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Craft Foreman

@ RailWorks

Guelph, Ontario

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Overview

RailWorks is hiring a Craft Foreman to direct work groups on active railway property and through construction zones. The role ensures contractors clear the working zone before trains approach, using railway operating rules, and includes rotating shifts and a unionized position with health and dental benefits.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct daily job briefings for contractors
  • Review work sites daily for hazards
  • Set up and dismantle railway signals (flags)
  • Communicate with work groups, flagmen and rail traffic controllers by radio
  • Operate and maintain company vehicles

Requirements summary:

  • Minimum 2 years railway industry experience
  • Certified in Canadian Railway Operating Rules
  • Valid Ontario class G driver's licence
  • Track Inspection Guidelines certification (asset)
  • Strong verbal and written communication

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceDentalEmployee assistance
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-10-05
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-10-10

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentTransportation & driving
Experience2+ years
Manages peopleYes
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingConstruction site, Outdoors
PositionOn the move
Physical demandsphysical high · lift 50 lb · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsCanadian Railway Operating Rules certification, Track Inspection Guidelines certification
Driver’s licencerequired
Perks mentionedWellness

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RailWorks

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North America's leading provider of rail infrastructure solutions

Full company description

RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying homage to a long history of world-class service. What We Do: - Rail Construction & Maintenance - Signals & Communications - Steel ties and turnouts via our NARSTCO division - Maintenance of Way services Our Customers: - Transit authorities and transportation agencies/departments - Railroads of all sizes - Passenger and commuter rail lines - Private industries serviced by rail

LinkedIn followers
35,347
People associated on LinkedIn
804
Reported office locations
  • 5 Penn Plaza, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10001, US
Business categories
  • Construction
  • Infrastructure
  • Railroad
  • Transportation
  • Construction, repair and maintenance
Other recorded names
  • RailWorks
  • RailWorks Corporation
Specialties
  • Rail Track Construction
  • Maintenance and Rehabilitation
  • Transit Systems Contracting
  • Signals and Communications
  • and Steel ties
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

RailWorks builds and maintains rail transportation infrastructure that keeps people and goods moving across the United States and Canada. As a company, RailWorks believes that great work comes from commitment – commitment to quality, commitment to consistency, commitment to safety. When we commit to better work, we’re not just doing well by our customers; we’re also protecting the people important to us and paying…

FieldValue
IndustryConstruction
Company size1,001-5,000 employees
HeadquartersNew York, NY
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded1998
SpecialtiesRail Track ConstructionMaintenance and RehabilitationTransit Systems ContractingSignals and Communicationsand Steel ties
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Job description

Job ID: 19907

Benefits Offering

· Unionized Position

· Health & Dental Benefits

· Employee Assistance Program

· Room for advancement provided

Compensation

Salary Range: $45.11

Position Summary

Directing work groups on active railway property and through construction zones. Using specific railway operating rules, instructions and techniques, this position ensures that contractors clear the working zone prior to the approach of a train minimizing any delays to scheduled railway operations.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

· Embrace our safety culture and adhering to industry and company policies and

· procedures

· Conducts daily job briefings in order that all contractors understand site specific

· instructions prior to commencing work

· Review the work site on a minimum daily basis and consults with Supervisor and or

· contractors representative to understand work being conducted, and any potential

· hazards

· Set up, reposition and dismantle railway specific signals (flags) at designated locations

· Communicate effectively with the work group being protected, other flagmen and RailTraffic Controllers using established procedures and radio equipment to ensure the

· understanding of instructions, track protection limits, work site hazards and other specific

· site conditions

· Responsibly operates company vehicles and ensures all daily maintenance and

· inspections of the units are completed

· Performs special duties as assigned by the Capital Supervisor

· Performs any administrative duties related to proper documentation as per PNR Quality

· Management System

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills and Qualifications

· A minimum of 2 years related experience in the railway industry.

· Track Inspection Guidelines certification is an asset

· Certified in Canadian Railway Operating Rules

· Ability to read and understand specific documents including schedules, standard railway

· plans and specifications.

· Ability to work in a safety sensitive position directing work groups on live railway

· corridors

· Knowledge of the occupational hazards, railway engineering safety regulations and

· safety precautions of the work being performed.

· Strong verbal and written communication skills.

· Proficient use of computers, tablets etc.

· Valid Ontario class G driver’s license

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

· Works outdoors at construction sites.

· Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds.

· Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.

· Exposed to loud noise.

· Exposed to live track/trains and high voltage.

· Ability to work rotating shifts

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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