Track Maintenance Assistant Foreman Growth & Union Benefits

RailWorks; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unionized Position

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Room for advancement provided

Job summary

PNR RailWorks is seeking an Assistant Foreman to help manage a crew on rail projects in Ottawa. The role focuses on safety, quality, profitability, and meeting schedules while ensuring client satisfaction.

You will repair and maintain turnout and track components, supervise workers, and ensure documentation complies with the quality system. A strong safety mindset and clear communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of related experience in construction.
• Knowledge of track construction and maintenance.
• Ability to read and understand project documents including schedules and railway plans.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to supervise others and clearly communicate to crew.
• Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions of the work.
• Strong client relations skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Embrace safety culture and adhere to policies.
• Repair/replace turnout components (switch points, frogs, plates).
• Repair/replace track components (rail, ties, plates, spikes).
• Observe conditions of track, beds, and right-of-way to detect and report defects.
• Operate company vehicles/equipment and maintain units.
• Perform duties assigned by Track Maintenance Foreman.
• Assist with resource planning for timely completion (labor, tools, equipment, material).
• Maintain safety at all times and enforce safe practices.

Skills

3+ years experience

Track construction

Track maintenance

Reading documents

Instruction following

Supervisory ability

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Job description

PNR RailWorks is seeking an Assistant Foreman to help manage a crew on rail projects in Ottawa. The role focuses on safety, quality, profitability, and meeting schedules while ensuring client satisfaction.

You will repair and maintain turnout and track components, supervise workers, and ensure documentation complies with the quality system. A strong safety mindset and clear communication are essential.