• Signals and Communication Maintenance Supervisor

    CNEdmonton, AB T5A 0A1

    Job #2785431834

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    Job Summary

    The Signals and Communication Maintenance Supervisor - Canada is responsible for leading for all signals and communication (S&C) systems, inspection activities, maintenance and installation programs and employees on an assigned territory.

    Main Responsibilities

    Management

    • Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal and communications work is performed with CN's and the Transport Canada (TC) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements

    • Direct maintainers, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond and resolve grievances

    Safety Compliance

    • Build safety compliance and improves safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts

    • Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching

    Capital Projects

    • Plan, implement, and oversee Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and TC standards

    Derailments and Disruptions

    • Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to establish cause and future prevention

    Working Conditions

    The role requires on having shift work which includes: irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays and a combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, meet deadlines, interface with senior management and respond to unexpected or emergency situations. This position requires to travel for company business, at times without advance notice.

    Requirements

    Experience

    Signals and Communications

    • Minimum 10 years of experience in signals and communications

    o Minimum 2 years of S&C maintainer experience

    o Minimum 2 years prior supervisory experience

    Education/Certification/Designation

    • High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

    • 2-year Technical Degree

    • Bachelor's Degree in a related field*

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

    Competencies

    • Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example

    • Develops solutions that aligns with customers' expectations to increase satisfaction

    • Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

    • Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience

    • Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations

    • Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

    Technical Skills/Knowledge

    • Extensive working knowledge of S&C systems infrastructure and related safety appliances, S&C project management, applicable regulatory signal systems, general instructions, railway S&C standards, standard S&C specifications and procedures

    • Good computer skills: Signals & Communications Inspection System (SCIS), SAP and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)

    • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (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 a19,500 milerail 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,sustainabilityand our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

    At CN, we are dedicated to building North America'ssafest, (~~~/) mostinclusive (~~~/) andsustainable (~~~/) 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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