Assistant Track Supervisor

CN360; North Battleford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Assistant Track Supervisor, where every day brings new challenges. In this vital role, you'll lead operations focusing on track inspection and repairs, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations. Your leadership will guide a dedicated team in a dynamic environment, where you'll tackle meaningful work that impacts the economy. With opportunities for professional growth and a culture centered on safety and teamwork, this position is perfect for those looking to make a difference in the transportation industry. Embrace the chance to thrive in a supportive and engaging workplace!

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in safety compliance and experience in troubleshooting.
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations and supervise track gangs.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and provide clear direction to employees.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Problem-Solving

Budget Management

Labor Relations

Supervising Unionized Workforce

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Valid Driver’s License

Certified in Railroad Operating Signals

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CN, every day brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an engaging environment where you’re part of ensuring our business operates safely and efficiently—helping to keep the economy on track. We offer paid training and opportunities that support long-term careers, and we recognize hard work and dedication. Join us and thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture, working together as ONE TEAM. The work we do is meaningful because it matters.

Job Summary

The Assistant Track Supervisor is responsible for leading the operations within an assigned territory, focusing on track inspection and repairs. This role oversees replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts, and provides daily support to the Track Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities

1. Lead engineering operations as outlined in CN’s operating plan.
2. Supervise and lead activities of track gangs, track employees, and hi-rail operations.
3. Ensure engineering operations comply with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and CN standards, policies, and regulations.
4. Provide clear direction, set goals, and offer coaching and guidance to employees through regular performance monitoring.
5. Apply collective agreements and company policies by conducting investigations, recommending corrective actions, and responding to grievances.
6. Oversee budgets and workforce productivity within CN policies and the Five Guiding Principles.
7. Communicate track condition and daily production information clearly to senior management for necessary adjustments.
8. Ensure track safety through regulatory inspections and input findings into the Track Inspection System (TIS) to monitor conditions.
9. Follow up on reported track issues to ensure compliance with standards.
10. Participate in activities related to derailments and service disruptions, working with Transportation and Mechanical teams to establish causes and prevention measures.
11. Conduct safety audits and safety engagements for the unionized workforce.
12. Plan, schedule, and perform track repairs and maintenance.
13. Respond to emergencies as needed.

Working Conditions

The role involves working both in an office environment and outdoors in various weather conditions, with irregular hours including nights, weekends, and holidays. Regular travel (up to 50%) across the assigned territory is required, often without prior notice. The role demands meeting tight deadlines, handling pressure and stress, responding to emergencies, and lifting up to 70 lbs.

Requirements

Experience

• 3 to 5 years in safety compliance.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Relevant work experience in similar conditions or in a regulatory or safety environment.
• Budget management experience.
• Labor relations experience, including interpretation of collective agreements, grievance response, negotiations, and discipline.
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce.

*Experience in the above areas is considered an asset.

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Bachelor’s Degree (asset).
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Certified in Railroad Operating Signals (asset).

*Designations are considered assets.

Competencies

• Lead by example in safety and security.
• Consider ESG principles in operations.
• Identify potential safety and security risks.
• Active listening skills.
• Solve problems to create value.
• Develop self and others.
• Delegate and empower to foster accountability.
• Collaborate and share information.
• Set direction and inspire others.
• Communicate effectively.
• Demonstrate agility and drive change.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• General Microsoft computer skills.
• Ability to conduct investigations after an accident.

*Knowledge in these areas is an asset.

About CN

CN is a leading transportation and trade-enabler, safely transporting over 300 million tons of goods annually across North America. Connecting Canada’s coasts with the U.S. through a 19,500-mile network, CN has been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. Committed to social responsibility and environmental stewardship, CN works as ONE TEAM, focusing on safety, sustainability, and customer service to deliver excellence.