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 SummaryThe Transportation Manager 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 ensure train departures and operations are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with governing regulations and CN’s operating rules. The Transportation Manager may also be an on‑call position that reports to remote locations (line points) and deals directly with customers and main line concerns. The incumbent will manage the day to day operations of a 24/7 function.Main ResponsibilitiesSafety Orientation, Understanding, Compliance and EnforcementAttend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs in order to learn and understand the organization, operational rules and regulationsCoach and train unionized employees on safe and productive work proceduresBuild safety compliance and improve safety results through regular safety observations; provide feedback (positive and constructive) to subordinates and take action on non‑compliant behaviourEnsure safe operation as measured by accidents and incidents and employee injuriesAchieve weekly and monthly safety observation expectations and objectives in regards to the safety management planRespond and provide support to the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for crossing accidents and incidents or site of an injury to support employee reaction, work with police and manage the site until the track and service have been restoredResponsible for the draft submission of accident and injury investigation close outRespond and provide support to the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for a dangerous good incident or leak in a yard, liaise with the Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well‑being is upheldTrain, audit and enforce Standard Operating ProceduresPlay a role in the investigation of accidents and incidentsProblem Solving and Decision MakingAttend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs in order to learn and understand our internal systems, process, policies and procedures for solving issues and making decisionsMaintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors, and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency and respond to issues as they may ariseUse operational data in CN systems to identify opportunities to improve asset utilization and service reliability, taking action for own territory and making recommendations to CN’s network implicationOversee crew utilization, track deadheads,



recrews and labour costs as well as improve the operations and cost control in conjunction with the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for the terminalSet recover plans for service exceptions in conjunction with Rail Traffic Control (RTC) centre, Trainmaster and Assistant SuperintendentResponsible for overseeing accurate timely reporting of delays and identifying ways to reduce delays, managing, monitoring and improving Initial Terminal Delay and Final Terminal DelayPlanning and Organizing WorkloadAttend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to understand service design and support tools in order to plan and organize workflowWork with rail traffic control to manage train line ups and train meets to predict estimated time of arrival and train crew needsManage crew productivity against switching standards, recommend improvements when appropriateKeep track of the yard status, service commitments, old dates, inbound arrivals, process traffic to reduce dwell, and ensure train connections and departures meet the service planDetermine best opportunity to move traffic against multiple demandsGive recommendations to cost control and asset utilization in all planning and implementationMonitor customers service plan and adjustGeneral Leadership and Supervisions of both Union WorkforceAttend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to understand the organizations desired leadership behaviours, communication expectations and enforcement of the collective agreementCommunicate company goals and policies to create clear understanding of direction and expectations to unionized employeesConduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline with support from Trainmaster or Assistant Superintendent as well as Labour relationsDevelop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coachingProcess the administration leave of absence and time off requests (varies depending on location)Performance Management, Training and OnboardingEvaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratingsConduct onboarding conversations to ensure employees are adopting proper work practices, and have the knowledge, tools and understanding to perform their job safely and efficientlyIdentify and coach performance deficiencies, and take action to build required behaviourShare best practices, information, operational concerns and company information in order to create transparency and transparent understanding of company direction and expectationsWorking ConditionsThe role has irregular hours (including nights, weekends, holidays). The incumbent will work in a combination of an office environment and the outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires travel for company business without advance notice which may include responding to unexpected emergency or urgent situations. The Transportation Manager has an overall commitment to safety,



while working in conjunction with collective agreement.RequirementsExperienceIndustrial WorkIndustrial work experience demonstrating progression of responsibility and complexity in a safety‑compliant environmentExperience working with heavy machinery4 years of supervisory experience - management or with unionized employees*3 years of experience on railroad as conductor**Any experience for these above would be considered as an assetEducation/Certification/DesignationHigh School DiplomaValid Driver’s LicenceCertified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer*Degree in Business or Logistics**Any education for these above would be considered as an assetCompetenciesKnows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and workTracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectationsInspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audienceMakes informed and timely decisions to succeedShows initiative and empowers others to raise our collective gameImproves processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN's environmental footprintIdentifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environmentTime managementProject managementTechnical Skills/KnowledgeGeneral Microsoft and computer skills; especially: Excel, Word, SRS, SAP, PAP, Applications such as RTBI, DataCity, SmartYardComprehensive knowledge of safe rail operating practicesLe CN est un chemin de fer de premier plan qui génère de la valeur de manière durable pour nos clients, actionnaires, employés et parties prenantes, avec un engagement indéfectible envers la sécurité et le service. Essentiel à l'économie, aux clients et aux communautés qu'il dessert, le CN transporte chaque année plus de 300 millions de tonnes de ressources naturelles, de produits manufacturés et de produits finis en toute sécurité partout en Amérique du Nord. Le vaste réseau ferroviaire du CN s'étend sur plus de 30000 km (près de 20000 milles), reliant les côtes est et ouest du Canada au sud des États-Unis. Depuis 1919, CN et ses affiliés contribuent à la prospérité des communautés et au commerce durable. Le CN propulse l'économie nord-américaine et s'engage dans des programmes de responsabilité sociale et de gestion environnementale.Au CN, nous sommes déterminés à bâtir le chemin de ferle plus sûr, le plusinclusifet le plusdurableen Amérique du Nord, à l'image des collectivités dans lesquelles nous exerçons nos activités. Les études montrent que les candidats hésitent souvent à postuler s'ils estiment ne pas répondre à 100 % aux exigences du poste.Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement pour le processus de recrutement (y compris des formats alternatifs de documents, des salles de réunion accessibles ou d'autres accommodements), veuillez contacter notre équipe à l'adresse suivante : [email protected].À titre d'employeur souscrivant au principe de l'égalité d'accès à l'emploi, le CN prendra en considération pour un emploi tous les candidats qualifiés sans égard à la race, à la couleur, à la religion, au sexe, à l'orientation sexuelle, à l'identité de genre, à l'origine nationale, à l'invalidité, au statut d'ancien combattant protégé, et à tout autre statut protégé en vertu des lois applicables.Veuillez consulter régulièrement vos courriels, car les communications aux candidats sont envoyées par courrier électronique.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Experienced Transportation Manager Needed (Winnipeg)
🏢 4Tracks
📍 Winnipeg