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CAN Foreman - Production Services 92

Grande Prairie, AB
Mid Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Comprehensive benefits program
Accommodations and Live Out Allowance (LOA)
Company truck, laptop, and cell phone

About the role

Join Our Team as a Track Foreman!

**Location:**British Columbia, Alberta, or Saskatchewan

**Company:**Universal Rail Solutions

**Employment Type:**Full-Time

Ready to Lead in the Rail Industry?

Are you CROR qualified and have TIGS?

If so—this is your opportunity to lead, motivate, and guide a dedicated crew while helping keep Canada’s railways moving safely and efficiently.

At Universal Rail Solutions, safety isn’t just a requirement—it’s our culture. We work coast to coast in every railway sector, delivering exceptional value and service excellence. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!

We’re looking for a Track Foreman who is ready to take charge of field operations and deliver successful projects through leadership, communication, and a strong commitment to safety and quality.

What You’ll Do

As a Track Foreman, you’ll manage daily field operations to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and in alignment with company and customer expectations. You will:

Review contracts, plans, and documentation to ensure work aligns with current specifications and scope

Preplan work activities with the Superintendent and develop safety action plans

Manage daytoday project operations, ensuring labour, equipment, and materials are properly allocated

Lead crew performance and ensure compliance with all company policies and safety requirements

Conduct daily tailgate and crew briefings to review production, hazards, safety, and feedback

Model and enforce safe work practices and ensure proper PPE is available and used

Communicate regularly with the Superintendent, Project Manager, General Contractor, and clients

Coordinate with subcontractors to align work and objectives

Complete administrative tasks (production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders, project file updates)

Provide coaching, guidance, and mentorship to crew members

Perform other related project-based or administrative duties as required

What You Bring

CROR and TIGS certification (current or previous — required)

Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (non-GDL)

Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills

Ability to motivate and direct crews while maintaining high safety standards

OCS or CTC qualification is an asset

Important Notes

**Travel:**Frequent provincial travel, often for extended periods

**Weather:**Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions

**Fitness:**Due to physical demands, candidates must complete fitness testing as a condition of employment

Why Join Us?

Supportive, safety-first team culture

Growth and development opportunities with an industry leader

Flexible work schedule

Company truck, laptop, and cell phone

Company-provided PPE

Comprehensive benefits program

Extensive training opportunities, including CROR

Accommodations and Live Out Allowance (LOA) when working out of town

Ready to Make Tracks?

If you're a safety driven, CROR qualified leader ready to guide a crew and deliver quality railway projects, apply today and help us keep Canada’s railways running strong—Doing It Right!

We thank all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

About Universal Rail Systems

Rail Transportation
1001-5000

At Universal Rail Systems, our work is getting and keeping Canada's railway operators in motion - safely and sustainably. We work coast-to-coast, in every sector served by rail, and on any size project. Universal Rail Systems offers a seamless suite of services that together, deliver integrated turn-key solutions to our customers. Our full range of solutions include:

TRACK CONSTRUCTION SWITCHING & SHORT LINES FLAGGING AND TRACK PROTECTION INSPECTION SERVICES SIGNALS & COMMUNICATIONS MATERIALS & SUPPLY EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS SUPPORT CERTIFIED CAR INSPECTIONS AND RAILCAR REPAIR

Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value.

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