Assistant Supervisor Track Maintenance-Ca

Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for leading the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs. The role oversees replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts. In addition, the position provides daily support to the Track Supervisor.
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for leading the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs. The role oversees replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts. In addition, the position provides daily support to the Track Supervisor.
Main Responsibilities
Lead engineering operations as outlined in CN's operating plan
Supervise and lead activities of track gangs, track employees, and hi-rail operations
Manage engineering operations to ensure compliance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and CN standards, 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
Oversee budgets and workforce productivity in accordance with CN policies and the Five Guiding Principles
Communicate track conditions and daily production information clearly to senior management to facilitate operational adjustments
Ensure track safety through regulatory inspections and input findings into the Track Inspection System (TIS) to monitor track condition
Follow up on reported track issues to ensure ongoing compliance with standards
Participate in derailment and service disruption activities, collaborating with Transportation and Mechanical to establish cause and prevent future occurrences
Perform safety audits and conduct safety engagements for the unionized workforce
Plan, schedule, and perform track repairs and maintenance
Respond to emergencies
Working ConditionsThe role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role requires regular travel (up to 50%) across their assigned territory, 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.
ExperienceSafety Compliance
Between 3 to 5 years of experience in safety compliance
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 (i.E., interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.)*
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 or General Education Development (GED)
Bachelor's Degree*
Valid Driver's Licence
Certification in Railroad Operating Signals*
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*
Ability to conduct accident investigations*
Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
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