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Cando Rail & Terminals

Track Supervisor

  • Jansen, SK, Canada

Full-time

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Track Supervisors with Cando are responsible for the supervision of the employees on site, budgeting and business planning, overseeing the site purchasing and payroll, meeting Safety requirements, liaising with the customers and contractors, and developing new business. If you enjoy working outdoors, physical activity, problem solving, and a company that promotes a strong safety culture, this opportunity is for you!

Cando provides specialized rail operating services. We provide a wide range of rail services including short line operations, industrial switching, material handling, terminal & transload services, and more. With over 80 operations, we are the 3rd largest locomotive fleet in Canada and growing!

Cando Advantages

  • Work Life Balance with Fixed Schedules
  • Cando’s Technical and Leadership Training Programs
  • Award Winning Safety Culture
  • Employee Ownership Program
  • Group Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability Insurances
  • Flexible Health & Dental Benefits
  • Canada’s Best Managed Company for 9 years!

Track Supervisors with Cando are responsible for the supervision of the employees on site, budgeting business planning, overseeing the site purchasing and payroll, meeting Safety requirements, liaising with the customers and contractors, and developing new business.

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Guides the operations of the job site ensuring the necessary people, equipment, and other resources are available to effectively provide our service
  • Supports all daily job briefings, reviews hazard analysis, and acts as the champion of all safety initiatives
  • Communicating with customers regarding progress reports for ongoing maintenance projects, creating scopes of work for planned maintenance projects, and developing more potential business opportunities
  • Liaising with suppliers and contractors
  • Coordinating with Track Maintenance Manager and coordinators as necessary for larger projects requiring additional support
  • Complete monthly, quarterly and annual track inspections and provide reports in a timely manner to both Cando and customer representatives
  • Schedule required signal inspections as necessary
  • Ensures the production of the job site is aligned with the project plans and carries out the plans as directed by the division manager
  • Manages team, promotes employee training, and resolves conflict on the job site
  • Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships and teams within the division
  • Promotes and guides others to understand delivery of effective services and achievement of objectives.
  • Educates others and helps with the implementation of policies and practices in the division
  • Manages job site human resources including participating in coaching and leading activities, monitors payroll and WCB functions
  • Works with Division Manager and Project Foreman on a daily basis identifying potential hurdles, targeting inconsistencies
  • Responsible to review daily job briefing reports, audit purchases for supplies and timesheets, WCB forms, productivity reports, and equipment logs
  • Provides continuous status reports to Division Manager and Project Forman.
  • Responsible for overseeing the that safety precautions and measures are met in conjunction with Cando’s standards and policies
  • Oversees purchasing and reporting for the job centers.
  • Promotes the general maintenance on equipment is maintained and audits daily log books are accurately completed

Skills, Knowledge, & Abilities

  • Demonstrates initiative to independently plan, organize, and prioritize workload; meet project plans in a constantly changing environment
  • Demonstrates leadership including establishing focus, providing motivational support, fostering teamwork, and empowering others
  • Possesses a working understanding of legislation, regulations, and best practices relevant to area of expertise
  • Ability to establish rapport with people and influence opinions and attitudes
  • Skilled Skilled in the use of computer equipment and operating systems including word processing, and spreadsheet and database software
  • Ability to hold and maintain clear drug & alcohol testing; hold and maintain a valid driver’s license, CROR, TIGS, eRailsafe, First Aid and CPR.

Education & Experience

  • General knowledge of track construction principles and operational and production capabilities of various equipment
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Basic mathematics skills and familiarity with reading blue prints and schematics

Note: This description is not intended to limit the assignment of work or be construed as a complete list of the many duties to be performed by the incumbent. The information laid out within this document is provided so interested candidates understand the level of expertise required in this position.
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Responsibilities

Oversee job-site operations, staffing, equipment, safety initiatives, project delivery, inspections, purchasing, payroll, and reporting. Lead and develop the team while coordinating with customers, contractors, suppliers, and division management to maintain service quality and identify business opportunities.

Requirements

The role calls for leadership, initiative, communication, basic mathematics, and a working knowledge of track construction, equipment capabilities, relevant regulations, and safety practices. Candidates must be able to maintain drug and alcohol testing clearance and a valid driver’s license, CROR, TIGS, eRailsafe, First Aid, and CPR credentials.

Skills

  • Site Operations Supervision
  • Budgeting and Business Planning
  • Safety Management
  • Track Inspections
  • Project Coordination
  • Customer Relations
  • Contractor and Supplier Liaison
  • Team Leadership
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Employee Training
  • Payroll Administration
  • Purchasing and Auditing
  • Workplace Hazard Analysis
  • Written and Oral Communication
  • Blueprint and Schematic Reading
  • Microsoft Office and Database Software

Benefits

  • Work-Life Balance With Fixed Schedules
  • Technical and Leadership Training Programs
  • Award-Winning Safety Culture
  • Employee Ownership Program
  • Group Life Insurance
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Flexible Health and Dental Benefits

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Categories

  • Transportation
  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades
  • Security & Safety
  • Logistics

Keywords

  • Rail Transportation
  • Track Maintenance
  • Track Construction
  • Rail Operations
  • Industrial Switching
  • Material Handling
  • Terminal and Transload Services
  • Safety Management
  • Hazard Analysis
  • Track Inspections
  • Signal Inspections
  • Project Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Business Development
  • Payroll
  • Purchasing
  • WCB
  • Productivity Reports
  • Equipment Logs
  • Blueprints
  • Schematics
  • CROR
  • TIGS
  • eRailsafe
  • First Aid
  • CPR
  • Word Processing
  • Spreadsheet Software
  • Database Software

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