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 Summary The Supervisor, Mechanical – Locomotive is responsible for handling the day-to-day operations of the terminal through unionized staff to ensure locomotive inspection, maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently. The role may also be stationed in the Mechanical Operations Center to coordinate the routing, assembling and disassembling of locomotives for trains. Ultimately, leading the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function, 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 ImplementationCoach and train employees on safe and productive work proceduresOversee online locomotive failure investigation and follow‑up to include corrective actionBuild safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkabouts; provide positive and constructive feedback to subordinates and act on non‑compliant behaviourCreate, train, audit and implement standard operating proceduresEnsure safe operation as measured by accidents, incidents and employee injuriesSupport the onboarding and training activities of new employeesEnsure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations and objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordinglyRespond 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 inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliabilityMake final decisions on locomotive repairs and act as subject‑matter expert (SME) in the repair and maintenance of locomotivesRespond to trouble‑calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordinglyPlanning and Organizing WorkloadCertify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service planPrioritize the repair of locomotives, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times and increase locomotive reliabilityDrive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports adhere to preventative maintenance schedules and repairs to increase availabilityEnsure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costsGeneral Leadership and Supervision of Union Workforce and TowerCommunicate 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 the function’s leadership teamDevelop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coachingEnsure direct reports validate payroll and time‑off requestsOversee accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoicesSupervise, direct and coordinate activities of workers engaged in makeup and breakup of trains and switching inbound and outbound trafficAssign locomotives to trains to obtain the most efficient use of equipment based on tonnage of freight and scheduled departurePrepare routes, locomotive schedules for preventative maintenance and destinations in proximity to designated facilities and minimize cost of transfer to service siteWorking Conditions The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various conditions with rotating shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) covering the 24/7 operation. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines and handle pressure and stress.Requirements ExperienceExperience working in electrical and mechanical environmentsExperience supervising unionized and non‑unionized employeesExperience in railroad mechanical shopcraft or comparable positionAny experience for the above would be considered an assetEducation / Certification / DesignationHigh School Diploma or GEDValid driver’s licenceBachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (asset)Technician or technologist diploma in Mechanical or Electrical (asset)Any designation for the above would be considered an assetCompetenciesLeads by example for the safety and security of allConsiders environmental impacts in every decision and actionIdentifies potential safety and security risksCollaborates with others and shares informationSets direction and inspires othersCommunicates with impactApplies critical thinkingKnows the business and stays current on industry needsTechnical Skills / KnowledgeGeneral computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Service Reliability Systems (SRS), Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Performance Assessment Process (PAP), Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), DataCity and Learning Management System (LMS)Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair, Transport Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French) (asset)Any knowledge for the above would be considered an assetAs an equal opportunity 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.#J-18808-Ljbffr