Assistant Supervisor Flagging - Montréal, Canada - Canadian National Railway

Canadian National Railway

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Montréal, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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:

He or she is responsible for managing the weekly schedule and for the flagging group. Will coordinate between internal and external parties.

Required to assist the Supervisor in all flagging protection activities over the Champlain territory, in accordance with sound engineering practices, railway standards, procedures and rules.

Responsibilities:

Help plan schedule for the following week
Call employees to inform them of schedule changes or overtime
Check time entry and expense accounts in SAP
Help the supervisor manage occupational injuries and accidents
Manage absences and replacements
Conduct necessary investigations for various situations, particularly for disciplinary issues and document them in the computer systems
Attend weekly management meetings attended by supervisors and foremen
Manage the vehicle fleet (change in allocations and plan for mechanical maintenance) and allocation of phones and computers
Keep inventory and distribution of material updated
Coach flagmen on protection, inspection of compliance with guidelines, and provide targeted support
Keep employee files and worksite information files updated
Support the supervisor in managing unforeseen events, employees to be reassigned, and any related administrative tasks
Replace the supervisor, as needed, at worksite and project meetings

Working Conditions:

Requiring exceptional focus on safety and train operation
70% office based work, 30% field audits and travel
Working on different work shifts
Oncall (all times/weekdays and weekends)
Working in all weather conditions.
Bilingual: French and English

Employment Requirements:

High school education
24 years experience in railway operation
Advanced Computer skills mandatory (Excel, Outlook, Microsoft)
Leadership, communication, planning and organizing, problem solving and decision making, process improvement, investigation of accidents, injuries and incidents, budget control
Comprehensive knowledge of construction and maintenance, operating rules, engineering standards, and engineering operation measures.
Commitment to safety / rules,
Working within a collective agreement

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.