Job Summary
The Signals and Communication Supervisor – Canada is responsible for leading for all signals and communication (S&C) systems, inspection activities, maintenance and installation programs and employees on an assigned territory.
Main Responsibilities
Management
- Lead assigned personnel to ensure signal and communications work is performed with CN’s and the Transport Canada (TC) standards, and in conjunction of applicable collective bargaining agreements
- Direct maintainers, recommend appropriate corrective actions to resolve performance issues, as well as respond and resolve grievances
Safety Compliance
- Build safety compliance and improves safety results through efficiency testing and safety walkabouts
- Provide positive and constructive feedback as well as coaching
Capital Projects
- Plan, implement, and oversee Capital projects to ensure execution of the plan within CN and TC standards
Derailments and Disruptions
- 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 up to 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
o Minimum 2 years of S&C maintainer experience
o Minimum 2 years prior supervisory experience
Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- 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 Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Excel, Word)
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.