Signals Foreman

**WHO WE ARE**:
At Universal Signals & Communication our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion - safely and sustainably We work coast-to-coast, in every railway sector, and on any size project. Our commitment is service excellence and offering our clients exceptional value. Within our team, we call this Doing It Right

**MAIN PURPOSE**:
Reporting to the manager, the Signals Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals. The Signals Foreman must ensure safety, quality, profitability, and scheduling, resulting in customer satisfaction.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- An emphasis on safety is critical for all employees. This can be a high-risk environment as you will be working around heavy moving equipment
- Review all contracts, project documentation and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications and scope of work
- Pre-plan work activities with manager to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans
- Plan the day-to-day operations on the assigned project, and ensure that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work i.e., labor, equipment and materials
- Take responsibility for crew performance as related to company goals, safety audits, administration of company policies and procedures.
- Conduct tailgate meetings.
- Initiate follow-up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.
- Conduct daily briefing with crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, hazards and to solicit feedback from the workers
- Always maintain a dedication to safety by modelling, providing education and enforcing safe work practices, company policies and procedures. Ensure that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel
- Communicate with the manager and customer to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction
- Perform a variety of related administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders and updating project files
- Provide coaching and instruction to all crew members
- General labor duties as required

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**:

- Be a strong communicator - your safety is dependent on it
- Hold a full, valid class 5 driver’s license
- At least 1 year full time work experience as a Signals Foreman in the railroad industry
- Education or experience in electronics/electrical is considered an asset
- Previous railway or construction experience is a requirement
- A Valid Class 3 License is an asset
- Valid CROR and Crane Operator courses are an asset
- Be willing to undergo pre-employment testing including a _criminal record chec_k, _drug, alcohol, and fitness_ fit-for-duty testing, as a condition of employment
- Be willing to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions
- Be physically able to do repetitive bending, standing for long periods of time, carry up to 50lbs unassisted, repetitive swinging motions, walking on uneven surfaces (approx. 3 miles/day)

**WHAT WE OFFER**:

- Competitive compensation package
- An industry leading comprehensive benefits program, including extended health and dental
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer Contributions to RRSP
- Health and Wellness Spending accounts, where unused amounts carry over before being deposited in RRSP.
- Company-provided PPE
- Company discounts (including discounted fitness memberships)
- Live out Allowance (LOA)
- The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture
- We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._
- We would like to thank all applicants for their interest but only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

**Universal Signals and Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer**

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**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $32.00-$42.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

- Overtime pay

**Experience**:

- railroad Signals Foreman: 1 year (required)

Willingness to travel:

- 50% (required)

Work Location: On the road