S&C Foreman

REMCAN PROJECTS LP•Edmonton, AB

7d•CA$27 - CA$44•Onsite

About The Position

REMCAN Projects LP is seeking Signals and Communications Foremen for their 2026 season for projects throughout Canada. This is a full-time position with applicants expected to travel on a rotational schedule. The Signals and Communications Foremen work primarily in the S&C department, responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing railroad signaling and communications equipment, as well as handling emergencies and track outages. The S&C Foreman will organize and manage daily work for assigned S&C Maintainers and Apprentices and all related activities and projects.

Requirements

Minimum of 3-5 years' rail experience in S&C operations and previous leadership experience.
Must be currently or previously qualified as an S&C Maintainer.
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and a basic understanding of inventory management.
Strong organizational, verbal, and electronic communication skills.
Ability to read and understand company policies and procedures as well as communicate changes to assigned work group.
Ability to multitask and handle multiple deadlines with changing priorities.
Be self-motivated and driven with a strong adherence to safety rules and regulations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Valid Class 5 or Class G driver's license, and reliable transportation.
Produce a 3-year driver's abstract.
Pass eRailSafe Canada workforce compliance system.
Complete pre-employment medical which includes screening for alcohol and drugs (including marijuana and THC).
Work all types of shifts as required, including weekends and night shifts.
Work in various weather conditions all year round.
Travel to remote work locations as required.

Nice To Haves

First Aid and previous safety training are considered assets (WHMIS, Fall Protection, Confined Space Entry).

Responsibilities

Actively participate and conduct safety briefings.
Coordination of S&C maintenance and installation activities supporting the Supervisor at the project location site which includes preparing inventory-specific documentation, data entry, and reports as required.
Coordinate with field operations leadership for track scheduling to ensure client project objectives are met or exceeded.
Administration requirements for individual projects including the collection of data, logging of daily activities, and all reports involving occupational health and safety-related matters (including, but not limited to, near-miss reports, rules and regulatory infractions, and all other safety-related accidents and incidents).
Assist in the administration and documentation of REMCAN policies, plans, and procedures.
Material and resource ordering ensuring the job site is well-equipped and stocked with necessary machinery, tools, and materials.
Maintain train operating restrictions in alignment with client and legislative standards and correct deviations in signaling equipment and structures at the client site.
Provide instruction to S&C crews to complete the following: replacement, installation, and general repairs to railway signaling structures; unload and distribute track material, machinery, and all other required materials at the job/project site; comply with track safety standards, railway operating rules, and safe work procedures (REMCAN and external stakeholders or respective clients).
Operate company vehicles and hi-rail trucks.