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Title posted on Talent.com - Track Testing Specialist
Posted on July 23, 2026 by Employer details Ontario Northland
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<p>POSITION :                Track Testing Specialist REPORTS TO :          Manager, Operations Support DEPARTMENT :         Rail Infrastructure LOCATION :               North Bay, Englehart, Cochrane REFERENCE :           200-95-27 SALARY :                   $100,412 - $118,144 WHO WE ARE : Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services.</p><p>We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services.</p><p>ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve.</p><p>With over 1200 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations.  We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.</p><p>ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT : The Track Testing Specialist is responsible for providing centralized leadership, coordination, and oversight of Ontario Northland’s track testing and infrastructure condition monitoring programs.</p><p>The position ensures that all regulatory and cyclical testing activities, including track geometry testing, ultrasonic rail flaw detection, optical inspections, and other infrastructure assessment programs, are effectively planned, coordinated, documented, analyzed, and reported.</p><p>The role supports the safe and reliable operation of Ontario Northland’s rail network by monitoring infrastructure conditions, identifying defects, coordinating corrective actions, and providing data-driven recommendations to support maintenance planning and operational decision-making.</p><p>MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES : Develop, coordinate, and oversee annual and cyclical track testing programs across the railway network.</p><p>Oversee the operation, utilization, and maintenance requirements of the ONT300 test car.</p><p>Schedule and manage track geometry testing, ultrasonic rail testing, optical inspections, ballast inspections, tie inspections, and other infrastructure assessment programs.</p><p>Coordinate testing activities to ensure completion within required timelines and operational windows.</p><p>Ensure testing activities meet applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards.</p><p>Monitor testing schedules and ensure follow-up activities are completed.</p><p>Provide guidance and support regarding testing requirements and infrastructure condition information Ensure testing documentation is complete, accurate, and readily accessible.</p><p>Support audit readiness and regulatory reporting requirements.</p><p>Monitor asset condition information to support maintenance planning and prioritization Manage and maintain testing records, databases, and infrastructure condition information.</p><p>Analyze testing results and identify trends, deficiencies, and emerging infrastructure risks.</p><p>Prepare reports, summaries, and recommendations for operational managers and senior leadership.</p><p>Communicate testing results, schedules, and operational impacts to affected groups.</p><p>Develop scopes of work and assist with procurement requirements.</p><p>Coordinate external testing contractors and service providers.</p><p>Monitor contractor performance, deliverables, and testing quality.</p><p>Coordinate access, logistics, scheduling, and support resources required for testing activities.</p><p>Review contractor reports and ensure deficiencies are appropriately addressed.</p><p>Participate in planning meetings and provide technical- Location Englehart, ON
- Work location On site
- Salary$200.00DAY daily
- Terms of employment Full time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Talent.com #629476514281430516
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