Assistant Track Supervisor

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Assistant Track Supervisor for our client in Valemount, BC. The position is responsible for leading the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs. The role oversees replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts. In addition, the position provides daily support to the Track Supervisor.

• Pay Rate: $74200 – $111000/year

• Location: Valemount, BC

• Shift: Rotating | May include days, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call shifts

• Job type: Permanent | Full-time

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.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations as outlined in operating plan

• Supervise and lead activities of track gangs, track employees, and hi-rail operations

• Handle engineering operations which include compliance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and standards, policies, and regulations

• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular performance monitoring

• Apply collective agreement and company policies by conducting investigations, recommending corrective actions, and responding to grievances

• Ensure clear communication of track condition and daily production information to senior management in order to adjust

• Ensure the safety of the track through regulatory inspections and input findings into the Track Inspection System (TIS) to monitor track condition

• Follow up on reported track issues to ensure they maintain compliance with standards

• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to establish cause and future prevention

• Perform safety audits for the unionized workforce and conduct safety engagements

• Plan, schedule and perform track repairs and maintenance

• Respond to emergencies

Working Conditions

• Combination of office, field, and outdoor work in varying weather and environmental conditions.

• Regular travel within the assigned territory (up to 50%), sometimes with limited notice.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and respond to emergency situations.

• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs and work in physically demanding environments.

Qualifications and skills

• 3-5 years of experience in safety, operations, transportation, railway, construction, or other regulated environments.

• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

• Experience with incident investigations, risk management, and regulatory compliance.

• Leadership experience in operational or field environments.

• Labour relations, budget management, unionized workforce, or crew supervision experience is an asset.

• High School Diploma or GED required; post-secondary education is an asset.

• Valid Driver's License required.

• Microsoft Office proficiency required.

• Railway certifications, accident investigation experience, and knowledge of safety management systems are considered assets.

• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Are you interested in this position? Apply now! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

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.