Track Maintenance Foreman

CN360; Wainwright; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Track Maintenance Foreman who enjoys physical labor and working outdoors. This role is crucial for maintaining the safety and integrity of rail infrastructure. You will lead a team in inspecting, repairing, and replacing track components, ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position requires strong leadership skills and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions. Join a company dedicated to building North America’s safest and most inclusive railroad, where your contributions will make a significant impact on the community and environment.

Qualifications

• Must have supervisory experience and be safety-minded.
• Knowledge of welding and rail operating rules is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead crews in maintaining track components and ensuring safety.
• Inspect and approve track work for service readiness.
• Implement safety directives and assist in safety program development.

Skills

Foreman or supervisory experience

Experience in similar working conditions

Collaboration and information sharing

Effective communication

Leadership by example

Welding skills

Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Track Maintenance Foreman

Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like being part of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding career in track maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew, you’ll be part of an ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructure is safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Track Maintenance Foremen is responsible for the maintenance of track components. The position leads crews to ensure that fixtures on the railroad work properly. The incumbent participates in inspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast.

Major Responsibilities

1. Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way to CN’s specifications
2. Supervise and develop track forces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance
3. Inspect track work on completion and approve track for service
4. Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with track standards
5. Implement safety directives
6. Assist in the development of safety programs and goals
7. Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
8. Correct deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
9. Install and repair street and railroad crossings
10. Assist in the replacement and repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
11. Help to unload ballast as well as unload and distribute track material
12. Sort used track material for loading, which may be loaded by hand
13. Clear brush, vegetation, snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way
14. Establish and maintain drainage
15. Clean up after work completion
16. Comply with track safety standards, Operating Rules, and Safe work procedures
17. Complete work, material inventory, and inspections reports

Working Conditions

• Must be available to work shifts, away from home on various work cycles, and occasional overtime
• Ability to work outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions, involving physical work
• Must be able to perform repetitive physical activities
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds (22 kg) frequently and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
• Must have good eye-hand coordination and grasping

Requirements

• Foreman or supervisory experience
• Experience in similar working conditions
• High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Communicates with impact
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Leads by example for the safety and security of all
• Considers ESG principles in all operations
• Welding skills*
• Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules*

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

Training

Upon hiring, the position attends formal and on-the-job training. The incumbent is required to complete the training program successfully. The position receives classroom training over a period of 4 weeks at 40 hours per week. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machine operator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team at [e-mail].

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.