Careers: Seasonal or temporary
Railroad / Track Maintainer
Seasonal track maintenance work on Alberta railway programs, as listed on Ironhorse's Indeed page.
About the role
Ironhorse posts seasonal track maintainer positions when maintenance programs and rehabilitation contracts create demand, most recently on Indeed in October 2025. The work covers tie replacement, surfacing support, fastening, and general maintenance under a foreman.
Seasonal positions run with the maintenance program, typically spring through fall. Many trackmen and foremen started in this role.
- Location
- Alberta
- Role type
- Seasonal or temporary
- 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
- Replace ties, plates, spikes, and anchors as directed
- Support surfacing, ballasting, and cleanup behind the machines
- Follow protection and safety instructions on live track
- Load, unload, and stage track materials
- Report track conditions and hazards to the foreman
What to bring
- Physical fitness for outdoor manual work
- Reliability, attendance, and a safety-first attitude
- Availability for the full season and for travel within Alberta
Assets
- Previous track, construction, or agricultural work
- Safety tickets such as first aid
- Small equipment or hi-rail experience
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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