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 Signals and Communications (S&C) Project Officer is responsible for carrying out all aspects of special capital projects and systems developed within the S&C Project Management group.

Main Responsibilities

· Develop and track all S&C special capital projects, from estimation to completion

· Act as liaison between external S&C departments and team to ensure projects are addressed with all necessary stakeholders (e.g. Mechanical, Information and Technology (I&T), Transportation, Track, etc.)

· Track annual project budgets and material by ensuring that all necessary material is being ordered to support projects

· Interact with vendors to obtain technical information, material status, and project quotes as necessary

· Create and maintain S&C’s special capital dashboard

· Follow-up, provide and identify information on issues surrounding project finances, construction, and potential obstacles

· Collaborate with field forces to ensure project scopes are taking in account local knowledge

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work weekends and holidays when necessary. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences.

Requirements

Experience

Railroad Signals and Communications

· Between 2 to 5 years of railroad experience

o Experience in project management

· Interact with vendors to obtain technical information, material status, and project quotes as necessary

· Create and maintain S&C’s special capital dashboard

· Follow-up, provide and identify information on issues surrounding project finances, construction, and potential obstacles

· Collaborate with field forces to ensure project scopes are taking in account local knowledge

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree a in related construction management or electrical background discipline

· Qualified or ability to qualify in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), United States Operating Rules (USOR), and On-Track Safety (OTS)

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

· Identifies potential safety and security risks

· Communicates with impact

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Applies critical thinking

· Solves problems to create value

· Develops self and others

· Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams)

· Knowledge of ServiceNow, Systems, Applications and Procedures (SAP), ARIBA, Engineering Capital Planning System (ECPS), and SharePoint

· Knowledge of S&C material and construction

· Understanding of S&C design track and location plans

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 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.

Expected salary:

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:26:37 GMT

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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 Signals and Communications (S&C) Project Officer is responsible for carrying out all aspects of special capital projects and systems developed within the S&C Project Management group.

Main Responsibilities

· Develop and track all S&C special capital projects, from estimation to completion

· Act as liaison between external S&C departments and team to ensure projects are addressed with all necessary stakeholders (e.g. Mechanical, Information and Technology (I&T), Transportation, Track, etc.)

· Track annual project budgets and material by ensuring that all necessary material is being ordered to support projects

· Interact with vendors to obtain technical information, material status, and project quotes as necessary

· Create and maintain S&C’s special capital dashboard

· Follow-up, provide and identify information on issues surrounding project finances, construction, and potential obstacles

· Collaborate with field forces to ensure project scopes are taking in account local knowledge

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work weekends and holidays when necessary. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences.

Requirements

Experience

Railroad Signals and Communications

· Between 2 to 5 years of railroad experience

o Experience in project management

· Interact with vendors to obtain technical information, material status, and project quotes as necessary

· Create and maintain S&C’s special capital dashboard

· Follow-up, provide and identify information on issues surrounding project finances, construction, and potential obstacles

· Collaborate with field forces to ensure project scopes are taking in account local knowledge

Education/Certification/Designation

· Bachelor’s Degree a in related construction management or electrical background discipline

· Qualified or ability to qualify in Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), United States Operating Rules (USOR), and On-Track Safety (OTS)

· Project Management Professional (PMP) certification*

*Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

· Identifies potential safety and security risks

· Communicates with impact

· Demonstrates agility and drives change

· Collaborates with others and shares information

· Applies critical thinking

· Solves problems to create value

· Develops self and others

· Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams)

· Knowledge of ServiceNow, Systems, Applications and Procedures (SAP), ARIBA, Engineering Capital Planning System (ECPS), and SharePoint

· Knowledge of S&C material and construction

· Understanding of S&C design track and location plans

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 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.

Expected salary:

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job date: Thu, 09 Nov 2023 04:53:12 GMT

Apply for the job now!

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