Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for leading the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs. The role oversees replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts. In addition, the position provides daily support to the Track Supervisor.
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role requires regular travel (up to 50%) across their assigned territory, at times without advance notice. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The position requires responding to unexpected and emergency situations, and being able to lift up to 70 lbs.
Safety Compliance
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
Assistant Track Supervisor
Req Id:
585
Job Location:
Edson - AB
Business Unit:
Operations
Highest Level Division:
Engineering
Posting Start Date:
9/22/26
Posting End Date:
09/26/26 11:59 EDT
French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No
Hiring Salary Range: $ 102000 - 106000
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 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.
Join us today and get your career moving!
Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for leading the operations of an assigned territory that involves track inspection and repairs. The role oversees replacing rails, ties, switches, and ballasts. In addition, the position provides daily support to the Track Supervisor.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead engineering operations as outlined in CN's operating plan
- Supervise and lead activities of track gangs, track employees, and hi-rail operations
- Manage engineering operations to ensure compliance with safe work procedures, Transport Canada guidelines, and CN standards, policies, and regulations
- Lead people with clear direction and goals while providing coaching and guidance to employees through regular performance monitoring
- Apply collective agreements and company policies by conducting investigations, recommending corrective actions, and responding to grievances
- Oversee budgets and workforce productivity in accordance with CN policies and the Five Guiding Principles
- Communicate track conditions and daily production information clearly to senior management to facilitate operational adjustments
- Ensure track safety through regulatory inspections and input findings into the Track Inspection System (TIS) to monitor track condition
- Follow up on reported track issues to ensure ongoing compliance with standards
- Participate in derailment and service disruption activities, collaborating with Transportation and Mechanical to establish cause and prevent future occurrences
- Perform safety audits and conduct safety engagements for the unionized workforce
- Plan, schedule, and perform track repairs and maintenance
- Respond to emergencies
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular work week from Sunday to Thursday or Tuesday to Saturday and is eligible to participate in CN's hybrid work model. The role requires regular travel (up to 50%) across their assigned territory, at times without advance notice. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The position requires responding to unexpected and emergency situations, and being able to lift up to 70 lbs.
Experience
Safety Compliance
- Between 3 to 5 years of experience in safety compliance
- Experience in troubleshooting and problem solving
- Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or in a regulatory or safety environment*
- Experience in budget management*
- Experience in labour relations (i.e., interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline, etc.)*
- Experience supervising a unionized workforce*
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
- Bachelor's Degree*
- Valid Driver's Licence
- Certification in Railroad Operating Signals*
- 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
- Planning
- Build trust
- Depth of analysis
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- General computer skills, including Microsoft applications*
- Ability to conduct accident investigations*
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
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.
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