Flagperson - Production; Lakes

Req

Job Location:

Belleville - ON, Brockville - ON, Cornwall - ON, Hamilton - ON, London - ON, Oshawa - ON, Sarnia - ON, Stratford - ON, Toronto - ON

Business Unit:
Operations

Highest Level Division:
Engineering

Posting

Start Date:

10/12/26

Posting End Date: 09/26/26 11:59 EDT

French/English Bilingual Requirement:
No

Please note that new hires in this role may be paid a lower hourly rate during their qualifying period. In addition, CN employees are also eligible to an employee share investment plan (ESIP), Pension, Benefits and other perks.

At CN, the careers we offer are meaningful because the work that we do matters. Every day, our team of dedicated railroaders power the North American economy from coast-to-coast-to-coast, with an unwavering commitment to safety and service excellence.

If you enjoy hands-on tasks, working outdoors, and have a safety-first mindset, a career in railway operations might be right for you. With fresh challenges, paid training, and a host of great benefits - a career at CN means work that makes a true difference in the lives of people.

The Track Maintainer Flagman is responsible for inspecting, repairing and replacing rails, ties, switches and ballasts, as well as providing flagging protection for work crews, equipment, and railway operations. The role performs outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and ensures a safe working environment.

• Maintain CN's train rails, ties, switches and ballasts through inspection, repair, and replacement
• Provide flagging protection for work crews, equipment, and railway operations in accordance with applicable rules and procedures
• Communicate with train crews, supervisors, and other employees to coordinate safe movement through work areas
• Set up, maintain, and remove required warning signs, flags, and protection equipment for assigned work
• Maintain various hand tools for assigned work
• Remove and replace defective ties, rails spikes, and anchors
• Repair deviations in track surface, alignment, and gauge
• Install and repair street and railroad crossings and assist in the replacement or repair of items such as power-operated switches and insulated joints
• Unload ballasts and distribute track material
• Sort used track material for loading
• Ensure railroad right-of-way is clear of brush, vegetation, snow and litter
• Ensure a safe working environment by following CN's safety policies and procedures

• Shift work, with occasional overtime when necessary
• Long periods of travel required, including overnight
• Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
• Repetitive physical activity
• Physical: lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 70 pounds occasionally
• Respirator use is required for certain tasks, with periodic audiometric testing and respirator fit testing conducted as needed

• Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment
• Experience operating heavy equipment and machinery

• High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
• Valid driver's licence

• We Care About Each Other
• We Strive for Excellence
• We Succeed Together
• We Lead Responsibly

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must meet all medical fitness for duty requirements for the position, including requirements for Safety
• Ability to work autonomously, adapt to different situations and manage stress
• Demonstrate good teamwork and maintain positive interactions with others
• Dedicated to getting the job done while meeting established standards of quality, safety, productivity and client satisfaction
• Displays common sense and good judgment
• Hand-eye coordination
• Grasping skills
• Welding skills*
• Knowledge of signals or Railroad Operating Rules*
• Any requirement marked with ( will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

The incumbent receives classroom training over a period of 3 weeks at 40 hours per week. The training is primarily on health and safety rules and basic machine operator procedures. Successful completion of the classroom training is mandatory in order to work as a Rail Track Maintainer.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

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