Supervisor Track Maintenance-CA

CN; Valemount; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CN is seeking a senior operations leader to oversee track inspection and repair activities across an assigned territory. You will supervise Assistant Track Supervisors, track gangs, and inspectors, ensuring adherence to CN policies, FRA guidelines, and safety procedures while directing priorities and performance management.

The role requires coordinating with Transportation and Mechanical teams, managing budgets, and addressing derailments or service disruptions with cross-functional partners.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising track operations and unions.
• Background in safety compliance and regulatory guidelines.
• Budget management and labour relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage engineering operations as outlined in CN's operating plan.
• Supervise a team of Assistant Track Supervisors responsible for rail inspection.
• Supervise track gangs, track inspectors, and hi-rail operations.
• Ensure compliance with FRA, CN policies, and safe work procedures.
• Provide coaching and regular performance feedback to staff.
• Apply collective agreements and respond to grievances.
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada rules and regulations.
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity per CN principles.
• Communicate track conditions and daily production to senior management.
• Participate in derailments and service disruption investigations with other teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Budget management

Labour relations

Communication

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Education

High School Diploma

Post-Secondary Diploma

Valid driver’s license

Railroad operations training

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

MS Office

Accident investigations

Job description

Job Summary

The Incumbent is responsible for managing the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs as well as replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts.

Job Summary

The Incumbent is responsible for managing the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs as well as replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts.

Main Responsibilities

• Manage engineering operations as outlined in CN's operating plan
• Supervise a team of Assistant Track Supervisors who are responsible for rail inspection
• Supervise and manage the activities of track gangs, track inspectors, and hi-rail operations
• Manage engineering operations, which includes enforcing compliance with safe work procedures, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines, and CN policies and regulations
• Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular performance monitoring
• Apply collective agreements and company policies by conducting investigations, recommending corrective actions, and responding to grievances
• Ensure compliance with Transport Canada rules and regulations
• Manage budgets and workforce productivity within CN policies and the Five Guiding Principles
• Ensure clear communication of track conditions and daily production information to senior management to make adjustments
• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to determine the cause and future prevention

Working Conditions

The role will be partially performed in an office environment as well as outdoors in various weather and environmental conditions with irregular hours, including nights, weekends and holidays. The position may be relocated if necessary. The role requires travelling (50%+) at times without advance notice. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The position requires responding to unexpected and emergency situations, and being able to lift up to 70 lbs.

Experience

Safety Compliance Experience

• Experience in troubleshooting and problem-solving
• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or in a regulatory or safety environment
• Experience in budget management
• Experience in labour relations (e.g., interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.)*
• Experience as an Assistant Track Supervisor and in construction program supervision
• Experience supervising a unionized workforce
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
• *Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma
• Post-Secondary Diploma*
• Valid driver's licence
• Completion of courses and training required for inspection and railroad operations
• Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
• *Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly
• 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
• Planning
• Build trust
• Depth of analysis

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• General computer skills, including Microsoft applications*
• Experience in conducting accident investigations*
• Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)