Job Summary 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.Job Summary 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.Main ResponsibilitiesSafety Orientation, Compliance and ImplementationCoach and train employees on safe and productive work procedureComplete online Locomotive and Car Failure Investigations and follow-up to include corrective actionOversee train accidents both line of road and inside yard limitsBuild safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkaboutsProvide positive and constructive feedback to subordinates and act on non-compliant behaviourRespond to dangerous valuable incidents and leaks in the yardLiaise with Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well-being is upheldCreate, train, audit and implement standard operating proceduresEnsure safe operation as measured by accidents, incidents and employee injuriesSupport the onboarding and training activities of new employees and supervisorsEnsure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations, objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordinglyCreate preventative maintenance plans and ensure execution on yard vehicles and equipmentMeet audit and compliance requirements (e.G., Association of American Railroads (AAR) inspections,



chain inspections, qualification recertification, equipment)Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concernsEnsure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)Problem Solving and Decision MakingMaintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency to respond to issues as they may ariseUse CN data to analyze locomotive and car inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliabilityMake final decisions on locomotive and railcar repairs and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the repair and maintenance of locomotives and railcarsRespond 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 operationPlanning and Organizing WorkloadEnsure the workforce is utilized effectively regarding the inspection and preventative maintenance of locomotives and by inspecting, testing and repairing railcarsCertify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service planPrioritize the repair of locomotives and cars, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times in order to increase reliability and availabilityDrive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to the preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availabilityDrive freight car fleet reliability as measured by bad order status, percentage of cars available and initial terminal delayEnsure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costsLeadership and SupervisionCommunicate company goals and policies to create a clear understanding of direction and expectationsEvaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance,



and overall performance ratings for reportsConduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline in collaboration with function's Leadership teamDevelop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coachingEnsure direct reports validate payroll and time off requestsHandle accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoicesWorking ConditionsThe 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. The role requires being on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents.RequirementsExperienceElectrical and Mechanical EnvironmentsBetween 1 to 3 years of experience in a Shop EnvironmentMinimum 4 years supervisory experience of both union and non-union employees*Minimum 3 years experience in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or comparable position*Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be consideredAny requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).Education/Certification/DesignationHigh School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)Valid Driver's LicenceBachelor'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 consideredAny requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).CompetenciesWe Care About Each OtherWe Strive for ExcellenceWe Succeed TogetherWe Lead ResponsiblyVision and strategic thinkingImpactful and inclusive leadershipPerformance and value deliveryEmpowerment and talent developmentStrategic communication and influenceManagerial courage and decisivenessComplianceHighPlanningCoordinationPrioritizationTechnical Skills/KnowledgeKnowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Service Reliability Systems (SRS), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Performance Analysis Process (PAP), Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), Data City and Learning Management System (LMS)Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repairKnowledge of Transportation Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration regulationsOrganizational Impact#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Supervisor Mechanical, Locomotive (Winnipeg)
🏢 Anonymous
📍 Winnipeg