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Transportation Supervisor - Red Deer, ABAdecco Canada • Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
Transportation Supervisor - Red Deer, AB

Transportation Supervisor - Red Deer, AB

Adecco Canada • Red Deer, Alberta, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description
Adecco is currently hiring a Transportation Supervisor for a full-time opportunity with a leading rail infrastructure organization. This role is an entry-level front line supervisor position responsible for managing the day-to-day train operations within a territory or terminal and the unionized train crews associated. The incumbent is responsible for learning the operation and organizing the territory in order to ensure train departures and operations are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with governing regulations and operating rules.
The Transportation Supervisor may also be an on-call position that reports to remote locations (line points) and deals directly with customers and main line concerns. The incumbent will manage the day to day operations of a 24/7 function.

Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Together, we're making the future work for everyone.

Responsibilities
  • Manage engineering operations as outlined in our clients' operating plan
  • Supervise a team of Assistant Track Supervisors responsible for rail inspection
  • Supervise and manage activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hyrail operations
  • Enforce compliance with safe work procedures, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines, policies and regulations
  • Lead teams by providing clear direction, coaching, and performance monitoring
  • Apply collective agreement and company policies, including investigations, corrective actions, and grievance responses
  • Ensure compliance with Transport Canada rules and regulations
  • Manage budgets and workforce productivity within policies and the Five Guiding Principles
  • Communicate track condition and daily production information to senior management for operational adjustments
  • Participate in derailment and service disruption response activities while coordinating with Transportation and Mechanical teams
Requirements
  • Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
  • Safety compliance experience
  • Troubleshooting and problem-solving experience
  • Experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environments
  • Budget management experience
  • Labour relations experience (collective agreement interpretation, grievances, discipline, union interaction)*
  • Experience as an Assistant Track Supervisor and in construction program supervision
  • Experience supervising a unionized workforce
Education/Certification/Designation
  • High School Diploma
  • Post-Secondary Diploma*
  • Valid driver's license
  • Completion of required courses and training for inspection and railroad operations
  • *Any knowledge for the above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
  • Follows safety procedures and leads by example
  • Identifies risks and anticipates operational impacts
  • Maintains a customer-centric attitude
  • Uses feedback and coaching to improve performance
  • Tracks metrics and holds self and others accountable
  • Shares timely information across functions
  • Communicates effectively and adapts messaging to audience
  • Remains calm under pressure and adapts to change
  • Acts with initiative and empowers others
Technical Skills/Knowledge
  • General Microsoft Office computer skills*
  • Experience conducting accident investigations*
  • *Any knowledge for the above would be considered as an asset
Working Conditions
  • Combination of office and outdoor field environments in all weather conditions
  • Irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Frequent travel (50%+) with little advance notice
  • Must be able to respond to emergencies and unexpected service disruptions
  • Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs
  • Role requires strong stress management and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Position may require relocation depending on operational needs
Why This Role
  • Leadership role with direct impact on rail safety and infrastructure reliability
  • Opportunity to manage field operations and large-scale track maintenance activities
  • Strong career progression in rail operations and engineering supervision
  • High-responsibility role in a safety-critical transportation environment
Land Acknowledgement
Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We're committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities.




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