About the Role
Mansour Canadian Railcar Services Inc., a division of the Mansour Group, is seeking an experienced Railway Shop Supervisor/Foreman to lead daily shop operations in our high-performance railcar repair environment. This is a hands-on, front-line leadership role that is responsible for safety oversight, repair quality, mentorship, and operational efficiency. In this role, you will work directly with the Divisional Manager to plan, organize, and control shop activities while supervising, training, and developing staff.
Mansour Canadian Railcar Services is dedicated to providing exceptional rail services that meet the needs of clients across passenger, freight, mining, steel production, forestry, and agriculture. Our commitment to quality includes expert railcar maintenance, repairs, and inspections that keep equipment operating at peak performance. We also provide full compliance certification and qualification services to ensure all railcars meet industry regulations.
We take great pride in exceeding expectations and delivering dependable, top-tier service. As a Railway Shop Supervisor, you will play a central role in upholding these standards. This position is ideal for a senior trades professional who has strong welding and mechanical expertise and is ready to lead a team in a fast-paced, safety focused environment.
If you are driven by quality, confident in your technical abilities, and motivated to lead a respected shop team, we encourage you to apply.
What You Bring
- A strong commitment to safety and the ability to ensure employees perform their work safely and in accordance with company policies.
- Proven ability to oversee safe and efficient repair procedures in a railcar or industrial environment.
- Experience training, coaching, and mentoring employees to meet company and industry repair standards.
- The ability to build positive employee relations and support adherence to HR policies and procedures.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain an efficient and productive operation that aligns with company goals.
- Experience managing operational costs, labour distribution, and resource planning.
- Hands-on mechanical ability and willingness to assist with repairs.
- Experience supporting regular safety checks and helping maintain a safe work environment.
- Experience conducting regular safety audits and supporting a proactive safety culture in the shop.
- Ability to lead short weekly, daily, and monthly safety conversations with the team on relevant safety topics.
- Comfortable spending most of the workday on the shop floor in a hands-on supervisory role.
Qualifications and Requirements
- 5+ years of hands-on welding and fitting experience in a heavy industrial, fabrication, rail, pressure vessel, structural steel, manufacturing, or related environment.
- Experience as both a welder and fitter is strongly preferred.
- Previous supervisory, lead hand, crew lead, foreman, or equivalent leadership experience is preferred. Formal supervisor training is considered an asset.
- Current or previous welding certifications (CWB, TSSA, or equivalent) are preferred.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical components, repair processes, and safety requirements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Etc.)
- Shop purchasing/equipment maintenance experience.
- Ability to pass required training, background checks, and drug and alcohol testing.
- Valid Ontario driver’s license with a clean drivers’ abstract.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to stoop for extended periods of time and routinely move from kneeling to standing positions.
- Must be able to wear a respirator.
- Must be able to lift up to 50lbs from the ground surface.
- Must be able to climb ladders and perform work at elevated heights.
- Must be able to work in confined spaces.
- Must be able to physically fit into a manway opening as small as 20” in diameter.
- Must be able to work in both a general office environment with moderate noise levels and a shop or outdoor environment with occasional high noise levels.
How to Apply
If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your application through Indeed.
What to Expect After Applying
We appreciate the interest of all applicants. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Updates will be provided directly to shortlisted candidates. We kindly ask applicants not to call or email for application status updates.
Compensation Notes
The base salary range considers experience, education, and training. It is not typical for salaries to be offered near the top of the range.
For management roles, the base salary does not represent total compensation. Full‑time management positions may include pay‑for‑performance programs as part of the established compensation framework.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Mansour Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Accommodation
If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to ensure appropriate support throughout the application and interview process.
Recruitment Process Information
All job postings with Mansour Group Inc. reflect current vacancies within the organization.
Mansour Group Inc. may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support applicant screening. However, applications will also be reviewed by a member of our Recruitment team to ensure a fair and thorough assessment.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Sarnia, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Welding and Fitting: 3 years (required)
- Leadership: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
