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At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us! Job Summary When stationed at a main terminal, the Manager, Mechanical Car is responsible for leading all mechanical operations on a day to day basis, including inspection, maintenance, and repair of freight cars and to ensure the on-time performance of trains and delivery of freight cars to meet customer requirements. This Manager may also oversee a team of supervisors stationed at remote locations (line points) and spearhead the maintenance, inspection and repair of railcars and locomotives when required outside of a main terminal (line points). Ultimately, by monitoring, supervising, and correcting the performance of both supervisory and unionized employees in a 24-7 operation, the role is crucial in ensuring the on-time performance of trains, and thus, CN’s commitment to customers. Main Responsibilities Safety Orientation, Compliance and Implementation · Oversee the overall application of safety processes and procedures · Validate the completion of Front Line Supervisors efficiency testing and quality audits · Conduct and follow up on accident and injury investigations and corrective action · Build safety compliance and improve safety results through a team of supervisors and unionized employees via regular efficiency testing and safety walkabouts · Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching to employees · Lead the on-boarding and training activities of new employees · Develop and revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standards · Monitor and direct the safe inspection and repair of railcars · Coach Shift Supervisors on safe and productive work procedures and validate general employee understanding · Respond to a dangerous good incident and leak in a yard. Liaise with Dangerous Goods Officer to ensure employee and public well-being is upheld · Ensure processes and point person are in place to audit and ensure compliance requirements are met (American Association of Railroads (AAR) inspections, chain inspections, qualification recertification, equipment) · Ensure an active involvement in Joint Health and Safety Committee (JHSC) as well as ensuring subsequent follow-up · Ensure an active Involvement in Apprentice Committee Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC) Problem Solving and Decision Making · Lead budgets, workforce productivity and manpower within CN policy · Review production and operation reports and resolve operations and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and operational delays · Oversee wrecking response to yard and line outages, working with Transportation and Engineering and direct reports to efficiently restore service to the operation · Use CN’s data to analyze car inspection and repair productivity. Establish actions to improve fleet reliability as well as efficient inspection and repair processes · Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors, and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency to respond to issues as they may arise Planning and Organizing Workload · Ensure the cohesiveness and execution of mechanical activities across the zone · Establish effective strategies and metrics to measure, control and improve freight-car reliability and availability for internal and external customers safely, and within budget constraints · Create and maintain supervisory and unionized schedules to ensure adequate staffing · Ensure the timely processing of inbound ant outbound car inspections · Direct and coordinate through subordinate supervisory personnel applying knowledge of production methods, processes, terminal layout and mechanical maintenance · Monitor inbound trains for freight cars requiring maintenance or repairs and coordinate with Transportation to ensure cars are repaired in proper sequence and order, requiring effective delegation and planning to front-line staff · Control car repair on the train or on the Repair in Place (RIP) track and in the shop · Drive freight car fleet reliability as measured by bad order status, percentage of cars available and initial terminal delay · Ensure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costs · Validate proper inventory levels based on consumption General Leadership and Supervision of both Union & Non-Union Workforce · Build and lead an effective, high performing team in a unionized environment · Lead, plan, and control the overall repair/maintenance of freight equipment as well as purchasing · Direct and develop a group of supervisors and ensure efficient deployment of people and assets · Ensure team unity amongst supervisory and unionized workforces while adhering to all provisions of the collective agreement and ensure effective labour and union relations · Oversee Mechanical Supervisors and ensure mechanical work is performed within CN, Federal Railroad Association, Transport Canada, and AAR standards · Direct the supervision of hourly employees and ensure mechanical work is performed in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement · Manage day-to-day issues, along with hourly performance issues including conducting investigations, recommending appropriate steps to correct performance issues and responding to grievances · Lead the onboarding and training activities of new employees · Formalize work activity processes and coordinate changes and enhancements with staff and Transportation Department peers · Develop and implement action plans and goals for supervisory staff and monitor development to ensure continued improvement · Communicate company goals and policies to create clear understanding of direction and expectations · Oversee Employee Performance Scorecard (EPS) process for front-line supervisors: evaluate supervisor performance and review performance expectations, actual and overall performance ratings for reports. Have EPS accountability for front-line supervisors and ensure completion · Develop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching Working Conditions · The incumbent may be required to work on varying shifts for the operations that run 24 hours per day, 7 days a week including holidays · The work environment is primarily indoors, but can require field support outdoors · The working schedule may vary and will include weekdays, weekends and statutory holidays, based on territory requirements · Minimal travel requirements (up to 10%), which may include overnight stays away from home · The role requires to respond to some emergency situations Requirements Experience Electrical and Mechanical · Experience in Electrical and Mechanical environments o Minimum 3 years experience in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or comparable position* o Minimum 5 years supervisory experience of both unionized and non-union employees* *Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset Education/Certification/Designation · High School Diploma · Valid Driver’s Licence · Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering* · Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical* *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset Competencies · Follow safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example · Improve processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN's environmental footprint · Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to enable higher productivity · Provide timely feedback to recognize efforts, behaviours and results · Influence others with impactful communications and adapt well to its audience · Know the business and stay current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work · Track metrics to achieve ambitious targets · Apply analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance · Bilingualism: French and English* *Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset Technical Skills/Knowledge · Leadership, Finance/business acumen, communication, planning and organizing, problem solving and decision making, process improvement, investigation of accidents budget control and customer service (internal and external) · Billing requirements · General Microsoft computer skills (Excel, Word), SRS, SAP, PAP, RTBI, DataCity, SmartYard · Comprehensive knowledge of car construction and operation, inspection and repair, operating rules, Transport Canada, AAR, and mechanical railroad operation measures · Comprehensive knowledge of car types, components and operation, inspection and repair, yard operating rules and regulatory requirements 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 a 20,000-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 [email protected]. 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. Please monitor your email on a regular basis as communication to applicants is done via email.

Ce que vous ferez

The Manager, Mechanical Car is responsible for leading daily mechanical operations, including the inspection, maintenance, and repair of freight cars to ensure on-time train performance. They supervise both unionized and non-unionized staff while ensuring strict adherence to safety, regulatory, and company standards.

Exigences

Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience in railroad mechanical shopcraft and 5 years of supervisory experience. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required, with preference given to those holding a degree or diploma in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Avantages

• Paid training • Career development opportunities

Compétences indiquées

• Résolution de problèmes · Souhaitée
• Communication · Souhaitée
• Gestion des stocks · Souhaitée

Autres compétences pertinentes

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Mechanical operations
• Railcar maintenance
• Team leadership
• Safety compliance
• Budget management
• Workforce productivity
• Incident investigation
• Coaching
• Operations management
• Problem solving
• Decision making
• Labour relations
• Technical inspection
• Inventory management
• Process improvement
• Communication
• Influencing Skills
• Influencing Without Authority
• Accountability
• Analytical Thinking
• Supervision
• Constructive Feedback
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Safety Procedures
• Planning
• Research
• Budgeting
• Apache Ant
• Electrical Engineering
• Auditing
• Billing
• Business Acumen
• Decision Making
• Customer Service
• Communication Planning
• Computer Literacy
• Training And Development
• Economics
• Employee Performance Management
• Finance
• Finished Good
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Workforce Productivity
• Mechanical Engineering
• Employee Onboarding
• Operations
• Methods Of Production
• Purchasing
• SAP Applications

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• Transportation
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