Assistant Track Supervisor- EN

CN; Municipality of Jasper; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Track Supervisor to lead operations in track inspection and repairs. This role is crucial for ensuring safety and compliance within the rail network, involving both office and outdoor work in various weather conditions. Candidates should have a strong background in safety compliance and experience managing a unionized workforce. Join a dedicated team focused on operational excellence and contribute to vital transportation services across North America.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in safety compliance and troubleshooting.
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Safety Compliance

Troubleshooting

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Labor Relations

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Certified in Railroad Operating Signals

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

At CN, every day presents new and exciting challenges in a dynamic environment where you contribute to ensuring our business operates safely and efficiently, supporting the economy. We offer paid training and career development opportunities, recognizing dedicated employees who make a difference. Join our close-knit, safety-focused culture and work together as ONE TEAM. Our careers are meaningful because the work we do matters.

Job Summary

The Assistant Track Supervisor leads the operations in an assigned territory, focusing on track inspection and repairs. This role oversees activities such as 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 compliance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and CN standards, policies, and regulations.
4. Provide clear direction, coaching, and guidance to employees, with regular performance monitoring.
5. Conduct investigations, recommend corrective actions, and respond to grievances following collective agreements and company policies.
6. Oversee budgets and workforce productivity within CN policies and the Five Guiding Principles.
7. Communicate track condition and daily production updates to senior management for operational adjustments.
8. Ensure track safety through regulatory inspections and input findings into the Track Inspection System (TIS).
9. Follow up on reported track issues to ensure compliance with standards.
10. Participate in derailment and service disruption activities, collaborating with Transportation and Mechanical teams to determine causes and prevention strategies.
11. Perform safety audits and conduct safety engagements with the unionized workforce.
12. Plan, schedule, and perform track repairs and maintenance.
13. Respond to emergencies as needed.

Working Conditions

This 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, sometimes without prior notice. The position demands meeting tight deadlines, handling pressure and stress, responding to emergencies, and lifting up to 70 lbs.

Requirements

Experience

• 3 to 5 years of experience 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.

Any experience in these areas is considered an asset.

Education/Certification/Designations

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

Competencies

• Lead by example in safety and security.
• Consider ESG principles in operations.
• Identify potential safety and security risks.
• Active listening and problem-solving skills.
• Develop self and others.
• Delegate and empower team members.
• Collaborate and share information effectively.
• Set direction and inspire others.
• Communicate impactfully.
• Demonstrate agility and drive change.

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to investigate accidents.
• Additional knowledge relevant to the role is an asset.

About CN

CN is a leading transportation and trade enabler, vital to the economy and communities across North America. Since 1919, we have been committed to social responsibility and environmental stewardship, operating a vast rail network connecting Canada’s coasts with the U.S. South. We focus on safety, sustainability, and operational excellence, working as ONE TEAM to deliver results.