Full Time temporary operations coordinator Full Time Temporary - Operations Coordinator
Great Western Railway is a locally owned short line railway operating in southwest Saskatchewan.
We serve shippers throughout the Southwest, with a strong focus on agriculture and energy. Our railway provides producers and businesses with a competitive option for moving their products to market andproviding important access to international markets.
Summary of the Role Great Western Railway Ltd. is seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to fill a full-time, temporary maternity leave position as an Operations Coordinator.
This position is primarily based in our Shaunavon office and generally follows a Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. schedule, with some weekend availability required for time-sensitive operational matters. We offer adaptable work hours to accommodate the variable nature of railway operations.
This is a key role within our organization, responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of our railway and ensuring communication and scheduling run smoothly between crews, shops, track maintenance, customers, facilities and other stakeholders. The successful candidate will be comfortable managing a constantly changing schedule, communicating with a wide range of people, and keeping multiple moving parts organized. A significant part of the position involves working with our railway operations software; full training on our software and systems will be provided.
Responsibilities would include, but not be limited to: Monitor weekly operational reports and schedule and coordinate train crews




Coordinate with customers and facilities regarding rail movements, operational plans and schedule changes
Monitor car availability, manage car orders and coordinate inbound/outbound car flow
Monitor and respond to time-sensitive operational issues, including outside regular office hours
Transportation Management System: Manage interchanges with CPKC and inventory at Interchange point
Maintain accurate railcar, waybill and movement information within Wabtec's Transportation Management System (TMS)
Update blocking and classification to ensure correct routing
Ensure railcar and customer information is accurate for billing and invoicing
Identify and correct data discrepancies in system records
Coordinate with crews and staff to ensure field activity is reflected in TMS
Requirements Highly organized and detail-oriented
Proficient in Word, Excel & Outlook
Excellent time management and problem-solving
Comfortable learning new software and systems
Able to manage multiple priorities accurately
Railway experience not required - training provided
Health, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Paid vacation and statutory holidays
Paid flex days, with unused days paid out as a year-end bonus
Training and professional development opportunities
At GWR, we want to encourage a safety-first culture. We are compliant with all safety regulations and are committed to making sure our employees are protected. Application deadline: September 30, 2026. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Full Time Temporary Operation Coordinator (Saskatchewan)
🏢 Great Western Railway (GWR)
📍 Saskatchewan