Train Conductor AB

Adecco is currently hiring a Train Conductor for a full-time opportunity. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working outdoors, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is interested in playing a key role in railway operations and safety. In this position, you will be part of a train crew responsible for coordinating train movements, assembling rail cars, and ensuring safe and efficient operations both in rail yards and on the road.

This hands-on role involves physical work, communication, and decision-making in dynamic conditions.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Together, we're making the future work for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, and railway safety regulations
• Provide and receive instructions related to train and rail car movements
• Assemble and dismantle trains in rail yards
• Pick up and set off rail cars along routes
• Observe and relay signals to ensure safe train operations
• Operate track switches to control train routing
• Inspect trains and equipment for safety and functionality
• Respond effectively in emergency or unfamiliar situations
• Communicate regularly with control centers and team members via radio
• Perform ground duties such as coupling, uncoupling, and minor repairs

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work and reside within Canada
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to pass safety and operating rules examinations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Conductor Rule Card
• Valid passport (for cross-border operations, if required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (English/French depending on location)
• Ability to meet medical and physical fitness requirements
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull heavy loads (up to 90 lbs)
• Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions

Assets

• Experience in similar safety-sensitive or outdoor work environments
• College, vocational, or technical training
• Previous rail or freight conductor experience

Why Apply

• Competitive wages, benefits, and pension plan
• Comprehensive paid training program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Telemedicine services
• Employee share investment plan
• Educational assistance programs
• Employee and family assistance program (EFAP)
• Employee discount programs
• Unionized role with structured compensation and benefits
• Paid training program including classroom and on-the-job training
• Travel, accommodation, and meal expenses covered during training

Land Acknowledgement
Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We're committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities.