Rail Conductor

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time
CN Rail is offering a generous incentive package to newly hired Train Conductors to relocate to Roma Junction, AB. This position is full-time and permanent.

Enjoying physical labour, teamwork and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN.

You can expect fresh challenges, a safety-focused work environment, paid training and supportive colleagues who share your passion for motion.

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.).

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.

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
Operating track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes
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 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)
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
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
Writing and passing safety and rules exams. (Possessing and maintaining a passport allowing entry/re-entry to the Canada and the United States (in certain specific locations)
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
Relocation Incentive
The following conditions will only be applicable to newly hired employees upon successful completion of their training period in their assigned location for a period of three (3) years:

Accommodation will be provided for a period of up to three (3) months at a CN Bunkhouse or Hotel of CN's choosing.

00 allowance will be given to assist with expenses of relocating.
Additionally, newly hired employees who relocate under the provisions of this incentive will be entitled to special lump sum allowances as follows:
Incentive not applicable to current CN Rail Transportation Employees.

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.


  • 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.
CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler.

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.

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through a 19,500 mile rail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919.

CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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.

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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.

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