Trainmaster

Great Sandhills Railway Ltd.

Overview

Languages

English

Education

  • No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

5 years or more

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Prepare production and other reports
  • Recommend measures to improve productivity
  • Resolve work problems, provide technical advice and recommend measures to improve productivity and product quality
  • Supervise workers and projects
  • Co-ordinate and schedule activities
  • Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
  • Recommend personnel actions
  • Establish methods to meet work schedules and co-ordinate work activities with other work units
  • Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
  • Train staff/workers in job duties, safety procedures and company policies

Supervision

  • Railway and yard locomotive engineers
  • 11-15 people

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and coursesĀ 

  • Level ‘A’ Canadian Rail Operating Rules Certificate
  • Qualification Standards for Operating Crews Certificate

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Bondable
  • Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

  • Valid driver’s licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Fast-paced environment
  • Overtime required

Own tools/equipment

  • Steel-toed safety boots
  • Hard hat
  • Safety glasses/goggles
  • Gloves

Personal suitability

  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Flexibility
  • Initiative
  • Judgement
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Paramedical services coverage
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Bonus
  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Pension plan

Other benefits

  • On-site housing options
  • Wellness program
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