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We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. We believe in succeeding together—by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers. The incumbent is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the locomotive and car shops through unionized staff to ensure locomotive and railcar inspection, maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently.

The role is an on‑call position that reports to remote locations and supervises the maintenance, inspection, rerailing and repair of railcars and locomotives when required outside of main terminals. The incumbent handles the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function, and the role is critical to ensuring availability, reliability and dwell targets are met to achieve CN's commitment to its customers.

Safety

Orientation, Compliance and Implementation Complete online Locomotive and Car Failure Investigations and follow-up to include corrective action Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkabouts Liaise with Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well‑being is upheld Support the onboarding and training activities of current employees and supervisors Ensure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations, objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordingly Create preventative maintenance plans and ensure execution on yard vehicles and equipment Association of American Railroads (AAR) inspections, chain inspections, qualification recertification, equipment) Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concerns Ensure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC) Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency to respond to issues as they may arise Use CN data to analyze locomotive and car inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliability Make final decisions on locomotive and railcar repairs and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME)



in the repair and maintenance of locomotives and railcars Respond to trouble‑calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordinglyControl wrecking response to yard and line outages, working with Transportation and Engineering and direct reports to efficiently restore service to the operation Planning and Organizing Workload Ensure the workforce is utilized effectively regarding the inspection and preventative maintenance of locomotives and by inspecting, testing and repairing railcars Certify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service plan Prioritize the repair of locomotives and cars, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times in order to increase reliability and availability Drive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to the preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availability Drive freight car fleet reliability as measured by bad order status, percentage of cars available and initial terminal delay Leadership and Supervision Communicate company goals and policies to create a clear understanding of direction and expectations Evaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings for reports Handle accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoices The role is performed in outdoor environments with various weather conditions with an irregular workweek that includes rotating shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) to cover 24/7 operations. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. Electrical and Mechanical Environments Minimum 3 years experience in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or comparable position* Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered Any requirement marked with () will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

High School

Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical* Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education,



or training will be considered High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering* Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical* Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered Performance and value delivery Planning Technical Skills/Knowledge Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Service Reliability Systems (SRS), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Performance Analysis Process (PAP), Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), DataCity and Learning Management System (LMS) Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair Knowledge of Transportation Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration regulations Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Service Reliability Systems (SRS), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Performance Analysis Process (PAP), Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), DataCity and Learning Management System (LMS) Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair Knowledge of Transportation Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration regulations CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.South through an 18,800-mile rail network.

CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at [email protected]. As an equal chance employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

📌 Mechanical Manager (Construction (Moncton)
🏢 Canadian National
📍 Moncton