Manager Rail Training Programs
Manager Rail Training Programs
REPORTS TO:Senior Manager Training and Compliance
DEPARTMENT:Rail Transportation - Regulatory and Compliance
LOCATION:North Bay, Englehart or Cochrane
REFERENCE:SALARY:$112,788 to $132,704
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.
The Manager Rail Training Programs leads the development, continuous improvement and delivery of mandatory legislative training programs for non-operating rail employees. The position manages training records and schedules, oversees classroom and practical training delivered by Rail Technical Trainers and Track and Machinery Trainers, and ensures training and qualification activities meet regulatory, operational and departmental requirements.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develop, maintain and deliver regulatory training courses, materials, initial training and recertification programs for non-operating rail employees.
- Maintain accurate training records and monitor completion to support regulatory compliance and departmental requirements.
- Conduct field check-rides and competency evaluations involving flaw identification, Manual of Track Requirements standards and Movement Over Rail Break procedures.
- Qualify and certify Track Inspectors, Track Foremen, Machine Operators and Maintenance of Way employees within the position’s authority.
- Coordinate internal and external training programs and schedule employees based on collective agreement requirements, operational priorities and availability.
- Maintain required instructor certifications and attend train-the-trainer programs as needed.
- Provide leadership, direction, coaching and performance development to Rail Technical Trainers and Track and Machinery Trainers.
- Oversee the scheduling and delivery of theoretical and practical training, approve timesheets and expense claims, and arrange coverage during temporary absences.
- Lead infrastructure new-hire orientation covering track safety, basic rail operations and Ontario Northland's workplace culture.
- Oversee mentoring programs for Track Maintenance Foremen, Truck Drivers and Machine Operators; review mentoring documentation, address issues requiring intervention and determine when sufficient competency has been demonstrated.
- Research, develop and distribute safety and information bulletins addressing best practices, required actions and identified trends.
- Incorporate human factors and Crew Resource Management concepts into training curricula to promote safe work practices and reduce operational risk.
- Serve as an Ontario Northland rail safety ambassador with Operation Lifesaver and coordinate community rail-safety presentations and outreach activities.
- Research regulatory and operational trends and recommend updates to training strategies, course materials, procedures and major curriculum frameworks.
- Travel across Ontario Northland territory to support classroom, field and practical training requirements.
- Four-year university degree in Instructional Design, or an equivalent combination of education,…
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