Main Responsibilities

Management
• Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal construction work is performed with CN's and the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) standards and in conjunction with applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Oversee groups of employees
• Recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues
• Respond and resolve grievances
Safety Compliance
• Build safety compliance and improve safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
• Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching
Capital Projects
• Plan, implement, and handle capital projects to ensure the execution follows CN and FRA standards
Derailments and Disruptions
• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service
• Collaborate with Transportation and Mechanical to determine cause and future prevention
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoors environments in various types of weather conditions. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary and be available to respond to critical incidences. The role requires frequent travel (75%) for company business, at times without advance notice. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress.
Requirements

Experience
Signals and Communications
• Minimum 5 years of experience in signals and communications
o Minimum 2 years of experience in signal construction and in a supervisory position

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation
• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 2-year Technical Degree
• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical Engineering
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
• Leads by example for the safety and security of all
• Considers ESG principles in all operations
• Demonstrates active listening
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Communicates with impact
• Develops self and others
• Applies critical thinking
• Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
Technical Skills/Knowledge
• Knowledge of Signals and Communications (S&C) systems infrastructure and related safety appliances
• Knowledge of S&C project management, standards, specifications, and procedures
• Knowledge of S&C Inspection System (SCIS), Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. 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. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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