Job title: Bridges and Structures Supervisor
Company: Canadian National Railway
Job description: 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, Bridges and Structures is responsible for leading a team of employees and external contractors mandated with the construction, modification, and repair of railway structures across a designated territory. The incumbent is assigned a designated territory and periodically covers it based on business needs.
Main Responsibilities
Operations
· Lead the engineering operations related to construction, modification and inspection of bridges and structures, and repair of railway structures
· Oversee and plan engineering operations, which includes compliance with safe work procedures, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines, and CN’s policies and procedures
· Control budgets and workforce productivity within CN’s policies
· Communicate bridge and structure conditions, daily production, and inform senior management
· Execute long-term maintenance plans for bridges and structures
Staff Management
· Supervise and direct activities of unionized employees and external contractors to ensure performance targets are met and safety is sustained
· Provide coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance
· Apply collective agreements and company policies, including conducting investigations, recommending corrective action, and responding to grievances
Derailments and Prevention
· Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to establish cause and future prevention
· Participate in investigations
· Ensure safe work procedures and policies
Working Conditions
The role is performed indoors and outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions including remote locations. Work shifts may vary and will include weekdays, weekends, and holidays. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires travel an average of 50% without advance notice, which will include overnight stays away from home. The incumbent must meet all medical fitness in order to work at heights and have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Requirements
Experience
Bridges and Structures
· Minimum 5 years of experience in a directly related role
o Experience in safety compliance
o Experience working with or around heavy equipment, cranes, loaders, excavators, hydraulic tools and pneumatic tools
o Experience in the maintenance and construction of concrete, steel, and wood structures (railway experience)*
o Experience overseeing budgets*
o Experience in supervising a unionized workforce*
o Experience in labour relations (e.g., interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline)*
*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
· High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
· Valid Driver’s Licence
· Ability to obtain Qualification Standards for Operating Crews (QSOC) certification
· Post-secondary education, Civil Technologist in Structures*
*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
· Identifies potential safety and security risks
· Leads by example for the safety and security of all
· Considers ESG principles in all operations
· Collaborates with others and shares information
· Sets direction and inspires others
· Communicates with impact
· Develops self and others
· Applies critical thinking
· Innovates
· Demonstrates agility and drives change
Technical Skills/Knowledge
· Knowledge of Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
· Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Microsoft Project
· Excellent English verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills
About CN
As a leading North American transportation and logistics company, CN is a true backbone of the economy. With a team of approximately 25,000 railroaders, our focus is on moving both our company and the economy forward. We transport US$200 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors from resource to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a 20,000-mile network spanning Canada and mid-America. CN is the only Canadian company listed in the Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). Launched in 1999, the DJSI World represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability. 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 most and 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
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.
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Location: Hamilton, ON
Job date: Sat, 18 Nov 2023 23:17:23 GMT
