Transportation Supervisor Rover

CN360; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Metro Vancouver is seeking a Transportation Supervisor Rover to oversee daily railroad operations. This role involves ensuring safety compliance, training unionized employees, and managing operations in various locations. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience in a safety-focused environment and be committed to upholding the highest safety standards. Competitive compensation and opportunities for growth are offered.

Benefits

Paid training

Opportunities for career advancement

Safety-focused culture

Qualifications

• Four years of supervisory experience in a safety-compliant environment.
• Experience with heavy machinery is an asset.
• Three years of railroad experience as a conductor is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function.
• Coach and train unionized employees.
• Respond to dangerous goods incidents.

Skills

Safety compliance

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Overview

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 paid training and opportunities that support long-term careers and recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will thrive in a 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 Transportation Supervisor Rover may be called to work at a local terminal or a remote location (line points) and will directly oversee customer and main line operations plans. The incumbent will manage the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function. In addition to Transportation Supervisor duties, Rover-designated roles form part of a Go-Team deployed to locations across the network on short notice, ensuring traffic fluidity. This support could include supervisory, administrative, and other operations duties to support local operations at destination. Candidates in these roles will gain an understanding of multiple locations and territories.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety Orientation, Understanding, Compliance and Enforcement
• Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to learn and understand the organization, rules and regulations
• Coach and train unionized employees on safe and productive work procedures
• Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular safety observations; provide feedback and take action on non-compliant behavior
• Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents and incidents and employee injuries
• Achieve weekly and monthly safety observation objectives in the safety management plan
• Respond to and support Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for crossing accidents and incidents or injury sites, coordinating with police and managing the site until restoration
• Draft submission of accident and injury investigation close-out
• Respond to dangerous goods incidents or leaks in a yard; liaise with the Dangerous Goods Officer to ensure well-being
• Train, audit and enforce Standard Operating Procedures
• Participate in investigation of accidents and incidents

Problem Solving and Decision Making

• Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to learn internal systems and procedures for solving issues and decisions
• Maintain teamwork and order among staff, contractors, and internal clients; respond with urgency to issues
• Use operational data to identify opportunities to improve asset utilization and service reliability; make recommendations to CN’s network implications
• Oversee crew utilization, track deadheads and recrews, manage labor costs; improve operations and cost control with Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent
• Set recover plans for service exceptions with RTC, Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent
• Oversee timely reporting of delays and identify ways to reduce delays

Planning and Organizing Workload

• Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to understand service design and planning tools
• Coordinate with rail traffic control to manage train lineups and meets; predict ETA and crew needs
• Manage crew productivity against switching standards; recommend improvements
• Monitor yard status, service commitments, inbound arrivals, and traffic to meet the service plan
• Determine best opportunities to move traffic under multiple demands
• Provide recommendations for cost control and asset utilization in planning and implementation
• Monitor and adjust customer service plans

General Leadership and Supervisions of Union Workforce

• Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to understand leadership expectations and enforcement of the collective agreement
• Communicate company goals and policies to unionized employees
• Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline with support
• Develop and sustain appropriate employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching
• Process leaves of absence and time-off requests (location-dependent)

Performance Management, Training and Onboarding

• Evaluate employee performance and review expectations and ratings
• Conduct onboarding conversations to ensure safe and efficient performance
• Identify and coach performance deficiencies and take corrective action
• Share best practices and company information to promote transparency and alignment

Working Conditions

The role has irregular hours (including nights, weekends, holidays). The incumbent will work in both office environments and outdoors in varying weather conditions. The role requires travel for company business without advance notice, including response to emergencies. The Transportation Supervisor is committed to safety while working under the collective agreement.

Requirements

Experience

Industrial work experience demonstrating progression of responsibility in a safety-compliant environment; experience with heavy machinery is an asset. Four years of supervisory experience (management or with unionized employees) and three years of railroad experience as a conductor are assets.

Note: Any of the above experiences would be considered an asset.

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Certified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer (asset)
• Degree in Business or Logistics (asset)

Competencies

• Knows the business and stays current with industry trends
• Tracks metrics to achieve targets and holds self accountable
• Inspires others with effective communication and adapts to the audience
• Makes informed and timely decisions
• Shows initiative and empowers others
• Improves processes to enhance safety, security and environmental stewardship
• Identifies risks and anticipates impacts for a safe environment
• Time management
• Project management

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• General Microsoft and computer skills; Excel, Word, SAP, and related applications (RTBI, DataCity, SmartYard)
• Comprehensive knowledge of safe rail operating practices

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with a safety and service focus. CN transports more than 300 million tons of resources and goods annually across North America. CN’s network connects Canada’s coasts with the U.S. South via a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have supported community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we aim to build North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad. If you don’t meet every job requirement, we still encourage you to apply. If you need an accommodation during recruitment, contact [e-mail]. CN is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination as required by law. Please monitor your email for communications about applications.