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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.\nAt 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.\nJoin us today and get your career moving!\nJob Summary\nThe incumbent is an entry-level front line supervisor position responsible for meeting CN's service commitments by managing the day-to-day train operations within a territory or terminal and the unionized train crews associated. The incumbent is responsible for learning the operation and organizing the territory to ensure train departures and operations are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with governing regulations and CN's operating rules. The incumbent may also be an on-call position that reports to remote locations (line points) and deals directly with customers and main line concerns. The incumbent will manage the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function.\nMain Responsibilities\nSafety Orientation, Understanding, Compliance and Enforcement\nAttend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs\nCoach and train unionized employees on safe and productive work procedures\nImprove safety compliance through regular observations, feedback and action on non-compliant behaviour\nEnsure safe operations by monitoring accidents, incidents and employee injuries\nMeet weekly and monthly safety observation targets and safety management plan objectives\nSupport the Transportation Manager and Assistant Superintendent during crossing accidents, incidents or injuries, including employee response, police coordination and site management until service is restored\nDraft accident and injury investigation close-out reports\nSupport the Transportation Manager and Assistant Superintendent during dangerous goods incidents or leaks, liaising with the Dangerous Goods Officer to protect employees and the public\nTrain, audit and enforce Standard Operating Procedures\nParticipate in accident and incident investigations\nProblem Solving and Decision Making\nMaintain teamwork and order among staff, contractors and internal clients by responding urgently to issues\nUse CN operational data to improve asset utilization and service reliability; act within own territory and recommend network improvements\nOversee crew utilization, deadheads, recrews and labour costs; improve operations and cost control with the Transportation Manager and Assistant Superintendent\nDevelop recovery plans for service exceptions with RTC, the Transportation Manager and Assistant Superintendent\nOversee timely, accurate delay reporting and reduce Initial and Final Terminal Delay\nPlanning and Organizing Workload\nWork with Rail Traffic Control to manage train lineups, meets, ETAs and crew needs\nManage crew productivity against switching standards and recommend improvements\nTrack yard status, service commitments, inbound traffic and connections to reduce dwell and meet the service plan\nPrioritize traffic movement across competing demands\nRecommend cost control and asset utilization improvements in planning and implementation\nMonitor and adjust customer service plans\nGeneral Leadership and Supervisions of both Union Workforce\nCommunicate company goals and policies to create clear understanding of direction and expectations to unionized employees\nConduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline with support from Transportation Manager or Assistant Superintendent as well as Labour relations\nDevelop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching\nProcess the administration leave of absence and time off requests (varies depending on location)\nPerformance Management, Training and Onboarding\nEvaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings\nConduct onboarding conversations to ensure employees are adopting proper work practices, and have the knowledge, tools and understanding to perform their job safely and efficiently\nIdentify and coach performance deficiencies, and take action to build required behaviour\nShare best practices, information, operational concerns and company information in order to create transparency and clear understanding of company direction and expectations\nWorking Conditions\nThe role has irregular hours (including nights, weekends, holidays). The incumbent will work in a combination of an office environment and the outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires travel for company business without advance notice which may include responding to emergencies or urgent situations. The incumbent has an overall commitment to safety, while working in conjunction with collective agreement.\nExperience\nIndustrial Work\nIndustrial work experience demonstrating progression of responsibility and complexity in a safety-compliant environment\nExperience working with heavy machinery\n4 years of supervisory experience - management or with unionized employees*\n3 years of experience on railroad as conductor*\nCandidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered\nAny requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).\nEducation/Certification/Designation\nHigh School Diploma\nValid Driver's Licence\nCertified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer*\nDegree in Business or Logistics*\nCandidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered\nAny requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).\nCompetencies\nWe care about each other\nWe strive for excellence\nWe succeed together\nWe lead responsibly\nVision and strategic thinking\nPerformance and value delivery\nImpactful and inclusive leadership\nEmpowerment and talent development\nStrategic communication and influence\nManagerial courage and decisiveness\nCoordination\nHigh impact execution\nPlanning\nPrioritization\nCompliance\nTechnical Skills/Knowledge\nGeneral Microsoft and computer skills; especially: Excel, Word, SRS, SAP, PAP, Applications such as RTBI, DataCity, SmartYard\nComprehensive knowledge of safe rail operating practices\nAdditional Information (If Any)\nAbout CN\nCN 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.\nAt 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. 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