Adecco is currently hiring a full-time Rail Grinding Operations Officer to lead grinding operations across multiple field locations. This role oversees crews and contractors, ensures safe execution of rail grinding activities, and coordinates closely with internal stakeholders to maintain efficient and compliant operations.
Our Diversity & Inclusion Statement
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. This position is open to individuals who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, Adecco is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples in the workforce in alignment with section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.
Responsibilities:
Safety & Compliance

• Lead grinding operations in accordance with safety standards, regulations, and company policies
• Ensure proper track protection for all operations
• Identify hazards (including fire risks) and enforce safe work practices
• Audit field activities and implement corrective actions as needed

• Plan and coordinate daily grinding activities, surveys, and inspections
• Lead and support crews and contractors, providing guidance and performance oversight
• Communicate work plans with internal stakeholders and traffic control teams
• Adapt to changing conditions and manage service disruptions
• Oversee machine handovers and ensure continuity of operations

• Review daily work reports for accuracy and compliance
• Approve invoices in line with contracts and accounting practices
• Support continuous improvement of procedures and processes

• Minimum 1+ year of railroad maintenance or operations experience
• Experience with track protection and field operations
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid railway operating rules certification (or ability to obtain required certifications within one year)
• Strong ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing conditions
• Experience in leadership roles (e.g., Foreman, Conductor) is an asset
• Strong leadership and safety mindset
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in demanding environments
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (asset)
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

Land Acknowledgement
Adecco acknowledges that our head office is located in Tkarón:to/Toronto, on the traditional territory of many Nations, including the Anishinaabeg, the Haudenosaunee, the Huron-Wendat, and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. We recognize that our teams operate in offices and communities across the country, on the ancestral and contemporary lands of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. We’re committed to continued learning, respectful relationships, and taking meaningful actions in partnership with Indigenous communities.