Posted 16 days ago
Railway Foreman
@ Universal Rail Systems
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is hiring a full-time, unionized Railway Foreman in Ontario at $45.11 per hour. The foreman leads a crew on daily track maintenance and construction while doing hands-on work to Transport Canada and collective agreement standards. The role includes weekend, night, overtime and call-out work.
Pay:
$45.11 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Lead and direct a unionized crew on daily track work
- Lead daily job briefings and hazard assessments
- Perform hands-on track installation, inspection and repair
- Conduct track inspections and report defects
- Maintain work logs, inspection reports and production records
Requirements summary:
- 3 to 5 years foreman experience in railway operations
- CROR certification or ability to obtain
- Valid Ontario Class G licence
- Completion of track inspection and roadway worker protection training
- Ability to work outdoors and flexible weekend, night and call-out hours
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · dayforce-feed
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-22
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-22
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Construction trades |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Management experience | 3+ years |
| Manages people | Yes |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | overtime, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Construction site, Outdoors |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | CROR, Ontario Class G Driver's Licence, Track Inspection, Roadway Worker Protection |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Perks mentioned | Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Universal Rail Systems
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 7 |
Join Our Team as a Railway Foreman
Location: Ontario
Company: Universal Rail Solutions Inc.
Employment: Full-Time, Unionized Role
Hourly Rate: $45.11
Ready to Lead From the Front?
If you're an experienced railway professional who thrives in a hands-on leadership role, values safety, and knows how to lead crews in a unionized environment, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is seeking a Railway Foreman to lead, coordinate, and actively participate in daily railway maintenance and construction activities while supporting safe, efficient, and compliant operations.
Who We Are
At Universal Rail Solutions Inc., we keep Canada's railways moving — safely, efficiently, and sustainably. We work coast-to-coast across every railway sector and project size, delivering exceptional value to our clients.
Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Project Supervisor, the Railway Foreman is responsible for leading, coordinating, and actively participating in daily railway maintenance and construction activities. This role provides on-site direction to a unionized crew while performing skilled, hands-on work in compliance with company standards, collective agreements, and Transport Canada regulations.
This position offers continued development in railway operations, work planning, crew leadership, regulatory compliance, and the safe execution of track-related maintenance activities in a unionized environment.
What You'll Do
- Provide on-site leadership and direction while working alongside the crew
- Lead daily job briefings, hazard assessments, and ensure full compliance with safety standards
- Organize, assign, and monitor work to meet schedules, production targets, and quality expectations
- Perform hands-on maintenance, installation, inspection, and repair of track infrastructure, including:
- Rail
- Ties
- Ballast
- Switches
- Crossings
- Operate, or oversee the operation of, specialized railway tools and equipment
- Conduct track inspections and report defects in accordance with Transport Canada and company standards
- Support emergency response activities, including derailments, washouts, and track outages
- Identify issues or changes in scope and communicate them to the Supervisor
- Ensure work assignments and coordination align with the collective agreement
- Maintain accurate documentation, including:
- Work logs
- Inspection reports
- Safety documentation
- Daily production records
- Ensure tools, vehicles, and equipment are used, inspected, and maintained properly
- Foster a respectful, collaborative work environment aligned with company and union standards
- Perform other related duties as required
What You Bring
- 3–5 years of experience in a foreman role in railway maintenance, construction, or operations
- Previous leadership experience in a unionized environment is an asset
- CROR certification, or the ability to obtain
- Valid Ontario Class G Driver's Licence (DZ/AZ preferred)
- Completion of applicable internal railway training, including:
- Track Inspection
- Roadway Worker Protection
- Other applicable railway certifications
- Strong leadership, communication, and crew-coordination skills
- Solid understanding of Transport Canada regulations and railway safe work procedures
- Ability to read and interpret track charts, technical drawings, and work orders
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in fast-paced environments
- Effective organizational and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Professionalism and discretion when handling sensitive information
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and terrain
- Flexibility to work weekends, nights, overtime, and respond to call-outs as required
What We Offer
- Competitive unionized compensation package
- Comprehensive benefits program through union membership
- Opportunities for advancement and industry training
- The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
Apply Today!
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A.I. may be used in the grading of candidates for selection purposes.
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