At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead safety initiatives and foster a proactive safety culture across multiple sites.
- Company: Join Railserve, a leader in industrial railyard services backed by Berkshire Hathaway.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and generous RRSP matching.
- Other info: Travel opportunities and a commitment to employee development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on safety in the rail industry while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of safety leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
Railserve is a leading provider of industrial railyard services across the United States and Canada. Our teams deliver on-site rail switching, material handling and transloading, track construction and maintenance, and locomotive service and repair for customers who depend on safe, reliable rail operations every day. With decades of industry experience, Railserve is built on a foundation of safety, teamwork, and operational excellence. We invest in our people, promote from within, and use innovative, safety-focused technology to keep railyards running efficiently.
Position Summary
Railserve is seeking a Regional Safety Manager to lead our Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S) program across U.S. and Canadian operations. This role is critical to driving a strong safety culture, partnering with Operations to improve performance, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements. You’ll play a visible leadership role while working in the field, influencing teams, and helping embed safety into everything we do.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and reinforce a proactive, safety-first culture across multiple sites
- Partner with Operations to improve safety performance, reduce risk, and support safe production
- Ensure compliance with U.S. and Canadian safety regulations and serve as a key contact for regulatory agencies
- Lead incident investigations, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions
- Conduct site audits, risk assessments, and safety evaluations to drive continuous improvement
- Develop and deliver safety training programs across regions
- Support new site startups and ensure EH&S requirements are built in from day one
- Oversee Canadian case management processes, including WCB reporting and return-to-work coordination
- Build strong relationships with site leadership, employees, and customers
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Safety, Business, or related field
- 5+ years of safety leadership experience in rail, industrial, or heavy operations environments
- Experience working with Class I railroads and rail-served facilities
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements in both the U.S. and Canada
- Proven ability to lead incident investigations, analyze data, and drive safety improvements
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
Preferred
- CSP or CRSP certification
- Experience supporting multi-site or cross-border operations
Work Environment & Travel
Regular work in active industrial and rail yard environments. Travel required: up to 75% initially, stabilizing closer to 50%.
What We Offer
Railserve is committed to being an Employer of Choice, offering competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid time off and vacation benefits
- RRSP with generous company match and additional annual employer contribution
Come Grow With Us
Don’t worry if you don’t meet every qualification. Railserve values reliability, work ethic, and a willingness to learn. Our tools, technology, and processes continue to evolve, and we invest in training and developing our people for long-term success.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Railserve provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals. We recruit, hire, train, promote, and compensate employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
Regional Safety Manager in Edmonton employer: Railserve, Inc.
Railserve is an exceptional employer that prioritizes safety, teamwork, and operational excellence in the industrial rail sector. With a commitment to employee growth through comprehensive training programs and a culture that empowers individuals to lead and innovate, Railserve offers competitive pay and a robust benefits package, including RRSP contributions and paid time off. Located across the U.S. and Canada, this role provides unique opportunities to influence safety practices in dynamic environments while being part of a global organization backed by Berkshire Hathaway.
