Assistant Track Foreman- EN

Canadian National Railway Company; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company is seeking an Assistant Track Foreman to oversee track maintenance operations. This role involves supervising crews, ensuring safety compliance, and performing physical tasks outdoors in various weather conditions. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a commitment to safety in rail operations.

Qualifications

• Foreman or supervisory experience required.
• Experience in similar working conditions preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain track structure and right-of-way.
• Supervise and develop track forces for quality maintenance.
• Implement safety directives and programs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Physical fitness

Communication

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent GED

Welding skills

Knowledge of Rail Operating Rules

Tools

Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Job description

Assistant TrackForeman

Enjoying physical labour and working outdoors as well as beingsafety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. If you like beingpart of a team and working in different locations every day, a rewarding careerin track maintenance will appeal to you. Working on a crew, you’ll be part ofan ever-changing, safety-first work environment that ensures our infrastructureis safe, sound and train-ready. At CN, the careers we offer are meaningfulbecause the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Assistant Track Maintenance Foremen is responsible for themaintenance of track components. The position leads crews to ensure thatfixtures on the railroad work properly. The incumbent participates ininspecting, repairing, and replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballast.

Major Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain trackstructure and right-of-way to CN’s specifications
• Supervise and develop trackforces to ensure quality maintenance and safe work performance
• Inspect track work oncompletion and approve track for service
• Maintain train operatingrestrictions in alignment with track standards
• Implement safety directives
• Assist in the development ofsafety programs and goals
• Remove and replace defectiveties, rails spikes, and anchors
• Correct deviations in tracksurface, alignment, and gauge
• Install and repair streetand railroad crossings
• Assist in the replacementand repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
• Help to unload ballast aswell as unload and distribute track material
• Sort used track material forloading, which may be loaded by hand
• Clear brush, vegetation,snow, and litter from railroad right-of-way
• Establish and maintaindrainage
• Clean up after workcompletion
• Comply with track safetystandards, Operating Rules, and Safe work procedures
• Complete work, materialinventory, and inspections reports
  

Working Conditions

• Must be available to workshifts, away from home on various work cycles, and occasional overtime
  
• Ability to work outdoors invarious types of weather and environmental conditions, involving physicalwork
  
• Must be able to performrepetitive physical activities
  
• Ability to lift and carry 50pounds (22 kg) frequently and up to 70 pounds (32 kg) occasionally
  
• Must have good eye-handcoordination and grasping

Requirements

• Foreman or supervisoryexperience
  
• Experience in similarworking conditions
  
• High School Diploma orequivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
  
• Valid Driver’s License
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite(Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
  
• Collaborates with others andshares information
  
• Communicates with impact
  
• Sets direction and inspiresothers
  
• Leads by example for thesafety and security of all
  
• Considers ESG principles inall operations
  
• Welding skills*
  
• Knowledge of signals or RailOperating Rules*
  

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would beconsidered as an asset

Training

Upon hiring, the position attends formal and on-the-job training. Theincumbent is required to complete the training program successfully. Theposition receives classroom training over a period of 4 weeks at 40 hours perweek. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machineoperator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom and on-the-jobtraining is mandatory to continue employment.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits aregoverned by the applicable collective agreement.

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essentialto the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safelytransports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufacturedproducts, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the onlyrailroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tipof the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have beencontributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN iscommitted to programs supporting social responsibility and environmentalstewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability andour customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable 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 at [e-mail].

As 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.