Assistant Flagging Supervisor

Canadian National Railway Company; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Flagging Supervisor, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring safety and efficiency in railway operations. This position offers a unique blend of office and outdoor work, requiring you to manage schedules, oversee flagging operations, and support a dedicated team. With a commitment to safety and excellence, you will thrive in a culture that values teamwork and proactive problem-solving. If you're ready to take on new challenges in a dynamic environment and make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of railway operation experience, including flagging.
• Strong communication skills and knowledge of labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly scheduling and coordinate flagging duties.
• Support the supervisor in safety and operational tasks.
• Conduct investigations and manage employee records.

Skills

Railway Operation

Flagging Experience

Labor Relations

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

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 Assistant Flagging Supervisor is responsible for managing the weekly schedule for the flagging group and coordinating schedules and duties between internal and external parties. The position provides daily support to the Flagging Supervisor by assisting in all flagging protection activities over the assigned territory, in accordance with sound engineering practices, railway standards, procedures and rules.

Main Responsibilities

1. Help plan schedule for the following week.
2. Call employees to inform them of schedule changes or overtime.
3. Check time entry and expense accounts in Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP).
4. Help the Supervisor manage occupational injuries and accidents.
5. Manage absences and replacements.
6. Conduct necessary investigations for various situations, particularly for disciplinary issues and document them in the systems.
7. Attend weekly management meetings with the Supervisors and Foremen.
8. Manage the vehicle fleet (e.g., change in allocations and plan for mechanical maintenance) and allocation of phones and computers.
9. Keep inventory and distribution of material updated.
10. Coach flagmen on protection, inspection of compliance with guidelines, and provide targeted support.
11. Keep employee files and worksite information files updated.
12. Support the supervisor in managing unforeseen events, employees to be reassigned, and any related administrative tasks.
13. Build weekly safety calls to discuss safety, injuries, new processes and rules with the team.
14. Build quarterly in-person safety days to discuss safety, injuries, new processes, and rules with the team.
15. Handle on-the-job training for employees and contractors.
16. Replace the Supervisor, as needed, at worksite and project meetings.
17. Respond daily to emails that come into the Flag inbox.

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments with various weather conditions with shift work. The role is required to be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent is required to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires regular travel (50%) within the territory.

Requirements

Experience

Railway Operation:

• Between 2 to 4 years of experience in railway operation.
• Minimum 2 years of flagging experience.
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce.
• Labor Relations (LR) experience (i.e., interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline).

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset.

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED).

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of construction and maintenance, operating rules, engineering standards, and engineering operation measures.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.

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.