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Company: Ottawa Valley Railway Inc.
Work location: Temiscaming, Qc
Type: Permanent
Salary: According to the Ottawa Valley Railway salary grid
Why you should join our team:

• To work in a unique and stimulating field
• We offer training and a career development program
• To benefit from a range of competitive benefits including:
• A Group Insurance Program a comprehensive coverage including health care, dental, eye care, hospitalization, disability, and life insurance.
• Telemedicine Services to our employees and their families.
• Fitness Allowance to promote your health, mental health and wellness.
• Savings Program we offer the opportunity to participate in a retirement savings plan (with a contribution of up to 6% to your RRSP) you can also take advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account TFSA, allowing you to benefit from tax-free savings.
• An employee and family assistance program – EFAP
• To contribute to a sustainable future, as trains is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transportation in Canada

Position:
The track maintainer works as a crew member to maintain, repair and replace railway lines and its components. Clearing of track and switches during the winter season.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The selected candidate will perform the following functions:

• Perform the duties involved with the maintenance repair activities surrounding the Maintenance of Way functions, carries out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's safety policies and applicable rules.
• Perform preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and adjustments to equipment as needed.
• Perform the day-to-day activities such as unloading and/or assisting in the distribution of track material (rail, ties, spikes, plates, etc.).
• Correct deviations in track surface, alignment and gauge, according to norms.
• Install and repair street crossings and railway crossings.
• Establish and maintain drainage; install, repairs and cleans small culverts.
• Perform flagging work to specific locations on the Railway.
• Work with different tools (manual, hydraulic or other).
• Perform any other related tasks.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Must possess a high school diploma or GED.
• Must possess experience in construction or mechanic or in maintenance of way. (asset)
• Ability to adapt to changing situations: working hours, service calls, overtime, tasks to accomplish, outside of the work location, etc.
• Must be prepared to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Able to work alone or in a team.
• Able to work under minimal supervision.

If considered for the position a full background check will be required (physical, drug, criminal and references)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $28.69-$33.76 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 40 per week
Additional pay:

• Overtime pay

Benefits:

• Company events
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• RRSP match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Flexible language requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• On call

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Temiscaming, QC: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Education:

• Secondary School (preferred)

Experience:

• construction or track maintenance: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Class G Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person