Manager S&C Maintenance-CA

Canadian National Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Employee share investment program (ESI

Pension

Benefits and other perks

Job summary

CN seeks an experienced Signals and Communications leader to oversee a designated territory, managing SandC maintenance, installation programs, and critical communications systems. The role combines field and office work with significant travel and a push for safety excellence.

The incumbent will lead a SandC team, ensure compliance with CN and FRA standards, and drive capital projects while coordinating responses to derailments and service disruptions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in SandC.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a SandC supervisory role.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SandC maintenance and installation programs.
• Ensure work complies with CN and FRA standards.
• Direct supervisors and address performance issues.
• Build safety compliance and deliver coaching.
• Plan, implement, and manage capital projects.
• Coordinate derailments and disruptions with teams.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Project management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

2-year Technical Degree

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

PDS

SCIS

Microsoft Office

Job description

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This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.

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.

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Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing a designated territory. Moreover, the incumbent is accountable for all Signals and Communications (SandC) maintenance and installation programs, signal systems, inspection activities, and management of critical voice and data communication systems.

Main Responsibilities

Management

• Manage assigned personnel to ensure SandC communications work is performed with CN's and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Direct supervisors, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond to and resolve grievances

Safety Compliance

• Build safety compliance and improve safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
• Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching

Capital Projects

• Plan, implement, and manage Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and FRA standards

Derailments and Disruptions

• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to determine cause and future prevention

Working Conditions

The role involves shift work which includes irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays and a combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, meet deadlines, interface with senior management, and respond to unexpected or emergency situations. This position requires regular travel (40%) for company business, at times without advance notice.

Experience

Signals and Communications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in SandC
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a SandC supervisory role
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 2-year Technical Degree*
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field*

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 2-year Technical Degree*
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field*

*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered.

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• Succeed Together
• Vision and strategic thinking
• Impactful and inclusive leadership
• Performance and value delivery
• Empowerment and talent development
• Strategic communication and influence
• Managerial courage and decisiveness
• Compliance
• High-Impact Execution
• Planning
• Coordination
• Depth of analysis

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Extensive working knowledge of SandC systems infrastructure and related safety appliances, SandC project management, applicable regulatory signal systems, general instructions, railway SandC standards, standard SandC specifications and procedures
• Knowledge of FRA and TC regulations
• Knowledge of Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), and Train Management Dispatch System (PDS), Signals and Communications Inspection Systems (SCIS)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word)

Additional Information (If Any)

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 an 18,800-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, most inclusive and sustainable 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 at [e-mail].

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