Assistant Track Supervisor- EN

CN; Melville; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CN is seeking an Assistant Track Supervisor to lead track inspection and repair operations across an assigned territory. The role oversees replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts, while providing daily support to the Track Supervisor.

The position requires supervising a unionized workforce and ensuring adherence to safety procedures and regulatory guidelines, with travel across the territory as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of safety compliance experience.
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving.
• Regulatory or safety environment experience is an asset.
• Budget management experience is an asset.
• Labor relations, including interpretation of collective agreements and grievances, is an asset.
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations within the assigned territory per CN's operating plan.
• Supervise track gangs, track employees, and hi-rail operations.
• Ensure compliance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, CN standards and policies.
• Provide coaching, feedback and performance monitoring to staff.
• Apply collective agreements and company policies; investigate and respond to grievances.
• Oversee budgets and workforce productivity within CN policies.
• Communicate track status and daily production information to senior management.
• Ensure track safety through regulatory inspections and Track Inspection System input.
• Respond to emergencies and track issues; coordinate with Transportation and Mechanical teams.

Skills

Safety compliance

Troubleshooting

Regulatory/safety environment

Budget management

Labour relations

Supervising unionized workforce

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree

Valid Driver's Licence

Railroad Signals certification

Job description

At CN , everyday brings new and exciting challenges . Y ou can expect a n interesting environment where you're part of making sure our business is running opti mally and safely ― helping keep the economy on track . W e provide the kind of paid training and opportunit ies 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, safe ty-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 Track Supervisor is responsible for leading the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs. The role oversees replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts. In addition, the position provides daily support to the Track Supervisor.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead engineering operations as outlined in CN's operating plan
• Supervise and lead activities of track gangs, track employees, and hi-rail operations
• Handle engineering operations which include compliance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and CN standards, policies, and regulations
• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular performance monitoring
• Apply collective agreement and company policies by conducting investigations, recommending corrective actions, and responding to grievances
• Oversee budgets and workforce productivity within CN policies and the Five Guiding Principles
• Ensure clear communication of track condition and daily production information to senior management in order to adjust
• Ensure the safety of the track through regulatory inspections and input findings into the Track Inspection System (TIS) to monitor track condition
• Follow up on reported track issues to ensure they maintain compliance with standards
• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to establish cause and future prevention
• Perform safety audits for the unionized workforce and conduct safety engagements
• Plan, schedule and perform track repairs and maintenance
• Respond to emergencies

Working Conditions

The role will be partially performed in an office environment and outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions with irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays. The role requires regular travel (up to 50%) across their assigned territory at times without advance notice. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The position requires responding to unexpected and emergency situations, and being able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Requirements

Experience

Safety Compliance

• Between 3 to 5 years of experience in safety compliance
• Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or in a regulatory or safety environment*
• Budget management experience*
• Labour Relations experience (i.e., interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.)*
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce*
• Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Bachelor's Degree*
• Valid Driver's Licence
• Certified in Railroad Operating Signals*
• Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset