Bridge Inspector

CN; Toronto; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major railway company in Ontario seeks a Bridge Inspector to perform inspections on railway bridges and culverts. This role involves working outdoors and requires climbing skills, safety knowledge, and familiarity with safety codes. Candidates must have a relevant Associate’s Degree and experience in bridge maintenance. This position offers a chance to thrive in a safety-oriented culture and contribute significantly to our operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Bridge Foreman or proven maintenance experience with bridges.
• 5 years of railroad experience.
• Experience in bridges and structures functions.

Responsibilities

• Inspect railway bridges and culverts in a two-person inspection team.
• Maintain and operate a high-rail pick-up truck and occasionally a Snooper truck.
• Prepare inspection reports for planning and scheduling repairs.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Structural analysis

Climbing skills

Safety procedures

Organizational skills

Education

Associate’s Degree in Engineering

Emergency First Aid Certification

Tools

SAP-EPI

BCS database

Job description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities 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, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Bridge Inspector is responsible for performing bridge inspections on various subdivisions. The role involves inspecting railway bridges and culverts with the occasional operation of a Snooper inspection vehicle. The incumbent will be part of a two-person inspection team responsible for performing detailed and visual bridge inspections, identifying structural distress, ranking the condition of bridge components and maintaining bridge inspection databases.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate a high-rail pick-up truck and occasionally a Snooper truck
• Carry out inspection of steel, concrete and timber bridges as well as tunnels and retaining walls
• Prepare and submit inspection reports for bridges and other structures for planning and scheduling repairs, strengthening or replacement
• Ensure bridges and other railway structures are inspected and ranked in accordance with sound inspection practices and CN approved standards in a timely manner
• Identify defects in structural steel, concrete and timber superstructures and substructures
• Apply CN policies, guiding principles and core values

Working Conditions

The role is primarily performed outdoors (80%) in various types of weather and environmental conditions, and occasionally in an office environment (20%). The incumbent will be required to work within the primary area and for short periods outside of the assigned primary area. The role requires skill and ability for climbing skills at heights and exercising disciplined climbing and rope access techniques. The role requires frequent travel (60%), including extended overnight stays away from home. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to respond to bridges and structures related emergency situations.

Requirements

Experience

• Railroad: Minimum 2 years of experience as a Bridge Foreman, or proven maintenance experience with bridges and associated components
• Railroad: 5 years of railroad experience
• Railroad: 5 years of experience in Bridges and Structures functions
• Experience with SAP-EPI and asset databases such as BCS

Education/Certification/Designation

• Associate’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Technology or related College-Level Diploma (DEC)
• Valid Driver's License with air endorsement, or ability to obtain within 3 months
• Qualified or ability to become qualified in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
• Qualified or ability to become qualified in Rope-Access
• Ability to be certified in rescue from heights
• Ability to be certified in confined space entry procedures and rescue
• Certified in Track Inspection Guidelines
• Emergency First Aid Certification
• Qualified for Safety Sensitive Position

Competencies

• Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example
• Addresses risks in a timely manner to eliminate them
• Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
• Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes
• Has good engineering judgment and performs duties with minimal supervision

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Good knowledge of bridge construction, components and standard practices
• Personal Fall Protection and Rescue knowledge
• General Computer Skills (Excel and Word)
• Good organizational computer skills in maintaining accurate electronic records
• Ability to learn data entry into SAP, EPI and BCS bridge inspection database
• Ability to understand and follow National Safety Code regulations and requirements

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.