Current jobs related to Train Conductor - Saskatoon - Canadian National Railway
-
Assistant Trainmaster
5 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada CPKC Full time**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**: The Assistant Trainmaster will support the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner. **POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**: - Coordinate all train movements within the...
-
Assistant Trainmaster
1 month ago
Saskatoon, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full time**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**: The Assistant Trainmaster will support the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner. **POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES**: Coordinate all train movements within the yard...
-
Trainmaster
2 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada CPKC Full time**PURPOSE OF THE POSITION**: As the Trainmaster you will deliver efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, organizing, and executing the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan in a safe and cost effective manner which maximizes fluidity and achieves Local Service Operating Plan (LSOP) and Operating Plan...
-
Assistant Trainmaster
2 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeCanadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...
-
Assistant Transportation Supervisor
2 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada Mobil Grain Ltd. Full timeMobil Grain is looking to hire an Assistant Transportation Supervisor. The position will be based at our Delisle location (20 minute commute from Saskatoon) working on Big Sky Rail and Last Mountain Railway. Mobil Grain is a family founded company (now owned by AGT Foods) that operates 2 Saskatchewan shortlines, LMR (85 miles) and BGS (250 miles). We are...
-
Assistant Trainmaster
2 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeCanadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and...
-
Trainmaster
2 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:TrainmasterCanadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and...
-
Assistant Superintendent
5 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada CN Full timeAt 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...
-
Locomotive Operator/switchperson
7 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada Cando Rail & Terminals Full timeLocomotive Operator/Switchperson with Cando Rail & Terminals are responsible for providing safe and efficient rail car switching services on customer sites. Working in a fast-paced, customer oriented environment, the Locomotive Operators and Groundspersons must work well in teams to maximize efficiency and safety, while demonstrating a strong initiative and...
-
Trainmaster - Operations Leader
3 weeks ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada CP Full timeJob SummaryWe are seeking a highly skilled Trainmaster to join our team at CP. As a key member of our operations team, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our trains and yards.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise train crews, yardmasters, and support staff to ensure safe and efficient operationsMonitor and analyze safety,...
-
Trainmaster
4 weeks ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada CP Full timeJob SummaryThe Trainmaster is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of trains and rail yards. This includes supervising operating crews, yardmasters, and support staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operating plans.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate the activities of operating crews, yardmasters, and support...
-
Trainmaster
4 weeks ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada CP Full timeJob SummaryThe Trainmaster is responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of trains and rail yards. This includes supervising operating crews, yardmasters, and support staff to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operating plans.Key ResponsibilitiesSupervise and coordinate the activities of operating crews, yardmasters, and support...
-
Trainmaster
1 month ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeJob Title: TrainmasterCanadian Pacific Railway (CP) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trainmaster to join our team. As a Trainmaster, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains within our road territory and yard-terminal.Key Responsibilities:Develop, organize, and execute the daily yard-terminal/road...
-
Trainmaster
1 month ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeJob Title: TrainmasterCanadian Pacific Railway (CP) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trainmaster to join our team. As a Trainmaster, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains within our road territory and yard-terminal.Key Responsibilities:Develop, organize, and execute the daily yard-terminal/road...
-
Trainmaster
3 weeks ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeJob Title: TrainmasterCanadian Pacific Railway (CPKC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Trainmaster to join our team. As a Trainmaster, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of traffic within our road territory and yard-terminal.Key Responsibilities:Develop, organize, and execute the daily yard-terminal/road...
-
Assistant Trainmaster
1 month ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeJob Title: Assistant TrainmasterCanadian Pacific Railway (CPKC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Trainmaster to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains within our road territory and yard-terminal.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate train...
-
Assistant Trainmaster
1 month ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeJob Title: Assistant TrainmasterCanadian Pacific Railway (CPKC) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Trainmaster to join our team. As a key member of our operations team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains within our road territory and yard-terminal.Key Responsibilities:Coordinate train...
-
Railway Operations Manager
2 months ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Railway Operations ManagerJob Summary:The Railway Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating, and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner.Key...
-
Railway Operations Manager
2 months ago
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada Canadian Pacific Railway Full timeJob DescriptionJob Title: Railway Operations ManagerJob Summary:The Railway Operations Manager will play a key role in ensuring the efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating, and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner.Key...
-
Transportation Supervisor
5 months ago
Saskatoon, Canada CN Full timeJob 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...
Train Conductor
4 months ago
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
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.
About CN
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. As the only railroad connecting Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. 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. 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), please reach out to our team at .
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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
