Deputy Chief - Police Operations

Canadian National Railway Company; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A major North American railroad is seeking a Deputy Chief for Police Operations overseeing nationwide efforts. This role involves providing strategic leadership and implementing safety initiatives to protect personnel and assets. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of policing experience, including executive management, crisis leadership, and expertise in budget oversight. The position requires collaboration across departments and external agencies, ensuring effective public safety strategies. Competitive compensation and a robust benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Paid training

Long-term career opportunities

Recognition for hard work

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of policing experience with extensive police executive experience.
• Experience leading budget development processes.
• Crisis leadership and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee CN Police operations system-wide, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
• Develop and implement strategic public rail safety initiatives.
• Provide operational leadership and guidance to the Senior Police Leadership Team.

Skills

Policing experience

Crisis leadership

Bilingual English/French

Negotiation skills

Collaboration with stakeholders

Education

College Degree in Law Enforcement

Tools

Budget management tools

Job description

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You will be part of a safe, goal-oriented culture where we work as ONE TEAM to keep business running optimally and safely. We offer paid training and opportunities that support long-term careers, and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. Join us!

Job Summary

The Deputy Chief - Police Operations (North America) is responsible for overseeing CN’s police operations across the network. This role provides strategic leadership and direction to the Senior Police Leadership Team, ensuring the consistent application of best policing practices. The incumbent helps protect and promote CN’s people, business and reputation through proactive day-to-day policing activities. Additionally, the role strategizes, develops, and leads initiatives to mitigate security risks to CN and protect customers’ goods, while driving CN to be the safest and most secure railway in North America.

Main Responsibilities

• Strategic Support
  • Protect CN’s people, business, and reputation by developing and implementing strategic public rail safety initiatives across CN’s network to prevent incidents through enforcement, education, engineering, and engagement.
  • Strategize and support the operational Senior Leadership Team (SLT) members to protect customer goods as they are transported across the network and at CN facilities.
  • Identify security-related trends and adjust priorities and staff accordingly.
  • Develop a communication plan to proactively engage and educate internal stakeholders on the safety and policing strategy.
  • Ensure cooperation and alignment with other CN departments (Transportation, Human Resources, Legal).
  • Lead and participate in establishing the Corporate Security safety and policing strategy to meet CN’s goal of being the safest and most secure railway in North America.
  • Lead and participate in communicating the service’s Purpose, Vision, Values and priorities to operational staff.
  • Engage and foster relationships with other Police Services and intelligence communities across Canada and the U.S.
  • Provide security-related advice for other functions.
  • Ensure that all operational direct reports are focused on attaining performance targets.
  • Oversee application of best policing practices across the network.
  • Ensure operational cooperation and strong relationships with outside police and first-responder agencies (Canada and U.S.).
• Operation Management
  • Oversee CN Police operations system-wide, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
  • Provide operational guidance and support to regional operational Assistant Chiefs (Canada and US) to prevent and reduce rail-related incidents.
  • Oversee major security-related events including blockades and significant derailments; determine course of action in consultation with the Chief of CN Police – North America.
  • Provide operational leadership, guidance, support and mentorship to the Senior Police Leadership Team (SLT).
  • Ensure alignment on operational priorities for Police Service staff network-wide.
  • Contribute to a fluid network by preventing incidents, minimizing delays when incidents occur, and ensuring the movement of customers’ goods at all border crossings.
  • Ensure operational police teams provide critical response to all network-wide emergencies as reported to the CN Emergency Communication Centre.
  • Identify and mitigate key security threats to CN’s people, business and reputation.
• Working Conditions
  • Standard office environment with a regular Monday–Friday workweek. Availability on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents.
  • Must meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and manage stress. Minimal travel (approximately 30%) across Canada and the U.S.

Requirements

• Experience
  • Minimum 10 years of policing experience with extensive police executive experience.
  • Experience overseeing and managing operational police budgets, including strategic financial planning, resource allocation, and expenditure control; accountable for fiscal performance across policing operations.
  • Experience leading budget development processes and supporting data-driven decision-making.
  • Experience in crisis leadership and management.
  • Experience leading law enforcement initiatives and dealing with critical emergency situations.
  • Experience with cross-border enforcement.
• Education/Certification/Designation
  • College Degree in Law Enforcement (asset).
  • Accredited Police Training (asset).
  • Additional skills: impactful communications, collaboration with stakeholders, driving organizational changes, negotiation, resilience under pressure, accountability and metrics tracking, bilingual English/French (asset).
• Technical Skills/Knowledge
  • Knowledge of laws and implications of law enforcement in public and private settings in Canada and the U.S.
  • In-depth knowledge of railway transportation business and policing related to railways (asset).

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with a commitment to safety and service. CN transports more than 300 million tons of goods yearly across a 20,000-mile network, connecting Canada’s coasts with the U.S. South. CN supports social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad. If you don’t meet every requirement, consider applying anyway. If you require accommodation for the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail].

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