Railway Bridgeperson

REMCAN is a full service national railway contractor. Our mission is to deliver safety enhanced, high quality, innovative and environmentally-focused maintenance and construction services to railway track owners and operators across Canada.

Our work enables the safe and efficient movement of goods and services, from coast to coast. Heavily focused on the client experience, REMCAN takes pride in their ability to meet the sometimes arduous demands of the railway industry, while retaining committed attention to responsiveness, detail and quality.

Job Type : Full-time, Seasonal

REMCAN Projects LP is a full-service contractor for the railway industry.

Our mission is to deliver safe, cutting edge and environmentally sustainable maintenance and construction services to railway track owners and operators across Canada.

A career in the railway industry is dynamic, challenging and most importantly, rewarding.

If you’re looking for a safe, inclusive, and exciting work environment with excellent opportunities for development and advancement, apply for a job at REMCAN!

We are currently looking for qualified Railway Bridgepersons for our 2024 maintenance and construction season. The Bridges and Structures (B&S) work environment provides exciting new challenges daily.

The focus on safety, productivity, outperforming against client needs are three important aspects of the work you will be involved in.

Bridgepersons are responsible for ensuring compliance with all REMCAN and customer safety policies and procedures. In this position, you are required to demonstrate proficiency in all aspects of the railway industry and B&S components.

REMCAN’s Total Compensation Package Includes the Following Benefits :

• Competitive salary and extended health package including EAP
• Company paid for Health & Wellness program
• Group RSP with company matching program
• Company-supplied PPE and yearly boot allowance
• Paid safety and hands-on job training
• Career growth opportunities
• Challenging projects and learning environment
• Paid travel and accommodation including daily meal allowance

Only candidates meeting the above profile will be contacted.

Minimum 3 years’ experience performing general maintenance, repair, and inspection of railway bridges and bridge components (concrete, wood, or steel)

• Must be able to qualify in Fall Arrest and Scaffolding Installation (where required)
• Demonstrate a proficiency in carpentry techniques such as framing, measuring, and building forms
• Must be comfortable working at heights including ladders, scaffolding, and man lifts
• Experience working with or around heavy equipment on-and-off track (an asset)
• Valid Class 5 or Class G driver’s license and ability to produce a driver’s abstract
• Knowledge and recent qualification in Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR)
• Must pass eRailSafe Canada certification
• Able to pass pre-employment medical which includes drug and alcohol screening
• Able to demonstrate ability to work unsupervised as well as in teams
• Able to work various shifts as required, including weekends and night shifts
• Able to work in various weather conditions all year round
• Ability and willingness to travel to remote work locations as required
• Maintain REMCAN safety guidelines and policies at all times
30+ days ago