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Job Summary
The Officer, Training and Development – Mechanical is responsible for acting as a safety leader. The role ensures employees are trained to perform regulatory standards ensuring the safety and efficiency of the delivery of goods to our customers.
Main Responsibilities
- Train employees on operating rules and instructions, job tasks, and safe work procedures, with a focus on hazard awareness and prevention
- Instruct, mentor, and coach employees on various topics such as Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR), CN’s general operating instructions, safe work procedures, and life critical rule understanding and application
- Evaluate employee progress and ensure compliance with regulations, company policies, and standards
- Maintain training facility equipment, job aids, and scheduled maintenance records
- Complete performance and qualifying documents and ensure all training events are captured in the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Maintain a comprehensive training plan and schedule to meet client expectations
- Support training material development working with a Training Analyst
- Support the development employees through regular mentoring in the field which may include participation in field audits and safety observations
Working Conditions
The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday, however, occasional weekend and evening hours maybe be required. The role requires occasional travel (30%) within Canada and the United States (U.S.) to deliver trainings. The role must have the ability to successfully complete CN’s medical assessment.
Requirements
Experience
- Railway
- Minimum 2 years of railway experience
- Experience working as a Railway Car Technician, Heavy-duty Mechanic, Locomotive Electrician, or a combination of the above
- Education/Certification/Designation
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Valid Driver’s License
- Qualified welder*
Any education/certification/designation for these above would be considered as an asset
Competencies
- Identifies potential safety and security risks
- Leads by example for the safety and security of all
- Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action
- Collaborates with others and shares information
- Sets direction and inspires others
- Communicates with impact
Technical Skills/Knowledge
- Knowledge of change management
- Strong knowledge of transportation department and field operations
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Systems Applications and Products (SAP)
- Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (French)*
- Any Technical Skills/Knowledge for these above would be considered as 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’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable 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.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.
