Ontario Jobs: RailOne Opens Rail Tie Factory in North Bay
Ontario jobs news: RailOne is setting up a concrete railroad tie factory in North Bay with $1 million in provincial support, creating 19 manufacturing jobs.
CanadaIn brief
- RailOne Rainbow Canada Corp. is setting up a plant in North Bay, Ontario, to make concrete rail ties.
- The new plant should bring 19 jobs to North Bay.
- Ontario's Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) is providing $1 million.
- It will be Ontario's first facility making concrete ties for transit projects, using German technology.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Organization | RailOne Rainbow Canada Corp. |
| Official source | Ontario Construction News – RailOne concrete tie factory in North Bay ✓ ontarioconstructionnews.com |
New Ontario jobs are coming to the North. RailOne Rainbow Canada Corp. is setting up a concrete railroad tie factory in North Bay, backed by $1 million from Ontario's Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC). The project is expected to create 19 jobs.
What is RailOne building?
RailOne is a joint venture created to make concrete rail ties in Canada. Its North Bay plant will use concrete railway technology developed in Germany. CEO Saurav Mittal said the company is bringing 70 years of German expertise to Canada.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Employer | RailOne Rainbow Canada Corp. |
| Location | North Bay, Ontario |
| New jobs | 19 |
| Provincial funding | $1 million (NOHFC) |
| Products | Concrete railroad ties |
| Markets | Heavy-haul freight, high-speed rail, urban transit |
The funding will help refurbish an existing building, buy manufacturing equipment and support marketing.
Why does this matter?
Local MPP Vic Fedeli said this will be Ontario's first facility making concrete ties for transit projects. Today many concrete ties are imported from overseas, so a domestic plant cuts transport costs and strengthens Canada's rail supply chain. Concrete ties are also creosote-free and need less maintenance than wooden ones.
The NOHFC has backed 9,011 projects in Northern Ontario since mid-2018, worth over $1.1 billion, and says they have created or kept over 13,900 jobs.
What jobs could be available?
A concrete tie plant of this size typically needs:
- Production and machine operators
- Concrete and quality control technicians
- Maintenance mechanics and millwrights
- Forklift and yard operators
- Supervisors and shipping staff
These are typical roles for this kind of factory, not a confirmed list.
How do I apply?
RailOne has not yet published job postings for North Bay. Watch for listings in the local press and through Employment Ontario offices in North Bay.
What it means for job seekers
- Northern Ontario manufacturing is growing. Provincial funds keep backing new plants.
- Trades skills are valuable. Millwrights and machine operators are always in demand.
- Small team, early hiring. With 19 roles, applying early matters.
- Related: Ontario's Niagara casino plan could support 10,000+ construction jobs.
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Frequently asked questions
How many jobs will the RailOne North Bay factory create?
19 jobs are expected at the new North Bay plant.
What will the RailOne factory make?
Concrete rail ties for freight lines, high-speed rail and city transit, which need less upkeep than wooden ties.
Who is funding the RailOne factory?
The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation is providing $1 million to refurbish a building, buy equipment and support marketing.
How can I apply for RailOne jobs in North Bay?
Hiring details have not been published yet. Watch for RailOne job postings and contact the North Bay employment services office.
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