POSITION: Supervisor, Electrical
REPORTS TO: Manager, Electrical
DEPARTMENT: Rail Mechanical
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE: 300-136-27
SALARY: $100,412 - $118,144

ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
The Supervisor, Electrical, is responsible for delivering high-quality electrical services to internal and external locomotive customers in a safe, efficient, and reliable manner. The Supervisor will maintain a safe work environment for all employees while overseeing the timely, efficient, and cost-effective completion of locomotive and traction motor electrical projects. This role ensures all work is completed in accordance with quality standards, technical specifications, customer requirements, and operational expectations.

MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise the electrical team to ensure work is completed in a safe, timely, and efficient manner, in compliance with all requirements, specifications, customer standards, and applicable regulations.
• Ensure all employees and contractors work safely and adhere to company policies, safety requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Monitor and respond to train operational requirements as required (24/7).
• Ensure locomotives arriving on shift are inspected, serviced, and prepared for release.
• Coordinate and oversee evening shift shop activities, ensuring continuity of work from the day shift and adherence to established work lists and priorities.
• Assist with capital overhauls, major running repairs, scheduled repairs, and unscheduled repairs.
• Track maintenance items and monitor repair progress within the Locomotive Shop.
• Ensure equipment maintenance and repair activities are carried out in compliance with AAR, FRA, and Transport Canada regulations.
• Support the day-shift supervisory team in meeting delivery dates, commitment times, and customer expectations.
• Process and manage operational communications, including email correspondence.
• Update and maintain progress reports to track daily locomotive status and shop activities.
• Assist with recruitment activities, including interviews, and support employee training, technical training, and safety training coordination.
• Review and approve employee timecards on a weekly basis.
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting assistance, and operational guidance to internal and external stakeholders to avoid delays and ensure locomotives operate in a safe and efficient manner.
• Support and advise the Cochrane and Englehart teams, as well as internal customers requiring remote support and technical assistance.
• Manage work standards through regular review and inspection to ensure all work performed in the shop meets regulatory, customer, and company standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Secondary School Diploma or General Educational Diploma (GED)
• Valid 309A Electrician or 442A Industrial Electrician Certificate of Qualification
• Minimum 5 years of relevant tradesperson experience with demonstrated leadership responsibilities
• Locomotive experience, supervisory experience, and experience working in a unionized environment are considered assets
• Experience working with budgets, schedules, and operational performance objectives
• Knowledge of electrical maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and inspection practices
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, regulations, and WHMIS requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, as well as working knowledge of AS400, Intelex, and SharePoint
• Ability to supervise employees, coordinate workloads, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to plan and coordinate schedules, projects, and resources to meet operational requirements
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
• Effective communication, teamwork, coaching, and employee relations skills, with the ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with employees, management, customers, and stakeholders
• Commitment to health and safety

APPLICATION PROCESS: The successful candidate will need to pass the following clearances: criminal record check, employment references and education verification.

CLOSING DATE: October 4, 2026, no later than 11:59 p.m. 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: https://www.ontarionorthland.ca/en/careers

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
If it is determined that any information provided in the application or during the recruitment process is false, misleading, or incomplete, Ontario Northland may discontinue your candidacy from further consideration.