Yard Controller Help Desk

TRANSITNEXT M&R INC.; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working culture

Flexible benefits

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Rail Operations Controller to oversee movements and access within the Walkley Yard MSF, ensuring safe, compliant dispatch and service reliability. You will monitor control systems, coordinate with field teams, and respond to incidents to minimize delays.

The role requires a technical education and several years in rail operations, with strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. A 24/7 schedule and on-site work in Canada are expected.

Qualifications

• Six years’ experience in Canadian rail regulations or rail operations, or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally, and to build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee rail vehicle movements and track access within MSF and yard limits.
• Operate and monitor control systems such as SCADA, Siemens dispatch systems, and CCTV.
• Coordinate train dispatching, service launches, and work-zone access with TOCC and field personnel.
• Provide operational leadership and support to Vehicle Technicians and participate in safety reporting.

Skills

Rail operations oversight

Team leadership

Discipline under pressure

Stakeholder coordination

Education

High School Diploma with 2-year technical diploma

Tools

Siemens dispatch systems

SCADA

S&TCs

CCTV

Job description

Job Description Overview

Join AtkinsRéalis and play a critical role in supporting safe and efficient rail operations within the Walkley Yard and Trillium Line Maintenance and Storage Facility (MSF). As part of the rail operations team, you will oversee rail vehicle movements, monitor critical operating systems, coordinate with operational stakeholders, and help maintain the highest standards of safety, performance, and service reliability. Your Role Control and direct all personnel, rail vehicles, maintenance vehicles, and track access activities within the MSF and yard limits to ensure safe operations and compliance with operating rules and safety-critical procedures. Operate and monitor S&TCS, SCADA, yard control systems, Siemens dispatch systems, CCTV, and other computer-based control systems to manage train movements, switches, maintenance equipment, and station elements. Coordinate train dispatching, vehicle launches into service, service removals, track authorities, work zones, and access requests while maintaining continuous communication with the TOCC, DROs, and field personnel. Monitor incidents, delays, vehicle failures, safety or security events, system alarms, and fault conditions; coordinate responses, support service recovery, and maintain established schedules. Provide functional leadership and operational support to Vehicle Technicians by establishing priorities, assigning work in collaboration with supervision, participating in performance reviews, and supporting operational decision-making. Complete operational reporting, incident tracking, investigations, safety occurrence reporting, database updates, and technical issue follow-up while supporting safety procedure development and emergency response activities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by participating in operational reviews, providing technical expertise, recommending best practices, and representing TransitNext on relevant work teams.

About You

High School Diploma with a two-year community college diploma in a technical, electrical or computer program or related field. Industry specific experience will be considered in lieu of the latter, combined with six years’ experience in Canadian rail regulations, rail operations, transportation control, dispatching, incident/emergency management, or a combination of these areas. Demonstrated experience working in a high-volume, high-demand operational environment, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while directing train movements. Proficiency in computer and communications technology, with the ability to analyze information, make independent decisions under pressure, and maintain a high level of attention to detail for extended periods. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, build trusted relationships, work collaboratively as part of a team, and demonstrate leadership capabilities. Ability and willingness to work in a 24/7 operation, including overtime and on-call assignments as required.

Rewards & Benefits

Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive - at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada. Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs. Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise. And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life. Be rewarded. Find out more.

About AtkinsRéalis

We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional Information

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong and can thrive. We offer flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, as well as employee resource groups to support our workforce. We apply an employment equity program and value applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage women, Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit or Métis), visible minorities, ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and to self-identify during the recruitment process. AtkinsRéalis cares about your privacy. AtkinsRéalis and other subsidiary or affiliated companies of AtkinsRéalis (referred to throughout as "AtkinsRéalis") are committed to protecting your privacy. Please consult our Privacy Notice on our Careers site to know more about how we collect, use, and transfer your Personal Data. By submitting your personal information to AtkinsRéalis, you confirm that you have read and accept our Privacy Notice. Appropriate accommodations will be provided upon request throughout the recruitment and hiring process as required by Company policy and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Successful applicants will be notified about AtkinsRéalis' accommodation policies at the time the employment offer is extended, and the information will be shared with new personnel during the onboarding process.

Expected compensation for this role is between Pay Range $$67,800 to $93,200 annually. Base salaries are determined according to several parameters like skills, experience, and potential impact on the role. Internal and external competitiveness are also taken into account in our offers.

Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and technology. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital. News and information are available at Atkinsrealis or follow us on LinkedIn.