Spare Express Freight Services Worker (2 open positions) REPORTS TO: Supervisor Express and Heavy Freight Rail Transportation WHO WE ARE: At Ontario Northland, we are committed to supporting the communities we serve through sustainable and essential transportation services. Our dedication to the all-season land link to the James Bay Coast, underscores our commitment to the residents of Moosonee and Moose Factory.
The Polar Bear
Express (PBX) is a vital service that ensures reliable and safe travel to and from Cochrane, fostering connectivity and enhancing the quality of life for these communities. By prioritizing the needs of our passengers and the well-being of the communities we serve, we strive to make a positive impact and contribute to the sustainable development of the James Bay Coast region. We recognize and value their contributions, understanding that their commitment is essential to maintaining this vital connection to the communities we serve.
We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a market-competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. Maintains timely and accurate inventory records for Yard, Train & Express activities based on communication with operating crews and other external and internal customers Communicates with customers through personal contact and telephone, providing rates,
shipping details and timelines including the preparation of waybills/reports and their subsequent delivery Performs warehouse duties ensuring local freight is placed for delivery and transship freight is dispatched to correct outbound cars Weighs outgoing traffic at scale and ensures these details are correctly entered on waybills Loads and unloads customers’ prepaid vehicles on designated flat cars secured in accordance with current standards and collects revenue as required Loads and unloads customers’ baggage in designated baggage/line cars and baggage kiosks (weighing up to 75 pounds) Customer Service Unit duties as required Operates Forklift and motorized warehousing Equipment Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) or equivalent work experience Work outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are fluent in (English, French and Cree) Sound working knowledge of computers and appropriate keyboarding skills Available for shift work and weekends Railway experience would be an asset The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
At Ontario
Northland, we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario
Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.