Supervisor, Bridges and Structures BC

Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Supervisor, Bridges & Structures - Western Region to lead construction, maintenance, and inspection activities across a designated railway territory. This role is responsible for overseeing a team of employees and contractors, ensuring safe and efficient operations, and maintaining the integrity of railway structures.
This role requires a strong leader with experience in heavy infrastructure, safety compliance, and workforce management in a dynamic and demanding operational environment.
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:
Operations

• Lead engineering operations related to the construction, modification, inspection, and repair of railway bridges and structures
• Plan and oversee activities in compliance with safety standards, FRA guidelines, and company policies
• Manage budgets and optimize workforce productivity
• Communicate structure conditions, production updates, and risks to senior leadership
• Implement and execute long-term maintenance strategies

Staff Management

• Supervise unionized employees and external contractors to meet performance and safety targets
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance management support
• Apply collective agreements and company policies, including investigations, discipline, and grievance resolution

Derailments & Prevention

• Support derailment response and service disruptions
• Participate in investigations to determine root causes and prevent recurrence
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Transportation and Mechanical

Qualifications and Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to obtain Qualification Standards for Operating Crews (QSOC) certification
• Post-secondary education in Civil Engineering Technology or Structures ( asset )
• Minimum 5 years of experience in bridges, structures, or heavy infrastructure environments
• Experience in safety compliance and working with heavy equipment (cranes, loaders, excavators, hydraulic tools)
• Experience in construction and maintenance of steel, concrete, or wooden structures ( railway experience is an asset )
• Previous experience managing budgets and leading teams
• Experience supervising unionized workforces and understanding labour relations ( asset )
• Knowledge of Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, CAD, and Microsoft Project
• Strong English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Strong commitment to safety leadership and risk identification
• Effective communicator with the ability to influence and inspire
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Ability to lead teams, drive change, and foster collaboration
• Demonstrated agility, innovation, and decision-making capability
• Mu st be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

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.