Trackperson; Railway Labourer

Posted Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 4:00 AM | Expires Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 3:59 AM

Location: Ontario
Company: Universal Rail Solutions Inc.
Employment: Full‑Time, Unionized Role

Wage: $37.28 per hour to $41.79 per hour (based on experience)

If you’re safety‑focused, enjoy hands‑on work, and want to be part of a strong team that takes pride in building and maintaining rail infrastructure, this is your opportunity to get on track with a growing organization.

Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is currently seeking Track persons to support railway construction and maintenance activities across Ontario.

At Universal Rail Solutions Inc., our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion —
safely and sustainably
. We work coast‑to‑coast on every railway, on projects of all sizes, delivering service excellence and exceptional value to our clients.

Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!

As a Track person
, you will work as part of a crew performing essential, hands‑on railway construction and maintenance tasks. This role is ideal for individuals who enjoy physical outdoor work, value teamwork, and understand that safety is the foundation of everything we do
.

You will support track maintenance and construction activities while learning railway standards, tools, and procedures in a unionized environment.

• Manually grade ballast and track surfaces.
• Pull spikes and hammer spikes into rail ties.
• Shovel rock and dirt for grading and ballast clearing.
• Load and unload heavy materials on and off vehicles.
• Operate small tools and equipment under direction.
• Support general railway construction and maintenance activities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s Licence with a clean driver’s abstract.
• Basic understanding of construction methods and survey grades.
• Ability to read instructions, technical specifications, and grade plans.
• Ability to perform physical labour, including:
  • Moderate to heavy lifting
  • Standing, bending, shovelling, and working outdoors
• General understanding of, or willingness to learn, the operation of small equipment such as:
  • Rail saws
  • Drills and grinders
  • Spike pullers
  • Air compressors
  • Bolters
  • Backpack blowers
• Willingness to obtain required railway certifications, including CROR, TIGs, MX GEI
  , and other applicable certifications.
• Willingness to obtain union membership.

• Competitive pay.
• Union membership with a comprehensive benefits program.
• Growth and advancement opportunities where available.
• The opportunity to work with a great team where Safety is an integral part of our culture.

Universal Rail Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
.

Position Status: Vacant

A.I. may be used in the grading of candidates for selection purposes.