CAN Foreman - ABR Evergreen
Top Benefits
About the role
Join Our Team as a Track Foreman!
**Location:**Alberta
**Company:**Universal Rail Solutions
**Employment Type:**Full-Time
Wage:$35.30 – $37.99 hr/union
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
- Pre plan work activities with the Superintendent and develop safety action plans
- Manage day to day 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 such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, change orders, inspection reports, and 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) — mandatory
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (non GDL)
- OCS or CTC qualification (asset)
- Ability to motivate and direct crews while maintaining a positive team environment
- Strong understanding of safety practices and field operations
Important Notes
- Travel: This position requires frequent travel within your province, often for extended periods
- Weather: Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions
- Fitness: Due to the physical nature of the role, fitness testing is required 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 LOA provided 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.
#WABR92
About Universal Rail Systems
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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CAN Foreman - ABR Evergreen
Top Benefits
About the role
Join Our Team as a Track Foreman!
**Location:**Alberta
**Company:**Universal Rail Solutions
**Employment Type:**Full-Time
Wage:$35.30 – $37.99 hr/union
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
- Pre plan work activities with the Superintendent and develop safety action plans
- Manage day to day 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 such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, change orders, inspection reports, and 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) — mandatory
- Strong leadership, supervisory, and communication skills
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License (non GDL)
- OCS or CTC qualification (asset)
- Ability to motivate and direct crews while maintaining a positive team environment
- Strong understanding of safety practices and field operations
Important Notes
- Travel: This position requires frequent travel within your province, often for extended periods
- Weather: Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions
- Fitness: Due to the physical nature of the role, fitness testing is required 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 LOA provided 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.
#WABR92
About Universal Rail Systems
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.