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About the Role

Universal Rail Services Inc. is seeking Track Protection Workers to support safe railway operations by controlling movement within active rail corridors and ensuring compliance with railway rules and safety standards. This role is critical to ensuring worker safety, public safety, and operational continuity within active rail environments.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily job briefings to ensure all contractors understand site-specific instructions before work begins.
Review work sites daily in coordination with Supervisors and contractor representatives.
Maintain constant situational awareness and alertness in a safety-sensitive environment.
Set up, reposition, and dismantle railway-specific signage and protection equipment.
Control access to work zones to protect workers and the public from hazards.
Communicate with Rail Traffic Controllers and other Track Protection personnel using established procedures and radio communication.
Install and remove railway protection devices (flags, signage) at designated locations.
Direct the safe movement of personnel and equipment through work areas.
Prepare daily reports, including timesheets and work documentation.
Promote and enforce the company’s safety program, ensuring all workers adopt a safety-first mindset.
Operate company vehicles as required.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Applicants must live within 1.5 hours of Downtown Toronto.
Post-secondary education and/or equivalent experience (preferred).
Valid Ontario Class G Driver’s Licence and a clean abstract is an important requirement.
Ability to read instructions and follow written policies and procedures.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Willingness to work nights, weekends, and overtime as required.
Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions (snow, rain, heat).
Strong concentration and situational awareness in dynamic environments.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities under pressure.
Understanding of workplace safety requirements and procedures.
Ability to work in a safety-sensitive role directing contractors in active railway environments.

Skills

Situational awareness
Analytical skills
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Radio communication

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Full-Time
Unionized
On the road
80% nights, 20% days throughout the year

Experience Level

Entry Level

Education Level

Post-secondary education and/or equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

$38.46 per hour (upon completion of training and mentorship program)
Up to $100,000 annually

Benefits

Paid training, including Canadian Railway Operating Rules (CROR), Track Inspection Guidelines (TIG), Personal Track Safety (PTS)
Mentorship and on-the-job training
Union membership, with access to benefits and pension programs
Overtime pay and night shift premiums

About the Company

At Universal Rail Services Inc., our work is getting and keeping Canada’s railway operators in motion — safely and sustainably.
We work coast-to-coast, across every railway sector and project size, delivering service excellence and exceptional value to our clients.
Within our team, we call this Doing It Right!

Equal Opportunity

Universal Rail Services Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.