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 SummaryThe Manager, Crew Management Centre (CMC) is responsible for the implementation of crewing trains and oversight of CMC for Network Operations. The incumbent collaborates with the Regional General Managers and delegates to implement cost effective weekly manpower adjustments for Canada, including recalls, layoffs, and shortages. The role establishes and adjusts Road and Yard assignments, manpower tracking and maintenance, training programs such as Student Locomotive Engineer (SLE), Conductor Locomotive Operator (CLO), Yardmaster, Beltpack as well as Qualification Standards and Regulations of Canada (QSOC) recertification schedules and adjustments. The position represents CN on Works with the Scheduling Committee Regional Officers towards optimum scheduled assigned service.Main ResponsibilitiesLeadership\xc2\xb7 Project and fulfill manpower requirements related to trends and analysis of upcoming and previous traffic volumes as well as patterns\xc2\xb7 Spearhead, coach, mentor, and set up expectations for Unifor Crew Dispatchers\xc2\xb7 Instill accountability and foster learning, collaboration, and development of Crew Supervisors and Dispatchers\xc2\xb7 Develop and mentor Supervisor within CMC to understand the role and duties in order to be capable of covering vacation relief, including learning the role\'s significance, its effect on cost control, and execution of crew management in CanadaMaintain Crew Base for Train Operations\xc2\xb7 Execute board numbers correctly for pools, including crew in a given terminal and spares such as unexpected vacancies\xc2\xb7 Create a balance in boards following traffic trends and predict the number of trains required during holidays and workforce timing in a short timeframe\xc2\xb7 Organize crew resources with Regional Transportation Officers, providing insight and feedback for efficient and cost-effective crew utilization\xc2\xb7 Maintain Train Operation Planning and Control (TOPC) and Crew Assignment and Timekeeping System (CATS) interface for effective crew information distribution\xc2\xb7 Coordinate with CN vendors to provide transportation services to Conductors and Engineers such as taxis\xc2\xb7 Maintain T&E cost distribution in the region\xc2\xb7 Oversee the deployment of non-agreement employees in cases of local crew shortages, as well as ensure that applicable provisions of the collective agreements are followed\xc2\xb7 Work collaboratively with unions to address underlying issues and take proactive steps to address them\xc2\xb7 Respond on behalf of the organization concerning alleged collective agreement violations\xc2\xb7 Collaborate with Labour Relations (LR) and the Human Resources Business Partners (HRBP) to review and ensure that the best audit practices are maintained when reviewing time claims to minimize grievances and employee complaints\xc2\xb7 Work with Cats System on modernization and implementation of new systems\xc2\xb7 Provide feedback to Senior Project Manager, Information and Technology (I&T), Senior Manager, and Crew Systems for CATS system enhancement, hours of service (HOS) reporting for T&E, subsequent electronic reporting, and coordinate with the project leaderWorking ConditionsThe role has standard working conditions in an open-office environment with a regular work week from Monday to Friday, weekend and night shifts are required at times. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to handle deadlines and responsibilities and high stress events. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences.RequirementsExperienceManagemento Minimum 5 years of relevant work experienceo Minimum 5 years of experience working at CN and previous experience as a Dispatcher, Timekeeper, Crew Supervisor, and an Auditor*o Minimum 3 years of experience in Operations either at a field level or in the RTCC or CMC*Any experience for these above would be considered as an assetEducation/Certification/Designation\xc2\xb7 High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)\xc2\xb7 Associate\'s Degree or Bachelor\'s Degree in Transportation-related discipline*\xc2\xb7 Bachelor\'s Degree in Management or equivalent managerial experience**Any designation for these above would be considered as an assetCompetencies\xc2\xb7 Collaborates with others and shares information\xc2\xb7 Solves problems to create value\xc2\xb7 Develops self and others\xc2\xb7 Communicates with impact\xc2\xb7 Knows the business and stays current on industry needs\xc2\xb7 Seeks and values all perspectives\xc2\xb7 Demonstrates agility and drives change\xc2\xb7 Verbal and written (English fluent, French an asset)\xc2\xb7 Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to crewing demand\xc2\xb7 Makes informed and timely decisions\xc2\xb7 Applies critical thinkingTechnical Skills/Knowledge\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of the application of Collective Bargaining Agreements governing T&E employees on the system\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Hours of Service and regulations pertaining to the management of Transportation Employees\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Service Reliability System (SRS), Crew Assignment and Timekeeping System, CATS, Train Operation Planning and Control (TOPC), and Right Time Business Intelligence (RTBI)\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Canadian Collective Agreements\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Crew Assignment and Timekeeping system\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Freight Rail Crew Optimization Scheduling and Fatigue Management Program\xc2\xb7 Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) as well as Access\xc2\xb7 Ability to resolve conflictsAbout CNCN 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.At CN, we are dedicated to building North America\'s most and railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don\'t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don\'t see yourself in every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please reach out to our team atAs an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. 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.

Canadian National Railway