Job Summary

The Labourer | Hostler is responsible for the day-to-day operations in the locomotive shops. The incumbent collaborates with a large team on day-to-day tasks to ensure the safety and success of CN's operations.

Working Conditions

• Irregular shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions.
• Frequent bending, stooping, squatting, kneeling, performing overhead work, lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds (22 kg) and occasionally up to 85 pounds (39 kg).
• Frequent climbing/balancing, grasping, and good eye-hand coordination.
• Exposure to heat, cold, water, oil, grease, battery acid, fumes and noise.

Major Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including dollies, high-pressure-washing machines, shovels, and wheelbarrows
• Drive vehicles including trucks, forklifts, and cranes
• Operate locomotives
• Carry out a variety of general tasks, as needed

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED)
• Ability to determine the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects

Assets

• Vocational/technical training and/or knowledge of Rail Operating Rules.
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress.
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others.
• Good verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills

What We Offer

• Competitive Wages and Benefits
• Paid Training and Career Development
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Employee Share Investment Plan
• Educational Financial Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Telemedicine Service

This position is a unionized position, as such pay and benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Agreement.

Paid Training

Successful candidates will take part in a paid training program at a CN Campus (Winnipeg, MB) to help ensure that they have received the adequate knowledge to operate in accordance with regulatory requirements and CN's safety culture. Completion of the classroom and on-the-job training is mandatory to continue employment as a Labourer at CN.

Successful Candidate Process:

• Medical assessment (including drug, hearing, and vision).
• Criminal background check.
• Offer Letter

Paid Training Structure:
• 3 weeks at a CN Campus (classroom instructions at Winnipeg, MB)
• 2 weeks at the local shop (on-site with training team at the location you were hired for)
• 2 to 3 additional weeks at the CN Campus

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 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.
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 from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in 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 cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal employment 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.

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 from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in 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 reach out to our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.