Manager S&C Maintenance-CA

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This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.

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Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for overseeing a designated territory. Moreover, the incumbent is accountable for all Signals and Communications (SandC) maintenance and installation programs, signal systems, inspection activities, and management of critical voice and data communication systems.

Main Responsibilities

Management

• Manage assigned personnel to ensure SandC communications work is performed with CN's and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements
• Direct supervisors, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond to and resolve grievances

Safety Compliance

• Build safety compliance and improve safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
• Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching

Capital Projects

• Plan, implement, and manage Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and FRA standards

Derailments and Disruptions

• Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to determine cause and future prevention

Working Conditions

The role involves shift work which includes irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays and a combination of office work and working outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions. The incumbent must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, meet deadlines, interface with senior management, and respond to unexpected or emergency situations. This position requires regular travel (40%) for company business, at times without advance notice.

Experience

Signals and Communications

• Minimum 7 years of experience in SandC
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a SandC supervisory role
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience

Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 2-year Technical Degree*
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field*

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
• 2-year Technical Degree*
• Bachelor's Degree in a related field*

*Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered.

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• Succeed Together
• Vision and strategic thinking
• Impactful and inclusive leadership
• Performance and value delivery
• Empowerment and talent development
• Strategic communication and influence
• Managerial courage and decisiveness
• Compliance
• High-Impact Execution
• Planning
• Coordination
• Depth of analysis

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Extensive working kno