Assistant Chief, Engineering

Company: Canadian National Railway
Location: Homewood
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

Hiring Salary Range : $ 160 000,00 - 210 000,00This range represents the hiring range. Salaries are determined individually depending on skills and experience. You will also be eligible to an annual bonus, employee share investment program (ESIP), Pension, Benefits, Railroad Retirement Benefits (RRB) and other perks.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 SummaryThe Assistant Chief, Engineering is responsible for leading a team accountable for maintaining safe and efficient railway operations by overseeing the maintenance, repair, and restoration of track infrastructure. The role involves coordinating resources, including people, equipment, and assets, to ensure continuous network operations. The incumbent ensures effective planning and execution of territory-wide track inspections, maintenance activities, and capital projects, while guaranteeing compliance with CN and regulatory standards through field inspections and data reviews. Working closely with other departments, the position identifies and resolves track issues, prioritizes project execution, and contributes to regional and system planning efforts.Main ResponsibilitiesOperational Leadership - Provide direct leadership to a team of Leaders to ensure safe and efficient daily operation of the territory - Act conclusively and independently to identify and solve issues impacting CN's safety, service, and efficiency - Identify and address issues within their organization as well as the ones that cross organizational boundaries collaboratively with other senior leadersSafety - Set and ensure the regional Safety vision is tailored to their Territory based on the Engineering Safety Action Plan - Reduce or eliminate injuries, track unit collisions, and Main Track Authority Violations (MTAV) - Ensure territory compliance with CN standards, rules, and appropriate Federal, Provincial, and State regulationsBudget Management - Oversee the daily operation of their Territory (e.g., Capital Expenses (CapEx) and Operational Expenses (OpEx)) - Plan and execute against the yearly operating and capital budgets - Ensure organizational accountability for budget variances and offsets - Identify issues and implement actions to drive cost efficienciesTeam Development and Communication - Serve as leader on the territory within the Engineering functions and across departments such as Operations, Finance, Human Resources (HR), Labour Relations (LR) and Safety, ensuring effective communication and collaboration - Communicate, in a timely manner, issues addressed, consequences, and solutions implemented to senior management, with high technical accuracy - Support the continuous development of their team by providing training, setting clear expectations, and driving accountabilityWorking ConditionsThe role is performed in a combination of office and outdoors environments in various types of weather conditions. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to provide deliverables on tight deadlines, maintain leadership composure under stressful and chaotic conditions, make decisions when all facts are not known, and minimize the impact of organizational and personal stress management on the Engineering team. The role requires regular travel (60%) both within and off the territory, including travel in Canada and the United States (U.S.).RequirementsExperienceRelevant work experience - Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience - Minimum 5 years of work experience in a leadership role or leading individuals in a matrix organizationo Experience advising senior executives*o Experience at CN**Any experience for these above would be considered as an assetEducation/Certification/Designation - High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering**Any designation for these above would be considered as an assetCompetencies - Knows the business and stays current on industry needs - Collaborates with others and shares information - Applies critical thinking - Demonstrates agility and drives change - Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action - Identifies potential safety and security risks - Leads by example for the safety and security of all - Communicates with impact - Develops self and othersTechnical Skills/Knowledge - Deep understanding of railroad track design, construction, maintenance, and repair processes - Knowledge of Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), Transport Canada (TC) and other regulatory requirements - Ability to analyze operational data and generate clear reports for executives and stakeholders - Understands collective agreements and experience working with union representatives on operational matters - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAbout CNCN 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.

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