Track Programs Supervisor

POSITION:                 Track Programs Supervisor
REPORTS TO:           Track Programs Manager
DEPARTMENT:          Maintenance of Way
LOCATION:                North Bay, Englehart, Cochrane
REFERENCE:            200-80-27
SALARY:                    $91,572 - $107,718
WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Track Programs Supervisor will supervise and coordinate daily activities of all track programs across the system. This role requires you to work closely with the District Managers to identify, prioritize and organize work programs to be carried out by the various work gangs and contractors throughout the work season.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delegate work to individual work gangs and provide the parameters to work within
• Assist managers in determining areas required for renewal such as rail, ties and surface
• Mark ties and grade rail
• Determine amounts of material needed and ensure delivery to the appropriate location
• Responsible for the timely and efficient distribution of rail, ties and OTM to be used by the production gangs
• Work with and assist Foremen in developing techniques and skills to carry out their work. Provide training and updates on new work or procedures
• Coordinate with other track forces, contractors and outside departments
• Request and arrange with rail traffic control track and work blocks to perform work, train and crew to move boarding cars and equipment to and from locations 
• Coordinate with mechanical department and other outside repair parties
• Upkeep facilities for the work season
• Provide day-to-day fuel, water and supplies as required
• In winter months, direct snow fighter operations and assist with the planning and ordering of snowplows and spreaders
• Other special projects such as Switch construction or outside contracts that arise

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Qualified in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
• Completion of Manual of Track Requirements (MOTR) training
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in operating various track machinery
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in rail infrastructure   
• Minimum 5 years managing a workforce, planning, executing and overseeing work
• Strong knowledge of Ontario Northland track and yards
• Knowledge of various track components
• Dangerous Goods training considered an asset
• Experience working in a union environment considered an asset
• Must have excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to complete the physical aspect of the position including outdoor exposure in all weather conditions
• Must be able to work under pressure while managing competing priorities
• Good computer skills considered an asset
• Valid G licence with the ability to travel 75% of the time throughout our system
• Committed to Health and Safety

APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.
CLOSING DATE: June 28, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.
At Ontario Northland, we are committed to employment equity.  We value the unique skills and experience each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, women, persons with disabilities, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
ONTC does not use artificial intelligence (AI) to make or inform hiring decisions. We do use an external applicant tracking system (ATS) to help manage applications efficiently. While the ATS may apply basic automated filters or sorting functions, all applications are reviewed and evaluated by human recruiters.
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