Job Description
The incumbent is responsible for leading the installation of all signal systems, inspections, and testing activities including placing locations in service. Additionally, the incumbent ensures the supervision of employees on the assigned territory.
Management
Safety Compliance
Capital Projects
Derailments and Disruptions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoors environments in various types of weather conditions. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary and be available to respond to critical incidences. The role requires frequent travel (60%) for company business, at times without advance notice. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.
Signals and Communications
*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory)
Supervisor S&C Construction-CA
Req Id:
863
Job Location:
Vaughan - ON
Business Unit:
Operations
Highest Level Division:
Engineering
Posting Start Date:
9/29/26
Posting End Date:
10/16/2026
French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No
Hiring Salary Range: $ 111000 - 121000
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 installation of all signal systems, inspections, and testing activities including placing locations in service. Additionally, the incumbent ensures the supervision of employees on the assigned territory.
Main Responsibilities
Management
- Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal construction work is performed with CN's and the Federal Railroad Administration's (FRA) standards and in conjunction with applicable collective bargaining agreements
- Oversee groups of employees
- Recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues
- Respond and resolve grievances
Safety Compliance
- Build safety compliance and improve safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
- Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching
Capital Projects
- Plan, implement, and handle capital projects to ensure the execution follows CN and FRA standards
Derailments and Disruptions
- Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service
- Collaborate with Transportation and Mechanical to determine cause and future prevention
Working Conditions
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoors environments in various types of weather conditions. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary and be available to respond to critical incidences. The role requires frequent travel (60%) for company business, at times without advance notice. The incumbent must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management.
Experience
Signals and Communications
- Minimum 10 years of experience in signals and communications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in signal construction and in a supervisory position
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- 2-year Technical Degree
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical 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
- Build trust
- Support
- Coordination
- Depth of analysis
- Process optimization
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of Signals and Communications (SandC) systems infrastructure and related safety appliances
- Knowledge of SandC project management, standards, specifications, and procedures
- Knowledge of SandC Inspection System (SCIS), Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
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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