Join Our Team as a Labourer (Trackman)
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba; Alberta (Travel Required)
Company: Universal Rail Solutions Inc.
Employment: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $21.50 or higher; based on experience
Ready to Help Build and Maintain Canada’s Railways?
If you're a hardworking, safety-focused individual who enjoys hands-on work and being part of a team that keeps Canada's railway network moving, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is currently seeking Labourers (Trackperson) to support railway maintenance and construction activities across Ontario.
Who We Are
At Universal Rail Solutions Inc., our work is getting and keeping Canada's railway operators in motion — safely and sustainably. We work coast-to-coast across every railway sector and on projects of all sizes, delivering service excellence and exceptional value to our clients.
Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!
The Opportunity
As a Labourer (Trackperson), you will work as part of a railway construction and maintenance crew performing essential field activities that help maintain the safety and reliability of Canada's rail infrastructure.
This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy physically active outdoor work, thrive in a team environment, and are committed to working safely every day.
What You'll Do
- Manually grade ballast and track surfaces
- Pull railway spikes and install spikes into rail ties
- Shovel rock and dirt for grading, surfacing, and ballast clearing activities
- Load and unload heavy materials from vehicles and equipment
- Operate small tools and equipment as required
- Support railway construction, rehabilitation, and maintenance activities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
What You Bring
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Driver's Licence and clean driver's abstract
- Basic understanding of survey grades and construction methods
- Ability to read instructions, technical specifications, and grade plans
- Ability to perform physically demanding work, including:
- Moderate to heavy lifting
- Standing for extended periods
- Bending and shovelling
- Working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- General understanding of, or ability to learn, the operation of railway tools and equipment such as:
- Rail saws
- Drills
- Grinders
- Spike pullers
- Air compressors
- Bolters
- Backpack blowers
- Ability to obtain railway certifications, including:
- Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
- Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG)
- Other applicable railway qualifications
What We Offer
- Competitive compensation
- Growth and advancement opportunities where available
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
Apply Today!
We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
A.I. may be used in the grading of candidates for selection purposes.
For more information, please contact:
Jesse Rivero
(289) 879-6765
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