Supervisor, Bridges and Structures

Canadian National Railway Company•Area P (Rivers and the Peaks), BC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Bridges and Structures – Western Region is responsible for leading a team of employees and external contractors mandated with the construction, modification, and repair of railway structures across a designated territory. The incumbent is assigned a designated territory and periodically covers it based on business needs.

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of experience in a similar role
Experience in safety compliance
Experience working with or around heavy equipment, cranes, loaders, excavators, hydraulic and pneumatic tools
Experience in the maintenance and construction of concrete, steel, and wood structures (railway experience)
Experience overseeing budgets
Experience in supervising a unionized workforce
Experience in labour relations (e.g., interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline)
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Valid Driver’s Licence
Ability to obtain Qualification Standards for Operating Crews (QSOC) certification
Knowledge of Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, Systems, Applications and Products (SAP), Computer-Aided Design (CAD) and Microsoft Project
Excellent English verbal, reading comprehension and writing skills

Nice To Haves

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset
Post-secondary education, Civil Technologist in Structures
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Responsibilities

Lead the engineering operations related to construction, modification and inspection of bridges and structures, and repair of railway structures
Oversee and plan engineering operations, which includes compliance with safe work procedures, Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines, and CN’s policies and procedures
Control budgets and workforce productivity within CN’s policies
Communicate bridge and structure conditions, daily production, and inform senior management
Execute long-term maintenance plans for bridges and structures
Supervise and direct activities of unionized employees and external contractors to ensure performance targets are met and safety is sustained
Provide coaching and guidance to employees through regular monitoring of employee performance
Apply collective agreements and company policies, including conducting investigations, recommending corrective action, and responding to grievances
Participate in activities related to derailments and disruptions in service, while working with Transportation and Mechanical to establish cause and future prevention
Participate in investigations
Ensure safe work procedures and policies