Job Description

POSITION: Spare Rail Traffic Controller (New)

REPORTS TO: Manager Rail Traffic Control

DEPARTMENT: Rail Transportation

LOCATION: Englehart

REFERENCE: 100-128-24

RATE OF PAY: $39.9451/ hr.

WHO WE ARE:

Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve. We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation. We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:

The Spare Rail Traffic Controller (RTC) reports to the Manager Rail Traffic Control. This position will be required to cover vacancies in the Rail Traffic Control Office and will be guaranteed 80 hours bi-weekly.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safe and efficient movement of trains and other on-track equipment on the system
• Ensuring that the Canadian Rail Operating Rules and other instructions are adhered to in all cases
• Maintaining accurate and timely information including incident/accident reports, logs, etc.
• Maintain verbal communication with train crews, track maintenance crews, mechanical department, telecommunications staff, management and other railways
• Committed to Company Health and Safety

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) equivalent

• Qualified (or have the willingness to qualify) in the Canadian Rail Operating Rules examination and undergo color, vision, hearing assessment

• Capable of working with minimum supervision

• Work efficiently under pressure

• Possess strong record keeping skills

• Obey rules and regulations
• Available for shift work, including weekends, statutory holidays and irregular assignments

• Computer skills involving Windows operating systems is essential
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines

• Requires good organizational skills
• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Preference will be given to qualified applicants who are fluent in both official languages (English and French)

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: December 7, 2023 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.

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