CN -Train Conductor - $10,000 Local Signing Bonus

4 weeks ago

Grande Cache, Canada CN Full time

CN is offering a generous signing bonus for new conductor hires who currently live within two hours of Grande Cache, AB. Details below for this permanent, full-time position.

Enjoying physical labour, teamwork and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. With a vibrant, 24/7 schedule, no two days will ever be alike. You can expect fresh challenges, a safety-focused work environment, paid training and supportive colleagues who share your passion for motion. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us 

Conductors work as members of two or three person train crews and perform duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. They coordinate the assembly of trains and execute any ground work outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or en-route (ex: operating track switches, picking up rail cars, making emergency repairs, etc.).

Responsibilities

The statements in this section are essential job functions that an employee must be able to perform with or without accommodations in order to achieve the objectives of the Conductor job.

Ensuring compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations Providing and receiving various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars Assembling/dismantling trains in the rail yard, and picking up/setting off rail cars en-route Observing, interpreting, and relaying signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement Operating track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes Inspecting the condition of a train and equipment Making effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations Communicating effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio

Training

Successful applicants will participate in an intensive paid training program that includes 11 weeks of training (7 weeks classroom at the CN Campus in Winnipeg, MB and 4 weeks field training). CN now offers an enhanced and extremely competitive training wage. Expenses related to transportation, accommodation and meals while in Winnipeg are covered by the company.

After these initial 11 weeks, candidates will complete a minimum of 45 trips as an extra person on a crew to enhance their knowledge and skills. Successful completion of the entire training program is mandatory in order to work as a Conductor, and includes written exams and field training (including physical requirements).

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements  

Working a flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, in line with the 24/7 railroading environment (includes night, weekend, holiday work hours, some overtime, and being away from home for extended periods of time) Pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying up to 90 pounds Working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions Operating various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes Climbing on and off ladders of moving rail cars Grasping and holding objects while riding the side of a train Walking for frequent extended periods Bending, stooping, squatting, and kneeling frequently Meeting medical fitness requirements for the position, including those established by the Railway Association of Canada, such as the ability to recognize and distinguish between the colors of signals

Other Requirements  

Writing and passing safety and rules exams. (Note: As per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority/employment.) High school diploma or equivalent Obtaining and maintaining Conductors Rule Card Possessing and maintaining a passport allowing entry/re-entry to the Canada and the United States (in certain specific locations) Proficiency in both oral and written communications 

Assets

Completion of college or vocational/technical school and/or Freight Conductor experience Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory/safety environment Possessing and maintaining a valid driver’s license

Local Signing Bonus Incentive

The following conditions will only be applicable to newly hired employees upon successful completion of their training period

Upon completion of their probationary period, the employee will be entitled to a $5, payment. Upon completion of 12 months of employment as a qualified Conductor, the employee will be entitled to a $5, payment.

**Approval to qualify subject to company’s discretion. Incentive not applicable to current CN Rail Transportation Employees.

Candidate Pool

When you apply to this job requisition, you are not applying to one specific job, but rather enlisting in CN's recruitment process to secure your place on our short-list for upcoming Train Conductor positions. The intent of this recruitment process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates that are ready to attend the training program at CN Campus when positions become available. As Train Conductor positions become available, applicants that have met the qualifications and completed the entire recruitment process will be contacted with an official offer of employment for the location they applied to. If you are successful in joining the pool of qualified candidates, the result of your interview, background check and medical assessment will remain valid for at least 6 months.

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