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Track Maintainer, Ottawa, ON
Track Maintainer, Ottawa, ON
RailTerm is a diversified, safety oriented, rail services contractor with operations throughout North America. We provide custom service solutions to rail operators who wish to outsource mission-critical activities.
The opportunity is for you if…
…you are passionate about safety, enjoy outdoor and physical work, and are looking to advance in a career within the railway industry.
What’s in it for you?
- A workplace where safety is the priority;
- A full-time and permanent opportunity;
- Competitive wages;
- An incentive compensation program;
- Generous group Insurance coverage;
- A retirement plan with employer contribution;
- Other advantages such as paid prescription safety eyewear!
The Opportunity
Reporting to a Track Supervisor, the Track Maintainer is responsible for the execution of various railway track maintenance and/or construction activities in a group of 2 to 5 employees. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based out of the Ottawa Area requiring work from Smiths Falls (Ontario) to Coteau (Quebec).
Key Responsibilities and Functions
- Vegetation Control (grass/brush) using gas powered hand equipment;
- Repair of deficiencies in the track structure under the direction of a foreman;
- Renewal of defective timber railway crossties;
- Rehabilitation of at grade public road crossings;
- Minor repairs to asphalt surface of at grade public road crossings;
- Support to large mechanized work programs, removing/reinstalling timber private crossing planks;
- Installation of signage within railway right of way;
- Minor repairs to right of way fencing;
- Construction or decommissioning of railway special track work;
- Snow clearing from railway turnouts (switches) – Winter;
- Snow clearing from railway station platforms, roadways and other area of the grounds – Winter;
- Operation of medium duty equipment (if qualified);
- Other related tasks as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 3 years of previous Railway experience in a comparable role;
- Valid driver’s license of “G” classification (Ontario) or “5” (Quebec), or higher;
- Ability to read/write/speak English;
- Safety minded work ethic;
- Transportation to starting work location;
- Must be able to lift approximately 60lbs;
- Computer skills (office suites, form entry, other) is an asset (asset);
- Trade Training and certification applicable to the position (asset);
- Ability to read/write/speak French (asset);
- Safety Training and certifications (asset).
If you believe you have what it takes to take on this challenge, click here to apply. Note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, RailTerm will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform the recruiter of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
S&C Support - Fault Controller, Oakville, ON
S&C Support – Fault Controller, Oakville, ON
RailTerm is a diversified, safety oriented, rail services contractor with operations throughout North America. We provide custom service solutions to rail operators who wish to outsource mission-critical activities.
The opportunity is for you if…
…you are stimulated by the troubleshooting of IT and communications related systems and enjoy the satisfaction associated with resolving issues in a safety critical operations environment…
What’s in it for you?
Industry leading base salary and benefits;
- You will be working at a newly built, state-of-the-art transit control centre;
- Play a key role in the safe and reliable operation of a world class public transit system;
- Continuous opportunities to train on new technologies used in signalling and rail traffic control;
- An incentive compensation program;
- Generous referral incentives during mobilization phase;
- Monthly public transit pass;
- A full-time and permanent opportunity.
The Opportunity
The S&C Fault Controller is responsible for real-time first-line support for all systems, communication links and assets on which Rail Traffic Control depends to ensure safe and timely resolution of faults to minimize the impact on train service. This position is based in Oakville, ON.
- Act as a first point of contact for S&C and RTC system/asset support and faults, mainly over the phone;
- Monitor equipment using available tools to proactively identify faults;
- Assist end users where the issue relates to training and/or system knowledge;
- Maintain an electronic fault log;
- Dispatch appropriate maintenance providers and manage the resolution process to conclusion;
- Participate in the troubleshooting of reported faults under guidance of the maintenance providers;
- Attend periodic service review meetings to discuss faults and resolution times.
Key Responsibilities and Functions
Essential
- Minimum of 3 years experience with CTC signalling systems;
- Ability to analyze data;
- Ability to work under pressure and quickly react to issues;
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written English);
- Strong organizational and task prioritization skills.
Assets
- College diploma in the field of electronics or IT;
- Experience and/or good understanding of railway signaling and communications systems;
- Relevant experience in IT related equipment;
- Experience with asset management systems for linear infrastructure.
If you believe you have what it takes to take on this challenge, click here to apply. Note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, RailTerm will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform the recruiter of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
S&C Analyst, Oakville, ON
S&C Analyst, Oakville, ON
RailTerm is a diversified, safety oriented, rail services contractor with operations throughout North America. We provide custom service solutions to rail operators who wish to outsource mission-critical activities.
This opportunity is for you if…
…you are passionate about railway signalling and communications, thrive at problem solving and enjoy contributing your expertise to assist others…
What’s in it for you?
- Industry leading base salary and benefits;
- You will be working at a newly built, state-of-the-art transit control centre;
- Play a key role in the safe and reliable operation of a world class public transit system;
- Continuous opportunities to train on new technologies used in signalling and rail traffic control;
- An incentive compensation program;
- Generous referral incentives during mobilization phase;
- Monthly public transit pass;
- A full-time and permanent opportunity.
The Opportunity
The S&C Analyst is responsible for providing advice and guidance in terms of railway signalling and communications and performing back office tasks associated rail traffic control systems and trackside assets, communications and related infrastructure. The position-holder works in close collaboration with the field staff in the troubleshooting of problems. This position is based in Oakville with occasional travelling in the GTHA using a company vehicle.
Sample responsibilities:
- Provide remote support to S&C field maintenance personnel by providing first-hand expertise or using electronic test equipment or computer software;
- Perform routine rail traffic control and signal system performance monitoring;
- Perform diagnostic health checks, monitor alarms and perform field incident investigations;
- Monitor and perform alarm checks of the internal system, including performance observations;
- Analyse overall system health status and document/log observations on a daily basis;
- Work and troubleshoot with telecommunications providers on circuits and cloud connectivity;
- Assist telecommunications providers with the implementation of new circuits and hardware;
- Support root cause analysis and investigation on incidents;
- Provide guidance to other team members in the control centre;
- Implement the best possible action plan of response during unplanned emergency operations;
- Support field staff for testing and commissioning;
- Support third party providers (i.e. utilities, municipalities, emergency medical services, etc.) during outages or emergency operations.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Essential
- 5 years of relevant S&C experience in a CTC environment, including microprocessor based interlocking systems;
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience of track, switches and crossings;
- Completion of an approved Railway Signal Maintenance training program or equivalent;
- Strong communications skills; ability to sustain technical conversations by phone with field maintenance employees;
- Valid driver’s license (G).
Preferred/Assets
- College or university diploma in the field of Electronics/Communications/Electrical Engineering;
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of railway SCADA systems and IP-based network systems.
If you believe you have what it takes to take on this challenge, click here to apply. Note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, RailTerm will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform the recruiter of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Systems Maintenance Manager (Signals and Communications), Waterloo, ON
Systems Maintenance Manager (Signals and Communications), Waterloo, ON
RailTerm is a diversified, safety oriented, rail services contractor with operations throughout North America. We provide custom service solutions to railway operators who wish to outsource mission-critical activities.
This opportunity is for you if…
…you’re a natural leader geared towards safety, quality and client satisfaction.
What’s in it for you?
- A workplace where safety is the priority;
- A full-time and permanent management opportunity;
- A competitive salary;
- An incentive compensation program;
- Generous group Insurance coverage;
- A retirement plan with employer contribution.
The Opportunity
As part of our Maintenance group and reporting to the Senior Manager, Infrastructure Maintenance, the Systems Manager is responsible for leading and overseeing a group of Systems Technicians in the execution of light rail systems maintenance. This is a full-time permanent management opportunity based in Waterloo, Ontario.
Key Responsibilities and Functions
Leadership:
- Be a leader and promote RailTerm’s safety culture and compliance to standards and policies;
- Be an ambassador of RailTerm when interacting with customers, suppliers and employees;
- Report and escalate all accidents/incidents and participate in the incident investigation and review processes;
- Act as a role model when it comes to safety, quality of work and efficiency of operations.
Employee Oversight and Maintenance Coordination:
- Direct, coordinate and support the work of the Systems Group, under the direction of the Senior Manager, Infrastructure Maintenance;
- Mentor and train Systems Technicians;
- Perform annual employee reviews;
- Plan and schedule all preventative maintenance tasks throughout the year;
- Create, review & approve Work Orders;
- Review reports and logs to determine root cause of failures;
- Maintain the department’s annual operations within budget and forecasted expenditures;
- Ensure that the work performed by the group of Systems Technicians is in accordance with the Project requirements and applicable standards;
- Perform reporting duties as per the Maintenance Plan, customer and Region of Waterloo requirements;
- Act as a leader in terms of safety, providing guidance and information on safety practices, procedures or policies;
- Perform Safety Audits and follow-up on non-compliances and corrective actions. Participate in accident investigations and disciplinary measures if and when required;
- Provide technical support to the Systems Technicians;
- On-call coverage for emergency response;
- Shifts may include afternoons, nights, weekends and holidays.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in railway systems (signals & communications) installation or maintenance;
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience as team leader (supervisor or manager);
- Proficient in the use of computers (ex: Word, Excel, Outlook, smartphone etc.);
- Ability to read, write and speak English clearly;
- Post-Secondary education diploma in a relevant field (ex: electronics, telecommunications, etc.) is an asset;
- Experience with Signal Systems and Automatic Warning Devices;
- Experience with Communications Systems, including Fibre Optics and Radio Systems;
- Ability to read and comprehend drawings and specifications;
- Demonstrated leadership and coordination skills;
- Ability to manage priorities and plan work accordingly;
- Ability to work under pressure and take ownership of escalating issues;
- Ability to make decisions when needed;
- Safety minded work ethic.
If you believe you have what it takes to take on this challenge, do not hesitate to apply. Note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, RailTerm will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform the recruiter of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Software Developer (Entry Level), Mississauga, ON
Software Developer (Entry Level), Mississauga, ON
RailTerm is a diversified, safety oriented, rail services contractor with operations throughout North America. We provide custom service solutions to railway operators who wish to outsource mission-critical activities.
This opportunity is for you if…
…you enjoy work that solicits your analytical skills, always strive to satisfy your clients and thrive in dynamic and changing environments…
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to support railway safety critical operations;
- Flexible work arrangements (reduced work-cycle, flexible hours and possibility to work from home);
- A full-time and permanent opportunity;
- A competitive base salary;
- An incentive compensation program;
- Generous group insurance coverage;
- A retirement plan with employer contribution.
The Opportunity
RailTerm Systems is an agile group of experienced railway professionals dedicated to delivering stimulating projects. Members of our team enjoy the constant opportunity to learn in flexible and fast paced customer focused environment.
Reporting to the Director of Software Systems, the Software Developer is a member of RailTerm’s rail traffic control software development team, developing and supporting mission critical software for railways and transit authorities across North America. This position is based in Mississauga, Ontario with occasional travelling including to the United States.
Key Responsibilities and Functions
- Develop applications using Java/Eclipse and C++/Visual Studio;
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle from requirements to release;
- Provide support for in service software;
- Work effectively in a small team environment;
- Coordinate software implementation processes with customers;
- Communicate with Project Managers during the design and implementation phase of projects;
- Train and educate users on a variety of topics relating to the software;
- Actively participate in business meetings and suggest changes to the software based on observations;
- Research tasks to provide sound solutions to customer requests;
- Coordinate efforts with other teams and teammates to resolve issues quickly;
- Perform root cause analysis for issues, escalating as necessary;
- Document and track software issues.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelors of Computer Science (Information Systems) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field;
- Experience with Java;
- Familiarity with HTML, JavaScript, AJAX and XML;
- Knowledge of Object Oriented principals and design patterns;
- Experience with databases (SQL);
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (English);
- Strong desire to learn new skills;
- Experience using Windows Operating System;
- Works well in a team environment locally and remotely, but also effectively on their own.
Assets:
- Experience with C++;
- Familiarity with Spring MVC;
- Experience with PLC or SCADA software programming;
- Experience with networking;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Strong communication skills, able to explain technical issues to non-technical clients;
- Bilingual (English & French).
If you believe you have what it takes to take on this challenge, do not hesitate to apply. Note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, RailTerm will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform the recruiter of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
Software Project Manager, Systems, Mississauga, ON
Software Project Manager, Systems, Mississauga, ON
RailTerm is a diversified, safety oriented, rail services contractor with operations throughout North America. We provide custom service solutions to railway operators who wish to outsource mission-critical activities.
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to support railway safety critical operations;
- Flexible work arrangements (reduced work-cycle, flexible hours and possibility to work from home);
- A full-time and permanent opportunity;
- A competitive base salary;
- An incentive compensation program;
- Generous group insurance coverage;
- A retirement plan with employer contribution.
The Opportunity
RailTerm Systems is an agile group of experienced railway professionals dedicated to delivering stimulating projects. Members of our team enjoy the constant opportunity to learn in flexible and fast paced customer focused environment.
The Software Project Manager is responsible for project and documentation management while interfacing with clients on complex and technical railway projects. This role involves handing multiple projects simultaneously and taking them from initial concept to the final delivery stages. This position is based in Mississauga with occasional travelling to the United States.
Key Responsibilities and Functions
- Act as the primary point of contact and interface with the customer from the beginning until completion of complex/technical projects;
- Take the lead and coordinate activities to ensure that the project is executed in accordance to the schedules, budgets, designs;
- Take ownership in terms of problems and issues raised by client, addressing them to the appropriate resource internally and ensuring that actions taken are documented accordingly;
- Negotiate with clients when claims or contract variations arise;
- Participate actively in meetings with clients to assess and understand documentation requirements (technical and non-technical);
- Liaise with the internal technical/design resources in order to obtain reporting as per customer requirements and in the proper format;
- Organize and conduct meetings with internal stakeholders involved (project administrators, technical resources, management) to review progress in delivery of projects;
- Coordinate the testing and commissioning activities with the client.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Curiosity, resourcefulness and eager to resolve problems;
- 5+ years experience managing delivery of technical projects (i.e. IT, communications, software, etc.);
- Excellent organizational skills;
- Curiosity and strong willingness to learn;
- Strong oral and written communication skills;
- Good working knowledge of MS Project and the MS Office suite;
- Ability to travel to the United States;
Assets
- Experience with software project management or software development;
- Experience in the transportation industry;
- Experience with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Methodologies (i.e. Agile, Scrum, Kanban);
- Bilingual English and French
If you believe you have what it takes to take on this challenge, do not hesitate to apply. Note that only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, RailTerm will provide accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process. Please inform the recruiter of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require.
