Assistant Track Supervisor

CN360; Senneterre (ville); On-site; CAD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a world-class transportation leader as an Assistant Track Supervisor, where every day brings exciting challenges. In this pivotal role, you will lead operations in track inspection and repairs, ensuring safety and compliance while managing a dedicated team. With opportunities for paid training and career growth, you’ll thrive in a safety-focused culture that values hard work and collaboration. This is your chance to make a meaningful impact in a company that connects communities and supports sustainable trade across North America. Embrace the journey and be part of a team that truly matters.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in safety compliance and troubleshooting.
• Experience in budget management and labour relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations and supervise track gangs.
• Ensure safety compliance and conduct inspections.
• Plan and perform track repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Labour 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 presents new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of ensuring our business operates optimally and safely — helping keep the economy on track. We provide paid training and opportunities that support long-term careers and recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. Join us and 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.

Job Summary

The Assistant Track Supervisor is responsible for leading the operations of an assigned territory involving track inspection and repairs. The 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. Handle engineering operations including compliance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and CN standards, policies, and regulations.
4. Lead people with clear direction and goals, providing coaching and guidance through regular performance monitoring.
5. Apply collective agreement 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. Ensure clear communication of track condition and daily production information to senior management for adjustments.
8. Ensure the safety of the track through regulatory inspections and input findings into the Track Inspection System (TIS) to monitor track condition.
9. Follow up on reported track issues to ensure compliance with standards.
10. Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions, working with Transportation and Mechanical teams to establish causes and prevention strategies.
11. Perform safety audits for unionized workforce and conduct safety engagements.
12. Plan, schedule, and perform track repairs and maintenance.
13. Respond to emergencies.

Working Conditions

The role involves working partly in an office and outdoors in various weather conditions with irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. It requires regular travel (up to 50%) across the assigned territory, sometimes without 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 regulatory/safety environments.*
• Budget management experience.*
• Labour relations experience (interpreting collective agreements, responding to grievances, union negotiations, discipline, etc.)*.
• Supervising unionized workforce.*

*Any experience in these areas is considered an asset.

Education/Certification/Designation

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

*Any designation for these is considered an asset.

Core Competencies

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

Technical Skills/Knowledge

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

*Knowledge in these areas is an asset.

About CN

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