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Job Summary

The Officer - Transportation Training and Development – Field is responsible for acting as a safety leader for employees. The role ensures employees are trained to perform regulatory standards enabling the efficient delivery of goods to CN’s customers.

Main Responsibilities

• Evaluate employee performance in the field and ensure compliance with regulations, company policies, and standards

• Support the development of Transportation employees through regular mentoring in the field, connecting them with CN and the supports around them

• Provide in-field training (e.g., remote-control operation courses, switching camps, and other field training initiatives) for Transportation employees

• Manage qualifications and certifications of Transportation employees and managers, including supporting employees who are returning from leaves

• Support the Talent Acquisition team with the recruitment and onboarding of new employees

• Support the local Operations team to ensure the understanding of operating rules and practices

• Ensure all training events are input into the Learning Management System (LMS)

• Maintain training resource equipment, job aids, and scheduled maintenance records

• Ensure training material and job aids are current to support employee development

• Participate in safety audits, safety summits, and perform safety observations on employees

• Support the delivery of training programs and initiatives at campuses, as required

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various weather conditions. The role has irregular work hours including nights, weekends, and holidays to support the demands of the business. The role requires occasional travel (up to 50%) in the field to deliver trainings.

Requirements

Railway Experience

• Minimum 2 years of railway experience

• Experience working as a Conductor, Locomotive Engineer, Remote Control Operator or a combination of the above

• Experience with coaching and mentoring Transportation employees

• Experience with behaviour-based safety principles and leadership

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

• Valid Driver’s License

• Successful completion of CN’s medical assessment

Competencies

• Leads by example for the safety and security of all

• Develops self and others

• Demonstrates active listening

• Sets direction and inspires others

• Communicates with impact

• Applies critical thinking

• Collaborates with others and shares information

• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

*Any skills/attributes for these above would be considered as an asset

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of change management best practices

• Strong knowledge of the Transportation department and field operations

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Proficient with internal applications such as Systems, Applications and Products (SAP)

• Fluently Bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any skill/knowledge for these above would be considered an asset

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’ssafest, (https://www.cn.ca/en/safety/) mostinclusive (https://www.cn.ca/en/careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/) andsustainable (https://www.cn.ca/en/delivering-responsibly/environment/) 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 cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

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