Job Description

START DATE: Immediately - Full-time
REPORTING TO: Regional Supervisor
PLEASE NOTE: This job will require travel throughout multiple cities in your province with the possibility of other cities in your part of the country (For example, if you are located in Vancouver, you will be working throughout BC and possibly Western Canada when needed).
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION & RESPONSIBILITIES:
As an S&C Maintainer you will work as part of a team performing moderate to heavy physical labour installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing railroad signalling and communication (S&C) equipment.
Installation, wiring, assembly, and maintenance of railway signals and communications equipment
Perform trenching for cable distribution and installation of equipment foundations
Construction of S&C equipment such as wayside signals, switch machines, crossing warning systems, defect detector systems, etc.
Perform regular inspections, testing of operations, and preventative maintenance on various electronic and mechanical S&C equipment
Diagnose problems and repair all types of S&C electronic and mechanical systems and devices
Perform mechanical relay testing, insulation resistance testing for wires, and testing for electrical shorts to ground.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Heavy Equipment such as forklifts, backhoe's, passenger vehicles, 5-ton trucks
Report effectively to the S&C Foreman & Superintendent
Work well individually, as well as in a team environment, for both construction and maintenance of S&C equipment
Maintain documents, records and reports as required
This role is a Safety Sensitive position and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing will be required. Candidates considered for employment MUST pass all required pre-employment testing and agree to be monitored as prescribed by government rules and regulations governing fitness for duty. As an employee involved in rail operations, impairment in the workplace could result in a significant incident involving the health, wellness, and safety of yourself, your colleagues, and members of the general public.
As a contractor that performs essential railway maintenance and repairs on federally regulated railway rights of way and applicable properties, ALL REMCAN EMPLOYEES MUST meet federal vaccination requirements (2 doses - full vaccination status) and produce supporting documentation.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum of 1-2 years' experience installing and/or maintaining S&C systems
Basic knowledge of electrical fundamentals - Electrical Technician diploma an asset!
Experience operating heavy equipment
Grade 12 diploma required
Valid Class 5 driver's license
Able to produce a driver's abstract and insurance claims history
Able to pass all required railway operating rules examinations
Must pass e-Railsafe Canada workforce compliance system
First Aid and WHIMIS are assets
Able to pass pre-employment medical and drug screening
Able to demonstrate an ability to work unsupervised as well as in teams
Able to work all types of shifts as required
Able to work in various weather conditions all year round (hot & cold)
Ability and willingness to travel to remote work locations as required
Maintain REMCAN safety guidelines & policies at all times
Must provide proof of 2 covid-19 vaccinations
REMCAN Projects LP. (REMCAN) 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. A career in the railway industry is dynamic, challenging, and most importantly, rewarding. If you're looking for a safe, inclusive, and exciting work environment with excellent opportunities for development and advancement, apply for a job at REMCAN!