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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.
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.
TP & OCS Journeyman, Waterloo, ON
TP & OCS Journeyman, Waterloo, 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 concerned about safety, enjoy outdoor work, have an interest in electrical maintenance and are looking to put a step in the door to a career within the light rail transit 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!
Key Responsibilities and Functions
The TP & OCS Journeymen are responsible for preventative maintenance of all electrical components of light rail traction power and overhead contact systems (TP/OCS).
- Read and interpret drawings, circuit diagrams and electrical code specifications for light rail traction power and overhead catenary systems;
- Inspect and test electrical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with standards;
- Diagnose malfunctioning systems, apparatus and components, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem;
- Work in a safe manner, maintain a safe and organized work area by observing all safety policies and procedures, applying safety training;
- Work collaboratively with other team members (track maintainers, systems technicians, etc.) in meeting standards and regulations;
- Ensure proper documentation and reporting of all required information;
- On-call coverage for emergency response on a rotating basis.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Have a Powerline Technician Certification;
- Have a Journeyman Electrician Certification;
- Be in at least the 3rd year of an Apprenticeship Electrician program;
- Experience working in bucket trucks at height;
- Experience in a railway or LRT environment;
- Safety oriented;
- A valid DZ License required;
- Ability to lift, push and pull up to 30 lbs;
- Time Management;
- Organizational skills;
- Strong written and oral communication skills;
- Functional computer skills (MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word).
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.
Senior Software Developer, Mississauga, ON
Senior 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
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 Senior 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
- Provide guidance and oversight on a small team of Software Developers;
- Ensure on-time completion and delivery of projects;
- 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;
- 7 to 10 years of experience developing software;
- 5+ years experience with Java;
- Experience in a team lead or coordination role;
- 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.
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.
