Junior Switch Person

About Us

At SECURE, we lead the way in waste management and energy infrastructure, providing unmatched security and peace of mind to our clients. Our strength lies in our size, extensive network, solid reputation, industry expertise, and a relentless can-do attitude.

With an expansive infrastructure network spanning Western Canada and North Dakota, we deliver essential solutions where they are needed most. Our partnerships focus on safely recovering oil and metals, disposing of liquid and solid waste, recycling materials such as metals, water, and oil, and reclaiming contaminated land to reduce environmental footprints.

SECURE is committed to innovation, helping our customers lower costs, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and exceed their business, safety, and environmental goals. We go beyond expectations — mitigating risks, reducing financial obligations, and maximizing value for our clients.

Join SECURE, where we step up to make a meaningful difference in the industries we serve and the world we share.

Your Opportunity at SECURE

Our Switch Person is responsible for day-to-day duties related to metals recycling and rail yard operations and need to complete work in a safe fashion while maintaining a clean work site.

This position is based out of Edmonton, AB

The Team

This is an entry level position with growth opportunities.  

Work Environment

This is a full time Monday to Friday position working 7:00am to 4:00pm.  Overtime and Saturdays as required.

A Day in The Life

• Ensure all SECURE safety policies and procedures are followed
• Partake in all safety related meetings including daily tail gates, last minute risk assessment, etc.
• Execute rail traffic coordination and rail car movements
• Must have an understanding of all power and small tools
• Conduct pre-operational checks on equipment
• Clean, lubricate and fuel all equipment and general site housekeeping
• Ensure safety fences / markings are all in place
• Notify supervisor and or repair shop of any required work to be done
• Basic comprehension and ability to follow SECURE’s Workplace Health and Safety requirements relevant to the assigned work site, including but not limited to SECURE’s “Stop & Think Process” and SECURE’s “Hazard Assessment Process”
• Ability to complete safety documentation in an accurate and timely manner
• Ability to perform physical tasks, including lifting, shoveling, moving containers and other heavy materials

Skills, Experience & Qualifications

• Experience operating Heavy Equipment, preferred
• Experience with metals is an asset
• Experience operating a loader and a zoom boom is required
• Strong work ethic and willingness to persevere through difficult weather conditions, challenging work site environments, and long demanding work days
• Ability to manage weather and/or seasonal interruptions in work schedule
• Fit-for-Work each day

What's in it for you

At SECURE, we focus on opportunities for growth and improvement; for our employees, our customers, our partners, and the communities we operate in. We are an energetic team, driven by the needs of our customers, and we care about making a meaningful contribution. We strive to attract, retain, and motivate employees by offering a competitive compensation package that recognizes employee contributions and performance.

In addition to rewarding job opportunities, we offer:

• Competitive industry wages, and compensation programs which includes:
• Employer paid benefits: health, dental & more
• Health care spending account
• Employee wellness program
• Employee savings plans
• Career progression
• A competitive employee referral program
• Industry leading safety standards
• Community investment initiatives Our Stories

We believe our team’s strength comes from our diversity.

Every SECURE employee has a right to feel safe and welcome. We pride ourselves on being respectful workplace where all employees have equal access to opportunity and support. 

We are a trusted partner. We extend those same efforts outside of the organization through our respectful engagement with our diverse base of stakeholders in the communities in which we operate.

Applicants are not assessed on the grounds of race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or physical handicap. Our operations span across Canada and the United States and we actively seek out a wide range of applicants for both field operations and office roles.