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Transportation Supervisor
3 weeks ago
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
Please note that this position is a 6-month temporary contract
Job Summary
The Transportation Supervisor is an entry-level front line supervisor position responsible for meeting CN's service commitments by managing the day-to-day train operations within a territory or terminal and the unionized train crews associated. The incumbent is responsible for learning the operation and organizing the territory in order to ensure train departures and operations are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with governing regulations and CN's operating rules. The Transportation Supervisor may also be an on-call position that reports to remote locations (line points) and deals directly with customers and main line concerns. The incumbent will manage the day to day operations of a 24/7 function.
Main Responsibilities
Safety Orientation, Understanding, Compliance and Enforcement
Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs in order to learn and understand the organization, operational rules and regulations
Coach and train unionized employees on safe and productive work procedures
Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular safety observations; provide feedback (positive and constructive) to subordinates and take action on non-compliant behavior
Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents and incidents and employee injuries
Achieve weekly and monthly safety observation expectations and objectives in regards to the safety management plan
Respond and provide support to the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for crossing accidents and incidents or site of an injury to support employee reaction, work with police and manage the site until the track and service have been restored
Responsible for the draft submission of accident and injury investigation close out
Respond and provide support to the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for a dangerous good incident or leak in a yard, liaise with the Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well-being is upheld
Train, audit and enforce Standard Operating Procedures
Play a role in the investigation of accidents and incidents
Problem Solving and Decision Making
Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs in order to learn and understand our internal systems, process, policies and procedures for solving issues and making decisions
Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors, and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency and respond to issues as they may arise
Use operational data in CN systems to identify opportunities to improve asset utilization and service reliability, taking action for own territory and making recommendations to CN's network implication
Oversee crew utilization, track deadheads, recrews and labor costs as well as improve the operations and cost control in conjunction with the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for the terminal
Set recover plans for service exceptions in conjunction with Rail Traffic Control (RTC) center, Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent
Responsible for overseeing accurate timely reporting of delays and identifying ways to reduce delays, managing, monitoring and improving Initial Terminal Delay and Final Terminal Delay
Planning and Organizing Workload
Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to understand service design and support tools in order to plan and organize workflow
Work with rail traffic control to manage train line ups and train meets to predict estimated time of arrival and train crew needs
Manage crew productivity against switching standards, recommend improvements when appropriate
Keep track of the yard status, service commitments, old dates, inbound arrivals, process traffic to reduce dwell, and ensure train connections and departures meet the service plan
Determine best opportunity to move traffic against multiple demands
Give recommendations to cost control and asset utilization in all planning and implementation
Monitor customers service plan and adjust
General Leadership and Supervisions of both Union Workforce
Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to understand the organizations desired leadership behavior's, communication expectations and enforcement of the collective agreement
Communicate company goals and policies to create clear understanding of direction and expectations to unionized employees
Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline with support from Trainmaster or Assistant Superintendent as well as Labor relations
Develop and sustain the right employee behaviors with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching
Process the administration leave of absence and time off requests (varies depending on location)
Performance Management, Training and Onboarding
Evaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings
Conduct onboarding conversations to ensure employees are adopting proper work practices, and have the knowledge, tools and understanding to perform their job safely and efficiently
Identify and coach performance deficiencies, and take action to build required behavior
Share best practices, information, operational concerns and company information in order to create transparency and clear understanding of company direction and expectations
Working Conditions
The role has irregular hours (including nights, weekends, holidays). The incumbent will work in a combination of an office environment and the outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires travel for company business without advance notice which may include responding to unexpected emergency or urgent situations. The Transportation Supervisor has an overall commitment to safety, while working in conjunction with collective agreement.
Requirements
Experience
Industrial Work
Industrial work experience demonstrating progression of responsibility and complexity in a safety-compliant environment
Experience working with heavy machinery
4 years of supervisory experience - management or with unionized employees
3 years of experience on railroad as conductor
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Education/Certification/Designation
High School Diploma
Valid Driver's License
Certified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer
Degree in Business or Logistics
Any education for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work
Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
Makes informed and timely decisions to succeed
Shows initiative and empowers others to raise our collective game
Improves processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN's environmental footprint
Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment
Time management
Project management
Technical Skills/Knowledge
General Microsoft and computer skills; especially: Excel, Word, SRS, SAP, PAP, Applications such as RTBI, DataCity, SmartYard
Comprehensive knowledge of safe rail operating practices
Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)
Any skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset
About CN
As a leading North American transportation and logistics company, CN is a true backbone of the economy. With a team of approximately 25,000 railroaders, our focus is on moving both our company and the economy forward. We transport US$200 billion worth of goods annually for a wide range of business sectors from resource to manufactured products to consumer goods, across a 20,000-mile network spanning Canada and mid-America. CN is the only Canadian company listed in the Transportation and Transportation Infrastructure sector of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI). Launched in 1999, the DJSI World represents the gold standard for corporate sustainability. 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. Research shows that candidates from underrepresented groups often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don't see yourself in 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) . click apply for full job details
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