SIGNALS FOREMAN

Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, the Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals for safety, quality, profitability and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction.

Job ID 20021

Benefits Offering

Company events

Health & Dental Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Employer RRSP match

Competitive Time Off Policy

Compensation $48.90/hour

Position Summary Reporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, the Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals for safety, quality, profitability and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

Reviews all contracts, project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications.

Operates assigned machinery and equipment while remaining flexible to seamlessly pivot to general site tasks, manual labor, pulling cable, and other team activities as required by remote and isolated project demands

Pre-plans work activities with Superintendent to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans.

Plans the day to day operations on assigned project and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work i.e., labour, equipment and material.

Takes responsibility for crew performance as related to company goals, safety audits, administration of company policies and procedures.

Conducts tailgate meetings.

Initiates follow up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.

Conducts daily briefing with crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, hazards, and to solicit feedback from the workers.

Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by modeling, providing education and enforcing safe work practices, Company policies and procedures.

Ensures that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of experience as a Signaling foreman

Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent.

Valid Ontario Class G driver’s license

Valid certification in Canadian Railway Operating Rules

Training in First Aid, WHMIS, Confined Space, CSTS

Strong leadership and supervisory skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to organize, develop, execute and communication vision, plan, schedules and goals to crew.

Strong customer relations skills

Ability to use computer software including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Ability to perform physical work in a field environment including bending, lifting, carrying

Ability to utilize hand and power tools

Excellent vision and hearing

Ability to exercise sound judgment and common sense.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment as a contributin g and essential team player.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Standing and walking around the project site.

Frequent bending, lifting, digging, shoveling and moving of objects on site.

Field environment and subject to all weather conditions.

Working in and around live commuter trains, high voltage, confined space, safety sensitive cabling.

Day, evening and weekend shift work.

Travel Required

Company Overview This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.

RailWorks is North America’s leading rail maintenance and infrastructure solutions provider. With over 100 years of experience, our geographic footprint enables us to quickly serve our customers and provides ample opportunities for our employees to grow their careers within the company. We take on challenging projects every day and our success relies on a collaborative, safe, and open-minded work environment that encourages teamwork, positivity, and ingenuity. We are committed to creating a culture of trust, respect, and acceptance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment with PNR RailWorks without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

PNR RailWorks is committed to fostering an equitable, accessible, and inclusive workplace. As such, PNR RailWorks will ensure reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities throughout the hiring process, including the interview. If selected for an interview, requests for accommodation can be confidentially made to a member of the recruitment team who will arrange in advance for reasonable and appropriate accommodation for fair and equitable assessment throughout the process.

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