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Supervisor, Program

AT CN
CN

Supervisor, Program

Vancouver, Canada

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 the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our 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 Supervisor, Program is responsible for leading the operation of the production team within the Western Region. The incumbent develops and oversees unionized Railroaders to ensure safe, quality, and efficient production and shipment of track products for Engineering's Capital and Maintenance programs.

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Main Responsibilities

Overseeing Employee Performance and Safety for Territory

• Ensure effective, impactful, and engaging leadership of unionized staff
• Improve team and individual performance through mentoring, training, coaching, auditing, and feedback
• Lead continuous improvement culture
• Communicate with customers regarding detailed product requirements, schedule, and shipping requirements

Lead Track Programs and Safety for Territory

• Coordinate and monitor products through complete production cycle, which includes planning, scheduling, staffing, producing, handling inventory, loading, shipping, and documenting
• Cohere to a production schedule and control internal and external customer expectations
• Ensure the production process is cost-effective and shipments are made on time
• Coordinate, establish, and implement standard operating procedures for safe and quality production
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) of safety, quality, and efficiency are met or exceeded
• Inspect major track work in accordance with CN track Standards

Working Conditions

The incumbent works primarily outdoors (90%) with limited office time (10%), in all types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires extensive travel (80%) across the western region to provide oversight on projects and programs. The position is required to work a 10/4 cycle, including overnight stays. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 for critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress.

Requirements

Experience

Unionized Environment
• Minimum 2 years of supervising, planning, coordinating, scheduling, and auditing production operations in a unionized environment

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) Card
• Valid Class 5 Drivers Licence
• First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) qualified

Competencies

• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Solves problems to create value
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Communicates with impact
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Delegates and empowers others to create accountability
• Develops self and others
• Leads by example for the safety and security of all
• Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Life Injury-Free Everyday Safety aptitude
• Knowledge in the interpretation and application of CN Engineering Track Standards, Track Standard Drawings, and Recommended Methods
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, and Word)
• Project and time management
• Ability to learn business-critical systems, including Systems, Applications and Products (SAP) such as Production Planning, Payroll, and Time Reporting
• Additionally, interest in learning Service Reliability System (SRS), Safety Risk Management (SRM) eBusiness Applications, Lotus Notes Applications, which consist of Performance Assessment Process (PAP), Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC)

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.

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.

Client-provided location(s): Vancouver, BC, Canada; Calgary, AB, Canada; Edmonton, AB, Canada; Kamloops, BC, Canada; Prince George, BC, Canada
Job ID: CN-14463
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
  • Parental Benefits

    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Pension
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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