Recruitment Details

Railway Section Worker 1

Department: Water Services, Water and Waste Department

Designated Work Location: Various Locations, On site

Position Type: Two Permanent Positions, Full-time

Hours of Work: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday, or as assigned/required

Salary: $1,891.88 bi-weekly as per the Section Worker ¿ Railway Grade 1 classification within the C.U.P.E Collective Agreement

Employee Group: C.U.P.E.

Posting No.: 127284

Closing Date: August 31, 2026

Providing a wide range of services to over half of all Manitobans, The City of Winnipeg is one of the largest employers in Manitoba. We provide a comprehensive range of benefits and career opportunities to our employees. These include competitive salaries, employer-paid benefits, dental and vision care, pension plans, and maternity/parental leave programs.

Additionally, we offer education, training, and staff development opportunities to ensure that our employees are equipped with the necessary skills to advance in their careers.

Our Advantages web page provides detailed information about the benefits we offer, and we encourage you to visit it for further information at City of Winnipeg Benefits . We take pride in fostering a , diverse , safe, and healthy workplace where our employees can thrive and achieve their full potential.

The City is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse, skilled workforce that is representative and reflective of the community we serve. Applications are encouraged from equity groups that have been and continue to be underrepresented at the City; Indigenous Peoples, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQQIA+ Peoples and Newcomers are encouraged to self-declare.

For the purpose of this recruitment, Equity may be a factor in selection. Consideration will be given to, Women, Racialized Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Newcomers.

In accordance with the applicable collective agreement(s), recruitment and promotion provisions will be considered prior to applying equity strategies. Where permitted, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as members of the equity group(s) listed above.

Requests for Reasonable Accommodation will be accepted during the hiring process.

Preference to internal applicants may be applied.

Job Profile

Under the general direction of the Foreman or Section Worker 2, the Section Worker 1 is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of railway and aqueduct infrastructure.

The Shoal Lake Aqueduct (SLA) is a single, 97 mile long,



large diameter concrete pipe that transports water by gravity from Shoal Lake to the Winnipeg Drinking Water Treatment Plant (WTP).

The Greater Winnipeg Water

District (GWWD) Railway runs parallel to the SLA and is used for the maintenance of the SLA and to transport resources to the WTP and the Shoal Lake Intake. Both the GWWD Railway and the SLA are over 100 years old.

The Section Worker 1 reports to one of two shops located in either Ross, Manitoba (approximately 58 km, East of Winnipeg) or Hadashville, Manitoba (approximately 100 km, East of Winnipeg). From the shop, they are dispatched to a work location, typically along the SLA.

As The Section Worker 1, You Will

- Performance of railway related construction, repairs, and maintenance under the direct supervision of the Foreman or Section Worker 2.
- Performance of SLA related maintenance under the direct supervision of the Foreman or Section Worker 2.
- Conduct railway inspections to ensure continued and safe operation.
- Conduct SLA inspections to ensure continued and safe operation.
- Attend Shoal Lake Intake when operationally required.

Your Education And Qualifications Include

- Grade 8 or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Minimum 2 years of experience working in construction or railway maintenance including operation of power and hand tools and heavy equipment.
- Experience using personal computers, computerized work management systems, and Microsoft applications (Outlook and Word).
- Knowledge of railway operating and maintenance rules.
- Knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards, safety precautions, regulations, and procedures that are applicable to the area of work (i.e. Confined entry, hazardous conditions, working from heights, etc.).
- Ability to work alone under minimal supervision.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain equipment and material records.
- Ability to operate track and heavy equipment.
- Ability to operate a variety of power and hand tools and/or machinery to perform general maintenance/repair work.
- Ability to operate a two-way radio and other communication devices.




- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with employees at all levels of the organization, external contacts, the public, in accordance with the Respectful Workplace Standard.
- IMPORTANT: Applicants who have been educated outside of Canada must have education which is comparable to the minimum qualification in Canada. Applicants submitting foreign credentials require an official academic assessment report issued by a recognized Canadian assessment service https://canalliance.org/en/ at application.

Conditions Of Employment

- The successful candidate must maintain legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful candidate possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.
- A Police Information Check satisfactory to the employer will be required from the successful applicant, at their expense.
- Must have and maintain a valid Manitoba Class 5 Driver¿s License. The successful applicant will be required to provide a Notice of Driver¿s Licence In Force document upon request.
- Must be physically capable of performing all of the duties and responsibilities of the position including, but not limited to, lifting up to 50 pounds, repetitive movement, crouching, kneeling, standing, climbing stairs, working at heights or in confined spaces, both indoors and outside in varying weather conditions.

How To Apply APPLY ONLINE, including all documentation listed below:

- Current resume (Required).
- Applications submitted without REQUIRED documentation will not be considered.
- Your application documents must clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications of the position.*

Notes Online applications can be submitted at http://www.winnipeg.ca/hr/ . For instructions on how to apply and how to attach required documents please refer to our FAQ's or contact 311 . Position Reports To: Railway Section Foreman

- Progression from Railway Section Worker 1 to Railway Section Worker 2 will occur after six months of accumulated service.This will be contingent upon successful completion of probation and successful completion of a railway operating rules examination.
- This position is located in either Ross, Manitoba (approximately 58 km, East of Winnipeg) or Hadashville, Manitoba (approximately 100 km, East of Winnipeg).
- Applicants may be required to undergo testing to determine their knowledge, abilities, and skills as they relate to the qualifications of the position.
- The successful applicant will be required to complete job specific training required for this position as directed.

Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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