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Track Welder, Ottawa, ON
Track Welder, Ottawa, 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 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
- An incentive compensation program
- Generous group Insurance coverage
- A retirement plan with employer contribution
The Opportunity
The Railway Track Welder is responsible for preventive & remedial welding of various railway track infrastructure components. This is a full-time permanent opportunity based out of the Ottawa Area requiring work from Brockville (Ontario) to Les Côteaux (Quebec), with occasional travel to Southern Ontario.
Key Responsibilities and Functions
Leadership:
- Slotting and welding of temporary and permanent rail joints, including repair of rail-end batter
- Welding of switch points in various rail profiles
- Welding of frogs (RBM, Bolted, SGM), including point of frog, and wings
- Support of track work programs (rail change-out) to address mismatch at joints
- Thermite welding
- Repair of deficiencies in the track structure under the direction of a foreman
- Snow clearing from railway turnouts (switches) – Winter
- Safe operation, maintenance and upkeep of a hi-rail welding truck, and installed equipment
- Other related tasks as required
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Valid driver’s license of “DZ and G” classification (Ontario) or “3” (Quebec), or higher
- Ability to write daily reports and maintain repair logs
- Ability to coordinate and schedule the day-to-day activities and prioritize tasks
- Completion of recognized railway track welding program through Class 1 railway or other qualified training provider (Asset)
- Experience as an approved railway welder apprentice, welder, or welder foreman on Class 1 mainline rail infrastructure (Required)
- Must be able to lift approximately 60lbs
- Safety minded work ethic
- Bilingualism (English/French, Written/Spoken) is an asset
- Experience with arc gouging during railway service
- Experience with welding / grinding / finishing repair of manganese steel castings
- Experience with welding / grinding / finishing repair of carbon rails of various grades
- Completion of recognized welding training program in the province of Ontario or Quebec (is an asset)
- Experience with welding / grinding / finishing repair of carbon steel switch points of various grades and profiles
- Completion of approved Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG) program
- Completion of rail defect identification appreciation program
- Certification in Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Clean driver and CVOR abstracts
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, Mississauga, ON
Software Developer, 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
Reporting to the Director of Software Systems, the Software Developer is a member of RailTerm’s rail traffic control software development and support team, developing and supporting mission critical software for railways and transit authorities across North America. The position holder will be expected to lead small teams of developers and take projects through initial concept, requirements, design, and delivery. Occasional travel may be required outside of Canada.
Key Responsibilities and Functions
- Develop high quality software both at a high (architecture) and low (detailed implementation) level
- Analyze business needs to determine software requirements.
- Respond and quickly resolve client questions and requests through all customer support channels;
- Communicate with Project Managers at all stages of a project lifecycle;
- Create technical proposals based on conceptual designs;
- Train and educate users on a variety of topics relating to the software;
- Actively participate in business meetings and suggest changes in software support processes based on observations;
- Research tasks to provide sound solutions to customer requests;
- Coordinate efforts with other teams and teammates to resolve issues quickly;
- Write technical documentation related to the design and use of the software and related systems.
- Assist with the testing of new software releases and report issues as needed;
- Manage and implement software releases and system upgrades;
- Provide support for RailTerm’s software applications and underlying operating system (Windows Server) to both RailTerm and third-party users of the software through phone and email communications.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Bachelors of Computer Science (Information Systems) or an equivalent combination of education and work experience in a related field;
- Strong verbal and written English communication skills;
- 5+ years experience with Java;
- Experience with C++, SQL, JavaScript, XML, and HTML;
- Knowledge of Object Oriented principals and design patterns;
- Understanding of Windows operating systems;
- Experience delivering software to customers.
- Strong desire to learn new skills;
- Experience with relational databases;
- Excellent analytical skills, the ability to troubleshoot;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Works well in a team environment local and remotely, but also effectively on their own;
- Strong communication skills, able to explain technical issues to non-technical clients;
- Ability to cultivate business relationships based on trust and professionalism;
- Ability to work between midnight and 4am once 1 month to release update to our internal client.
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.
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.
This 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, 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.
