Job Description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely-helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Facility Management Supervisor must organize, monitor and supervise facility management operations and perform a variety of technical tasks relative to facility management for their sub region (province/territory). The person ensures that the activities are performed safely, within budgets and in strict compliance with building regulatory and maintenance standards consistent with expectations of the business.

Main Responsibilities

Human Resources

Plan daily facility management activities related to buildings, utilities, yard equipment and bridges, based on priorities (i.e., emergencies, regular scheduled maintenance, etc.)

Supervise work performed by external contractors and unionized staff to meet requirements

Enforce labor agreements including requests for overtime, scheduling, grievances, investigations, discipline, etc.

Ensure that CN Safety Standards are met and followed by internal and external maintenance employees

Perform daily safety briefing

Report Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) injuries and workplace accidents

Project Coordination

Respond to requests for maintenance work from CN employees located in their respective regions, evaluate requests and determine the most effective ways to resolve the issues

Interact with senior management personnel in Operations (GM, Superintendent, etc.) relating to repair and maintenance requests

Ensure scheduled preventative maintenance is performed on critical infrastructure noting work completion in CN database

Complete a prioritized assessment of buildings on your territory and schedule for repair or replacement as required to submit to Manager for approval

Outsource request for proposal (RFP) or multiple bids for facility management within delegation of authority

Budgets

Responsible for cost center budgets including prioritizing discretionary spending

Working Conditions

The role is based in an office environment with travel (25%) required during the year. Due to the nature of the position, the availability of 24/7 is required to deal with emergency issues that arise. The incumbent must handle an elevated amount of pressure and stress to meet tight deadlines for emergencies.

Requirements

Experience

Facility Supervisor

Minimum of 5 years experience as a facility supervisory within a unionized environment

Education/Certification/Designation

Trade Certification or equivalence

Valid Drivers License

Competencies

Continuously display a customer centric attitude in order to improve the customer's journey

Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

Inspire others with impactful communications and adapt well to its audience

Apply analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

Promote ideas while evaluating impacts

Develop solutions that aligns with customers' expectations to increase satisfaction

Deal with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Time and project management

Knowledge of building maintenance system

Organizational Impact

Decision Making & Impacts

The Facility Management Supervisor ensures all CN facilities, utilities and yard equipment are functioning to prevent any negative impacts to CN's railroad operations (such as train delays). The incumbent is responsible for the cost center budget including prioritizing discretionary spending and the person has delegation authority (10-20K).

Level of Interaction/Influence

They key external interactions are with the contractors.

The key internal interactions are with the CN Managers requiring facility management.

Employees Supervised/Organizational Structure

Eighty-six (86) directly supervised employees around Canada.

Any external contractors (i.e., electricians, etc.) are considered as indirectly supervised employees.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment. The Company's vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN's contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada.

CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.