Who are we:

York Railroad Construction Inc. is a full-service contractor for the railway industry. Our mission is to deliver safe, cutting-edge and environmentally sustainable maintenance and construction services to railway track owners and operators across Canada.

We have offices, staff and operations throughout Canada. We provide full training on industry leading techniques, technology and company culture. We ensure we are able to attract and retain staff providing competitive wages, investing in staff and ensuring we have a professional working environment.

Experienced or not, if you have an interest in this industry, York Railroad Construction is the organization for you!

Position:

The Operations Supervisor is a vital role for any active projects. This role will be responsible for the overall operation of the project under their attention. You will be responsible for various; Foreman, crews, equipment, planning and execution.

The Operation Supervisor is the channel between Corporate and the field. Having the experience of Railroad Construction with the skillset of Corporate Management will be vital in being successful.

This role will require frequent travel throughout Canada and working many hours on a regular basis.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Planning & Service Delivery:

• Responsible for the operational performances
• Work alongside the crews in conducting the various operations at the site
• Ensures the department is providing service in keeping with York Rail's vision and the customer's requirements
• Develops daily and weekly operating plans for the team ensuring customer needs are being met
• Monitor safety programs ensuring employees are meeting or exceeding company and customer expectations and policies and procedures are being followed

Leadership & Employee Development:

• Influences and inspires others to achieve company objectives
• Builds and maintains positive and healthy relationships
• Leads others in adapting to innovative work environments and ensures awareness of site initiatives, decisions, and policies, are communicated
• Provides for the delivery of training and developmental requirements related to different sites
• Ability to deescalate situations, tensions or conflict. Able to build and maintain a productive team by having open communication, unbiased motives and

Management and Administration:

• Assists in managing monthly operating budgets, service plans, personnel development plans, and resource requirements for the site
• Interprets legislation, regulations, policies, etc. as they relate to the site's services and employees
• Manages the relationship between York Rail and its customer
• Completes necessary paperwork and submits to corporate office in a timely manner taking into account the importance of deadlines

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

• Communicates effectively both orally and in writing with people of all backgrounds, levels of comprehension including managers, employees, customers, and the public
• Possesses strong leadership, organization and planning skills
• Demonstrates initiative to work with others to foster a respectful workplace; creates a work environment that is open to maintaining positive relationships; empowers individuals and teams to set and accomplish goals with objectives
• Understands effective cost monitoring, control, reporting, and bottom-line profitability and accountability
• Knowledge of equipment, systems, standard operating practices, and CROR would be an asset.
• Ability to exercise discretion and good judgement in providing information to employees and customers in a courteous and tactful manner with regard to sensitive or confidential issues
• Ability to handle a diverse range of responsibilities in an entrepreneurial environment
• Proficient in the use of computer equipment, operating