnipeg. You will replace and repair track components, respond to outages, and help keep our rail network safe and reliable.

Ideal candidates will have track inspection certification and hands-on experience with rail maintenance equipment. A valid driver’s license and safety clearances are required, with training programs and a strong safety culture supported by

Qualifications

• Qualified track inspector certification required.
• Experience operating rail maintenance equipment such as hi-rails, ballast regulators, loaders, and rail drills is an asset.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass drug/alcohol testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular track inspections and perform repairs and maintenance.
• Ensure switches, crossings, and flangeways are cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted.
• Maintain tools and small machines to keep equipment in good working order.
• Perform job hazard analyses and report unsafe conditions for immediate repair.
• Manage paperwork for purchasing supplies, equipment, and fuel related to maintenance work.
• Ensure work reports are completed and documented (log books, maintenance reports, inspection reports, audits, purchase orders, fuel sheets).
• Perform other track activities as required by the customer.

Skills

Track inspection & maintenance

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Physical fitness

Driver's license & certifications

Education

Qualified Track Inspector

Tools

Hi-rails

Ballast regulator

Loaders

Bobcats

Snowblowers

Rail drills

Spikers

Job description

Job Category: Infrastructure/Construction/Rail Maintenance

Requisition Number: TRACK001709

• Posted : August 13, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Winnipeg, MB R0E1J0, CAN

Description

Track Maintainers with Cando provide track inspection, maintenance, and clearing services for the short line and various customer sites If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 50 operations, we are the 3 largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

• Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
• Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
• Award Winning Safety Culture
• Employee Ownership Program
• Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
• Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Job Description

Track Maintainers with Cando provide track inspection, maintenance, and clearing services for the short line and various customers sites. Track Maintainers duties can include replacing and repairing various track components including rails, railway ties, fences and adjusting the alignment and the surface of the track as well as responding to emergencies and track outages.

• Conduct regular track inspections and perform general repairs and maintenance
• Ensure switches, crossings, and flangeways are cleaned, lubricated, and adjusted
• Perform regular maintenance on all tools and small machines ensuring that all equipment is kept in good working order
• Conduct job hazard analysis, report unsafe working conditions, and ensure they are repaired immediately
• Manage all paperwork associated with purchasing supplies, equipment, and fuel related to the maintenance work
• Ensure work reports are completed and documented as required (eg. Log books, maintenance reports, inspection reports, audits, purchase orders, fuel sheets)
• Perform other track activities as required by the customer

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

• Skilled and knowledgeable in the appropriate inspection, maintenance, and repair techniques required to ensure the rail line is safe for operation and in compliance with all required standards
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds and levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, and the public
• Demonstrate initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace
• Physically fit including the ability to work in adverse weather conditions
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license, Canadian Rail Operating Rules certification and other clearances required to perform the role including clear drug and alcohol testing

Education & Experience

• Qualified Track Inspector
• Experience operating various types of equipment such as hi-rails, ballast regulator/snow fighters, loaders, bobcats, snowblowers, tie tampers, rail drills, and spikers is an asset

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The qualifications are provided so interested candidates understand of the level of expertise required in this position.