POSITION: Manager, Signals & Communications

REPORTS TO: Director, Rail Infrastructure

DEPARTMENT: Rail Infrastructure

LOCATION: Englehart / Cochrane

REFERENCE: 200-125-23

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 750 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 Manager, Signals & Communications is responsible for the efficient, safe and economical maintenance, repairs, alterations and modifications to ensure reliable operation of automatic crossing protection, hot journal detection systems, wayside radio & dispatch equipment, high water and slide detection systems, maintenance and installation of AEI (Automatic Equipment Identification), and other related safety equipment.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervises and directs 5 full-time signal maintainers, and 2 full-time signal & communication technicians
• Responsible for department operating and capital budgets
• Establishes and carries out an effective preventative maintenance program and expedites efficient corrective repairs following signal failures and or damage
• Ensures compliance with standards, laws and codes such as Transport Canada and A.A.R. Regulations
• Administers the collective agreement and participates in negotiations
• Investigates and reports on any accidents/incidents involving signal personnel, including follow up reports for Workers Compensation.
• Expedites all emergency calls, on a 24 hour basis, year round, determines priorities and arranges corrective action as necessary
• Ensures adherence to all safety rules, procedures and practices
• Plans, directs and oversees the completion of all major signal department projects
• Performs random inspections of facilities and testing of signal equipment to ensure compliance with regulations
• Arranges and oversees inspection and testing of signal equipment to ensure compliance with regulations
• Arranges prompt repair or protection of damaged signal equipment to maintain safe operation of rail and highway traffic
• Prepares, submits and administers annual departmental operating and capital budgets and ensures expenditures fall within the constraints of the submitted budgets and explains any variances as required
• Requisitions/purchases materials parts and tools and recommends new equipment acquisitions
• Scrutinizes and certifies accounts, weekly timesheets and employee expense submissions and approves invoices for payment as appropriate
• Maintains stock control and supply of emergency replacement parts
• Prepares estimates for the installation and maintenance of signal equipment for the Railway and its customers
• Keeps informed and up-to-date on technical development in the industry
• Ensures that all signal department technical plans and reporting documents are kept current, up-to-date and according to standards
• Contributes to Enterprise Asset Management planning and implementation
• Performs other related duties as required

REQUIREMENTS:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in Electronics, Electrical or Civil Engineering, or equivalent work experience
• Ability to become CROR qualified
• Strong working knowledge of all signal systems, codes and practices is a must
• Working knowledge of VHF mobile radio and wireless based communications
• Able to work effectively without close supervision
• Good computer skills
• Subject to call 24 hours, seven days per week
• Works in all weather conditions
• Valid driver’s license
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Good knowledge of electronics
• Must be able to travel frequently (up to 50% of the time)
• Must be able to walk and climb over rough terrain to visit job sites
• Supervisory and budgeting experience will be considered an asset

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:

• Criminal record check
• Employment references
• Education verification

CLOSING DATE: January 8, 2023 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 to:

jobs@ontarionorthland.ca

Ontario Northland is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources.

Pour des renseignements en français composez le 1.800.363.7512 poste 494.