Track and Machinery Trainer

POSITION: Track and Machinery Trainer 
REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Training and Compliance
DEPARTMENT: Rail Transportation
LOCATION: Englehart, Cochrane or North Bay
REFERENCE: 100-71-25
SALARY:  $80,730 - $94,990 WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.  We employ over 900 skilled professionals and are over 120 years old and proud of our heritage and connection to the communities we serve.  We are focused on moving forward with the goal of being a valued leader in transportation.  We offer competitive salary, excellent benefits, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, 3 paid personal leave days along with discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services. ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Track and Machinery Trainer is responsible for assisting in the development of track and equipment training programs, as well as delivering the training programs to employees. MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
•    Provides hands-on training and mentoring to employees regarding track upgrades, maintenance, repair and new employee orientation
•    Provides hands-on training and mentoring for new and existing operators on various types of equipment
•    Instructs new and existing operators on the general servicing and housekeeping practices
•    Trains, observes, and tests operators on the operations of track machines and equipment; qualifies / disqualifies operators as required
•    Trains, observes, and tests employees on the maintenance of track 
•    Assess priorities for training / mentoring for various machines and track forces and works with manpower coordinator to set training schedules
•    Maintains updated files and accurate records of training qualifications and mentoring
•    Reviews and provides comments on the various machine operator training manuals and work procedures for updating
•    Assists in the development of new machine operator training manuals for new or leased equipment 
•    Assists in the development of qualification tests
•    Provides in the field guidance and clarification to supervisors and track maintenance personnel on  standards, proper operating techniques, and work procedures
•    Completes full investigations in response to equipment / operator related incidents / injuries
•    Deals with various union issues 
•    Other duties as required REQUIREMENTS:
•    Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
•    10 years’ experience in track maintenance / machine operations
•    Prior track inspection experience or equivalent would be an asset
•    Good knowledge and experience in track construction and maintenance
•    Good knowledge and experience in machine operations and mechanical aptitude
•    Good working knowledge of business computer applications - including PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, and Word are an asset
•    Excellent communication and presentation skills
•    Must be qualified or be able to qualify in the Canadian Rail Operating Rules for Level A100
•    Must be qualified or be able to qualify in the Manual of Track Requirements
•    Extensive travel (80% of the time) and work on various shifts and away from home terminal
•    Subject to work in all weather conditions and to travel over rough terrain
•    Post-secondary or related courses in training and development / adult learning theory are an asset
•    Must possess a valid driver’s license
•    Committed to company health and safety BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification. CLOSING DATE:  June 12, 2024 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document), stating reference name and number.  Visit our career website to apply: Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.
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