Assistant General Foreman - CTRW

Carlton Trail Railway Company, 1545 5th Avenue East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, November 3, 2025 at 9 : 00 AM

POSITION SUMMARY

The Assistant General Foreman assists the General Foreman in directing, administering and overseeing all the activities of the Mechanical Department on a local level including locomotive and freight car. Oversees the support of policies, goals and objectives established by the PNR General Manager and Regional Mechanical Leaders by performing duties personally or through subordinates.

The Assistant General Foreman demonstrates and adheres to the company values of : safety, honesty, ownership, respect and teamwork to ensure successful partnership with customers and employees that result in OmniTRAX’s continued success.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure compliance with all railroad rules and regulations for safety, operation and the Federal Railroad Association (FRA)
• Direct the preparation of short-term and long-range shop and / or location utilization to achieve area goals set forth by the General Manager and Regional CMO and General Foreman
• Oversee area budget conformance and expense regulation insuring maximum cost effectiveness while continually improving fleet reliability
• Develop performance goals and baseline performance measurements in areas of interest to achieve or exceed quality standards set both on the Corporate and Regional levels
• Work cooperatively to ensure daily power requirements are met : anticipates operational needs for changing line traffic, schedules and environmental landscapes
• Initiate improvement of operations insuring long-term reliability through personal and report monitoring
• Create the atmosphere and processes necessary to manage organization's current activities and projected growth
• Evaluate results of local operations regularly and systematically; accountable for awareness of all issues and matters pertaining to local performance and fleet reliability
• Familiar with and adhere to authorized procedures to promote communication and adequate information flow within the organization; remain current with the latest OEM recommendations and communicate data to subordinates as required for efficient repairs
• Ensures that all organization activities and operations are carried out in compliance with local, province, and federal regulations and laws governing their operation. This includes, but not limited to all areas which could negatively impact OmniTRAX, Inc. by name or reputation, adhering to Federal and Province labor and environmental issues.

OTHER DUTIES

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

WORK ENVIRONMENT

TRAVEL

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements

% of Work Time

Auditory and visual acuity : distinguish color, depth perception, focus, near and far sight

100%

Speak and hear clearly to communicate with employees and business associates

100%

Continuously stand or walk on level or uneven ground

100%

Ascend and descend railcars and ladders

50%

Bend, crouch, kneel at waist or knees between locomotive and cars

50%

Lift, push, pull, carry or exert strength up to 150lbs.

Carlton Trail Railway Company, 1545 5th Avenue East, Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada

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