Bridgetender (Seasonal)

Canadian National Railway Company; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Seasonal employment

Job summary

Canadian National Railway Company seeks a Bridges & Structures Bridgetender for a seasonal role from April 2027 to October 2027 in the Sault Ste. Marie area.

You will coordinate marine and rail traffic, open and close bridges, and ensure safe, continuous operations under safety protocols. The position requires outdoor work, climbing, and operating movable span equipment, with paid training and a performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Capable of climbing and working at heights with fall protection.
• Must hold a valid driving licence (Class 5).
• Must be qualified to operate movable spans of bridges and manage rail/marine traffic.

Responsibilities

• Fabrication and erection of bridge components as needed.
• Operate and monitor bridge control systems and signaling equipment.
• Direct and coordinate vessel and rail movements on bridges.
• Initiate emergency procedures and assist in road cleanup in incidents.
• Maintain tools and prepare equipment for assigned tasks.
• Perform regular maintenance and basic groundskeeping for site.

Skills

Driving licence

Fall protection

Bridge operations

Emergency procedures

Basic computer skills

Verbal/written communication

Tools

Signaling equipment

Telecommunication equipment

Job description

Bridges & Structures Bridgetender Seasonal Position (April 2027 - October 2027)

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

If you enjoy working outdoors in a safety-focused team environment, a rewarding career in rail maintenance might be right for you! Working with a crew in different locations, you’ll play a focal role in keeping the economy on track by ensuring that our infrastructure is safe, sound, and train ready. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us and get your career moving!

Job Summary

The Bridgetender isa safety sensitive position thatensures continuous daily operations of bridges.The roleisresponsible forcontrolling Marine traffic and Rail Traffic coordinatingopening of bridges to transit marine traffic. Closing bridges to run railtraffic, timing and communication is a key part of this position. Safety alwayscomes first at CN.

Major Responsibilities

• Fabrication, assembly and erection of timber, concrete and steel railway bridge components
• Use of variousspecialized hand tools and air, hydraulic and electric tools
• Regular lawn mowing and maintenance
• Preparation and minormaintenance of tools for assigned work
• Removal and replacementof defective bridge, culvert and other structural components
• Organize and directmovements of vessels transiting waterways and trains on bridges or bridgeareas, using signals and telecommunication equipment
• Initiate emergencyprocedures in case of accident (e.g.,police, ambulance, andtowing)andparticipatein road cleaning operations in caseof accident

Working Conditions

• Maintenance role isprimarily performed outdoors invarious typesof weather, noiseand environmental conditions
• Bridge Tender role isprimarily indoors in a bridge tender control room
• The role is stationaryand is limited to the Sault Ste Marie Swing Bridge operations only
• The incumbent has avariable schedule; daytime & night Shifts Tue-Sat with days off on Sun/Mon

Requirements

• Capable of climbing andworking at heights using fall protection equipment
• Must haveaDrivingLicence Class 5
• Must be qualified tooperate the moveable span of Bridges and all duties associated with themovement or rail and marine traffic transiting the bridge
• Will be required toobtain valid USOR US Engineering Rules Card
• Must have theskills,knowledge,andphysical capacitytooperateall the equipment and tools
• Must be abletooperatea tractor, a lawn mower, brushcutterandtrimmer
• Must be able toinitiatetheemergency procedureestablishedfollowing a situation whereexternal needs are necessary (e.g.,ambulance, police, firefighters, coast guard)
• Basic computer skills
• Good verbal, readingcomprehension and writing skills
• Capable of workingvarious shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays

Training

The incumbent will receive paid, formal classroom and on-the-job training.

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, mostinclusiveandsustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team [e-mail].

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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