Trainmaster

Genesee & Wyoming Inc.; Schefferville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Telemedicine services

Fitness allowance

RRSP/TFSA savings plan

Employee and family assistance

Job summary

Knob Lake & Timmins Railway seeks a Trainmaster to supervise multiple teams in the transportation department and support customer service and railway operations. The role requires coordinating train movements, ensuring safety, and maintaining documentation.

You will oversee scheduling, performance reviews, and disciplinary processes in alignment with the collective agreement. The successful candidate will have a college degree or relevant railway operations experience, five years in the railway

Qualifications

• College degree in Administration and/or Management or relevant railway operations experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years in the railway industry.
• CROR qualification required.
• Bilingual in French & English; advanced level an asset.
• Supervisory experience in any field.
• Flexible with working hours and outdoors in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment for the department.
• Oversee safety compliance and report incidents.
• Plan scheduling and crew calls; participate in management and safety calls.
• Coordinate train movements and operational tasks.
• Prepare reports and track data.
• Lead performance reviews and coaching for employees.
• Manage flights and scheduling documentation.

Skills

Team supervision

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Customer service

Data reporting

MS Office

Education

Diploma in Administration

CROR qualification

Tools

MS Office

Databases

Job description

Trainmaster is responsible for managing and supervising the work of several teams in the transportation department and has a supporting role in various responsibilities related to customer service and the operation process for the railway.

Company

Knob Lake & Timmins Railway

Work location

Schefferville (Qc)

(Fly-in/Fly-out 14/14 rotation if no local suitable candidates)

Salary

According to the company salary scale.

Status

Permanent

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Work in a unique and stimulating industry that plays a vital role in connecting communities.
• Access comprehensive training and career development programs to support your growth and success.
• Enjoy a competitive benefits package, designed to support your well-being and financial security.
• Make a meaningful impact on sustainability, as rail transport is one of the most environmentally friendly modes of transportation in Canada.

Perks & Benefits

• Full comprehensive coverage through a group insurance plan including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
• Telemedicine services for employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowance to promote your health, mental health and wellness.
• Savings Program offering an opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to your RRSP) you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account TFSA, allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
• Employee and family assistance program

Responsibilities

The Trainmaster performs the following tasks:

• Maintains a safe working environment for the entire department.
• See to the employees’ safety, ensuring concerns or accidents are reported. that safety policies are always respected and that there is 100% rule compliance.
• Manages the transportation teams, plans the scheduling and crew calling, participates in various management and safety conference calls.
• Elaborates, supports, and coordinates the operations and train movements.
• Perform various administrative tasks, create or maintain regular reports and rigorous data tracking.
• Manage the teams while following the collective agreement in force while being responsible for leading disciplinary issues.
• Lead regularly scheduled employee performance reviews and provide rigorous new hire training feedback, coaching and tracking.
• Manages the crew flights and ensures documentation remains up to date for flights and scheduling.
• Manage the requirements of different customer expectations and improve the processes in place as needed.
• Provides professional customer service, remaining in continuous communication with customers and partners.
• Provide ongoing support to the railway track maintenance department managers.
• All other related tasks.

General Requirements

• College degree in Administration and/or Management or have relevant experience in the railway industry (operations).
• Have at least five (5) years of experience in the railway industry.
• Qualification in railway operating rules (CROR)
• Flexible with your working hours to see all of your various teams and clients.
• Bilingual in oral and written - French & English – (minimum required, advanced level an asset)
• Supervisory experience in any field.
• Possess great flexibility to adapt in a changing environment.
• Prepared to occasionally work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Proficient in MS OFFICE and various databases.
• All other related tasks.

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.