Manager Track Maintenance-US

Hiring Salary Range: $ 104500 - 137000

This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together - by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

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Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for the oversight of inspection and maintenance of tracks, roadbed, and right way. The role ensures maintenance and inspections are in accordance with the sound engineering practices and approved railway standards, specifications, procedures, budget and CN's operating plan.

Main Responsibilities

Oversee Day-to-Day Territory Operations

• Lead the day-to-day operation on the territory
• Manage the maintenance, construction, and zone workforce
• Oversee schedules and budgets through completion
• Develop business cases for capitalization of zone basic capital
• Ensure track inspections and repairs are completed meeting CN track standards
• Analyze and interpret track geometry and rail flaw detection reports to identify conditions requiring action to meet Engineering Track Standards (ETS)

Staff Management

• Lead Track Supervisors, Assistant Track Supervisors and hourly employees across the territory, managing employee performance, development and retention
• Engage with workforce through coaching, feedback and two-way dialogue
• Partner with Labor Relations (LR) to identify root causes and resolve grievance issues across the territory

Safety Compliance

• Build safety compliance and improve results through regular efficiency testing and walkabouts
• Handle activities related to derailment and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to establish cause, prevention and service recovery
• Maintain and implement the regional safety action plan
• Ensure employees are actively engaged in quality Exposure Reduction Discussion (ERD), Job Safety Briefing (JSB) and Field Verification of Life Critical Rules (FVLCR) meeting required Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Eliminate Serious Injury Fatality (SIF) potential injuries

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires frequent travel (up to 75%) across the territory and may require stays away from home.

Experience

Railroad

• Minimum 5 years of railroad experience
• Minimum 3 years of track experience
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience
• Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering*
• Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered

Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

Competencies

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly
• Vision and strategic thinking
• Impactful and inclusive leadership
• Performance and value delivery
• Empowerment and talent development
• Strategic communication and influence
• Managerial courage and decisiveness
• Compliance
• High-Impact Execution
• Planning
• Build trust
• Depth of analysis

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of track structure, construction, maintenance and identifying defects
• Knowledge of ETS and operating measures
• Basic understanding of applicable collective agreements
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), Track Inspection System (TIS), and Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

Additional Information (If Any)

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through an 18,800-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

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 often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet 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 get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates 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.

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