Signal & Communication Supervisor

2 months ago


Saskatoon, Canada Canadian National Railway Full time

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

**Job Summary**
The Signals & Communications (S&C) Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all S&C signal systems, inspection activities, maintenance and installation programs and employees on an assigned territory.

**Main Responsibilities**

Management - 40%
Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal and communications work is performed with CN’s and Transport Canada (TC) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements
Direct maintainers and technicians, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond and resolve grievances

Safety Compliance - 25%
Build safety compliance and improves safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching

Capital Projects - 25%
Plan, implement, and spearhead Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and FRA standards

Derailments and Disruptions - 10%
Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with transportation and mechanical to establish cause and future prevention

Working Conditions
The role requires on having 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 50 lbs, meet deadlines, interface with senior management and respond to unexpected or emergency situations. This position requires to travel for company business, at times without advance notice.

**Requirements**:
Experience
Signals and Communications
Minimum 10 years of experience in signals and communications
Minimum 2 years of S&C maintainer/technician experience

Education/Certification/Designation

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

2-year Technical Degree*

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field*
- Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies
Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and ESC principles to lead by example
Develops solutions that aligns with customers’ expectations to increase satisfaction
Shares timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively
Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience
Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations
Deals with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt to changes

Technical Skills/Knowledge
Extensive working knowledge of S&C systems infrastructure and related safety appliances, S&C project management, applicable regulatory signal systems, general instructions, railway S&C standards, standard S&C specifications, and procedures
Good computer skills: Signals & Communications Inspection System (SCIS), SAP and ETOP
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word)

**Organizational Impact**

Decision Making & Impacts
The S&C Supervisor oversees and assigns staff in the prioritization of maintenance and repairs activities to ensure goals are met on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
Direct support of revenue generation, operational signals are required to maintain fluidity of train operations. Critical safety impact for employees and general public through signal systems as well as radios and communications between ROC’s and the Field.

Level of Interaction/Influence
The key external interactions are with the Governmental, the Industry counterparts, and third-party service providers.
The key internal interactions are with the transportation, Engineering, Mechanical, Finance, HR, LR.

Employees Supervised/Organizational Structure
The role requires direct supervision of 8 to 9 S&C maintainers and technicians.

**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 s



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