Train Conductor

Western Labrador Rail Services (WLRS); Wabush; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Telemedicine

Fitness Allowance

RRSP & TFSA

EFAP

Job summary

Western Labrador Rail Service Inc. is seeking a conductor to join a unionized team at our Wabush/Labrador City site. The role focuses on safe train and railcar movements, pre-shift briefings, and adherence to Transport Canada regulations.

The schedule is 14 on/14 off or 13/15 with 12-hour days, with priority for candidates living in Newfoundland and Labrador. Responsibilities include operating handbrakes, coordinating with authorities, and performing daily reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Is or has recently been a qualified railway conductor.
• Prepared to work in adverse weather conditions and on-call 24 hours during the 13/14-day cycle.

Responsibilities

• Understand and comply with all company and government safety rules and standards (e.g., Transport Canada).
• Safely manage, control, and communicate train and railcar movements using radio and written authorizations.
• Manually operate track switches and handbrakes, connect hoses, and conduct safety inspections in all weather.
• Read, interpret and execute work lists and prepare required daily reports (manual/electronic).
• Attend and conduct job briefings before and during duty, coordinating with railway authorities.
• Perform other related tasks as required.

Job description

Job Category: Transportation and Train Crew

Requisition Number: TRAIN009047

• Full-Time

Locations

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• Travel Required : Yes

Description

The conductor is a member of a train crew, responsible for the safe movement of trains and railway cars. The conductor will have to perform work safely such as manually making up or splitting up the railcars on the train, manually securing the train by applying handbrakes, controlling the movement to load railway cars with product, obtaining authorizations, etc.

Company: Western Labrador Rail Service Inc.
Work location: Wabush / Labrador City (NL)
Salary: According to the collective agreement
Status: Permanent - Unionized
Schedule: 14 on / 14 off or 13/15 - 12 hours per day
Priority will be given to candidates living in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Why you should join our team:

• To work in aunique and stimulatingfield
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
  • A group Insurance Programa comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
  • Telemedicine Servicesfor employees and their families.
  • Fitness Allowanceto promote health, mental health and wellness.
  • Savings Programs -we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to yourRRSP). you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings AccountTFSA, allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
  • An employee and family assistance program - EFAP
• To contribute to a sustainable future,as trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

Responsibilities:

The Conductor performs the following tasks:

• Understand and comply with all rules, regulations, safety procedures and standards from the company and several government agencies, including Transport Canada.
• Safely manage, control, and communicate the movements of the train and railcars using radio and by written authorization.
• In all weather conditions, manually operate track switches, apply, and release handbrakes, connect hoses, and perform safety inspections.
• Read, interpret, and execute work lists.
• Prepare required daily reports, both manually and/or electronically.
• Successfully perform job briefings before and during duty and interacts effectively with the railway authorities.
• Other related tasks.

General Requirements:

• Must possess a high school diploma.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Is or has recently been a qualified railway conductor.
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• During the 13 or 14-day work cycle, must be prepared to work on call on a 24hour basis.

If selected for the role, candidates will be required to undergo a comprehensive background check, including physical examination, drug screening, criminal record verification, and reference checks.