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 workplace.

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 standardsSupport 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

Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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