Supervisor, Program - Track Maintenance

Canadian National Railway Company; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major North American railroad company is seeking a Supervisor, Program in Edmonton. The role involves leading unionized staff operations, ensuring safe and efficient production and shipment of track products. Candidates should have supervisory experience in a unionized setting and relevant certifications, including a High School Diploma. The position requires a strong commitment to safety, effective communication, and collaboration. The company offers extensive training and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunities for long-term careers

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of supervising and coordinating production in a unionized environment.
• Fluently bilingual in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production operation team ensuring safety and efficiency.
• Monitor production cycles and ensure timely shipments.

Skills

Leadership in a unionized environment

Performance improvement mentoring

Safety risk identification

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) Card

First Aid and CPR qualified

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

SAP (Production Planning, Payroll)

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 Supervisor, Program is responsible for leading the operation of the production team within the Region. The incumbent develops and oversees unionized Railroaders to ensure safe, quality, and efficient production and shipment of track products for Engineering’s Capital and Maintenance programs.

Main Responsibilities

Overseeing Employee Performance and Safety

• Ensure effective, impactful, and engaging leadership of unionized staff
• Improve team and individual performance through mentoring, training, coaching, auditing, and feedback
• Lead continuous improvement culture
• Communicate with customers regarding detailed product requirements, schedule, and shipping requirements

Lead Track Programs and Safety

• Coordinate and monitor products through complete production cycle, which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, producing, handling inventory, loading, shipping, and documenting
• Cohere to a production schedule and control internal and external customer expectations
• Ensure the production process is cost‑effective and shipments are made on time
• Coordinate, establish, and implement standard operating procedures for safe and quality production
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of safety, quality, and efficiency are met or exceeded
• Inspect major track work in accordance with CN track Standards

Working Conditions

The incumbent works primarily outdoors (90%) with limited office time (10%), in all types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires extensive travel (80%) across the region to provide oversight on projects and programs. The position is required to work a production cycle schedule, including overnight stays. The role requires being available on‑call 24/7 for critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress.

Requirements

Experience

• Unionized Environment
• Minimum 2 years of supervising, planning, coordinating, scheduling, and auditing production operations in a unionized environment

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• Valid Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) Card
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualified

Competencies

• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Identifies problems and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Communicates with impact
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
• Develops self and others
• Leads by example for the safety and security of all

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge in the interpretation and application of CN Engineering Track Standards, Track Standard Drawings, and Recommended Methods
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Ability to learn business‑critical systems, including Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) such as Production Planning, Payroll, and Time Reporting
• Additionally, interest in learning Service Reliability System (SRS), Safety Risk Management (SRM) eBusiness Applications, Lotus Notes Applications, which consist of Performance Assessment Process (PAP), Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC)
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*
• *Any knowledge for these above would be considered an asset

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, 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].

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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