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    Communications Apprentice - Prince George, BC, Canada - Canadian National Railway

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    Signals and Communications Apprentice – Canada

    CN is home to opportunities for skilled tradespeople who are interested in continually learning and building a career in a safety-focused, team environment.

    Working on state-of-the-art equipment and train cars that carry freight from coast-to-coast-to-coast, you'll feel proud knowing you're a part of what makes the economy work.

    And with paid training, you'll be able to evolve your skills.

    The Signals and Communications Apprentice (S&C) – Canada is responsible for installing, repairing, testing, and maintaining various signals and communications systems and apparatuses, including railway signaling systems, wayside information systems, and highway grade crossing protection systems.

    Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems and apparatus, including automatic blocks, traffic controls, train stops, train controls, cab signals, and interlocking systems
    Perform highway grade crossing protection and automatic classification yards
    Use a wide variety of hand tools, bonding rail, and testing signal plans, including on track high-rail equipment and test instruments to bury cable and wire equipment
    Ensure a safe working environment by following CN's safety policies and procedures
    Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights
    Work is performed outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions and on uneven terrain and surfaces
    Must meet medical fitness for duty requirements
    Must be available to work away from home in isolated locations
    Completion of a Bachelor's Degree, or a 2- or 3-year College level program in Electronics, Engineering or other related field such as Physics or Mathematics
    • Successful completion of CN's apprenticeship program, including in-class theory and laboratory work, as well as hands-on skill development in the field
    Valid Driver's License
    Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
    Ability to understand and apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles
    Meet established standards of quality, productivity, and client satisfaction
    Good climbing and balancing skills for performing installation and maintenance activities
    Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules
    Basic computer knowledge
    Training

    The incumbent receives 3 weeks classroom training sessions at 40 hours per week at the CN Campus during the one-year apprentice training program.

    The training is primarily on health and safety rules, standard codes of practice, installation methods, testing and maintenance procedures, and equipment familiarization.

    Successful completion of the classroom training is mandatory to work as a Signal Maintainer.

    Once qualified, the role is subject to promotion as a Signals and Communications Maintainer and protect seniority as vacancies arise.

    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.

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    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 are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate.

    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.

    Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.


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