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 Senior Manager, Engineering is responsible for the inspection and maintenance of tracks, roadbed, and right of way in accordance with sound engineering practices and approved railway standards, specifications, procedures and budget, and within the CN operating plan.

Main Responsibilities

Leadership

\xc2\xb7 Provide leadership to Track Supervisors, Assistant Track Supervisors and hourly Maintenance of Way (MOW) employees

\xc2\xb7 Provide clear direction on employee performance and department goals

\xc2\xb7 Coach and counsel subordinates who are not performing at established goals and standards

\xc2\xb7 Respond to grievances and resolve them

Safety Compliance

\xc2\xb7 Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency walkabouts

\xc2\xb7 Provide positive and constructive feedback and coaching

Capital Program

\xc2\xb7 Prepare capital program requirements

\xc2\xb7 Analyze and interpret track geometry and rail flaw reports to identify conditions requiring actions to meet engineering track standards

Operations

\xc2\xb7 Manage activities related to derailments and disruptions in service while collaborating with others to determine cause and future prevention

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. The role requires frequent travel (50%) within the region.

Requirements

Experience

Railroad

\xc2\xb7 Minimum 10 years of railroad experience

o Minimum 6 years of track experience

o Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience

Education/Certification/Designation

\xc2\xb7 High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)

\xc2\xb7 General Code of Operation Rules (GCOR) Certification

Competencies

\xc2\xb7 Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example

\xc2\xb7 Improves processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN\'s environmental footprint

\xc2\xb7 Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

\xc2\xb7 Collaborates with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity

\xc2\xb7 Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

\xc2\xb7 Leverages feedback and coaching to improve performance

\xc2\xb7 Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self and others accountable to meet performance expectations

\xc2\xb7 Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

\xc2\xb7 Is agile in responding to the rapid evolution of the industry and of technology

\xc2\xb7 Stays calm and adapts to changes

Technical Skills/Knowledge

\xc2\xb7 Comprehensive knowledge of track structure, construction and maintenance, identifying track defects

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of engineering track standards and operation measures

\xc2\xb7 Understanding of applicable collective agreements

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Microsoft suite (Excel, Word)

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Track Inspection System (TIS)

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

\xc2\xb7 Knowledge of Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)

About CN

As a leading North American transportation and logistics company, CN is a true backbone of the economy. With a team of approximately 25,000 railroaders, our focus is on moving both our company and the economy forward. We transport US$200 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors from resource to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a 20,000-mile network spanning Canada and mid-America. CN is the only Canadian company listed in the Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). Launched in 1999, the DJSI World represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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.

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