Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for the overall management of the day-to-day tactical Terminal operations. The role plays a key role in medium- and long-term strategic planning to enable growth while maintaining a safe operation that provides unparalleled service to CN's Intermodal customers at low incremental cost. Furthermore, the position is required to lead employees in an environment governed by collective agreement.
The role is performed in a 24/7 office environment and outdoor environments combination in various weather conditions and include overnight weekends and holidays assignment. The role is required to be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.
Supply Chain Logistics
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
Manager IM Terminal Operations
Req Id:
1036
Job Location:
Brampton - ON
Business Unit:
Operations
Highest Level Division:
Intermodal Operations
Posting Start Date:
10/27/26
Posting End Date:
10/19/2026
French/English Bilingual Requirement:
Yes
Pay Grade: MGMT-7
Hiring Salary Range: $ 110000 - 144000
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 the overall management of the day-to-day tactical Terminal operations. The role plays a key role in medium- and long-term strategic planning to enable growth while maintaining a safe operation that provides unparalleled service to CN's Intermodal customers at low incremental cost. Furthermore, the position is required to lead employees in an environment governed by collective agreement.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead a team of both managers and unionized employees
- Ensure clear direction is given and safety is clearly understood to be the priority
- Set daily and long-term objectives and monitor their execution to achieve success
- Supervise all managers and unionized employees ensuring all have the skills, abilities and competencies of duties required to be performed and all are followed consistently to ensure success
- Ensure all policies and operational processes are followed and reviewed for compliancy
- Review all operational processes continually to refine, optimize and simplify them to allow the team to execute efficiently and timely within all safety guidelines
- Follow safety rules and practices to enable success and help deliver outstanding service to CN's customers in a cost-effective manner
- Lead and execute the daily plan while dealing with external dynamic pressures
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a 24/7 office environment and outdoor environments combination in various weather conditions and include overnight weekends and holidays assignment. The role is required to be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.
Experience
Supply Chain Logistics
- Between 2 to 5 years of Supply Chain Logistics
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Valid Driver's License
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in supply chain Logistics Management*
- 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
- Coordination
- High-Impact Execution
- Planning
- Prioritization
- Compliance
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint), Right Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), Intermodal Performance Measures (IPM), SRS, Power BI, Tableau and Data City
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and change management
- Knowledge of risk assessment (e.g., cost and benefit analysis)
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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