Careers: Full-time
Track Foreman
Lead the field crew through railway construction and maintenance work.
About the role
Foremen run the crew on the ground. They translate the supervisor's plan into the day's tasks, keep machines and materials flowing, watch quality, and make sure the track is safe for traffic at the end of every work block.
Foremen are on the track with the crew for the full shift, usually on multi-day rotations away from home during the construction season. The role suits people who like running a tight, safe gang.
- Location
- Western Canada
- Role type
- Full-time
- Base
- Crews stage from Crossfield, Alberta, north of Calgary, with rotations to job sites across Western Canada.
- Current vacancy
- Confirmed by the team when you enquire. Rotation, start date, compensation, and required qualifications are set for each opening.
Typical work
- Organize daily tasks and communicate the work plan
- Coordinate tools, materials, and equipment within the crew
- Monitor work quality and report progress or site constraints
- Lead tailboard briefings and hazard checks
- Confirm the track is clear and protected before release
What to bring
- Hands-on track construction or maintenance
- Experience directing a field crew
- Relevant safety tickets and railway training
Assets
- Tie, rail, and turnout renewal experience
- Thermite welding or grinding experience
- Hi-rail equipment operation
Apply for this role
Ironhorse works across Alberta, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. Include your home region and travel availability. This overview describes typical work; the current vacancy and its full requirements are confirmed when you enquire.
Send your details and resume
Use the application form on any role page, or email the same details with your resume attached. Include the role, your home region, relevant tickets, and when you could start.
Ironhorse confirms the opening
The team confirms whether the role is currently open and what the location, rotation, and start date look like.
Conversation and qualifications
A phone or in-person conversation covers experience, tickets, and travel availability. Railway rules and safety training are arranged where needed.
Start with the crew
New hires start with a crew under a foreman, with equipment and railway training on the job.
Prefer email? Email your resume
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