Bridges & Structures, Assistant Foreperson- EN

Assistant Foreperson
- Bridges & Structures

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

At CN, we are committed to our pursuit of excellence. We take pride in delivering work of the highest standard, continually innovating to shape the railroad of the future. As responsible railroaders, we make the right decisions every time, putting safety first, acting with unwavering integrity, and holding ourselves accountable for our actions. We believe in succeeding together-by fostering inclusivity and collaboration, we sustainably deliver exceptional results for our customers.

If you enjoy working outdoors in a safety-focused team environment, a rewarding career in rail maintenance might be right for you! Working with a crew in different locations, you’ll play a focal role in keeping the economy on track by ensuring that our infrastructure is safe, sound, and train-ready. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters.

Join us and get your career moving!

The Assistant, Bridges and Structures (B&S) Foreperson works for Bridges and Structures Group. In the absence of the B&S Foreperson, the incumbent is required to perform the Foreman’s duties, including leading employees, tracking protection, overseeing equipment and tools, and ordering material for various types of work.

• Collaborate with teams in the Seniority Territory
• Lead, guide, and direct other employees
• Interpret drawings
• Layout work ahead of the team
• Prepare cost estimates and make sketches
• Perform administrative work such as preparing daily work reports

• The role is performed in an outdoor environment in various types of weather conditions and is a safety-sensitive environment with heavy moving equipment and noisy surroundings
• The role must be capable of working in various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays
• The role requires frequent travel (80%) that requires work away from home for extended periods
• The role requires the ability to lift from 50 to 85 lbs as well as to climb and work at height using fall protection equipment
• May be required to work with respirator and hearing protection.

• Valid Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to qualify for a valid Canadian Rail Operating Rules (CROR) rules card
• Must be able to qualify for National Safety Code (NSC) requirements and report as required
• Must be certified for Fall Protection and scaffold installation
• Must be able to complete rough carpentry for timber tie replacements, forming and pouring concrete for reinforced concrete structures and culverts, and culvert replacements
• Must be capable of work outlined in the United Steel Workers (USW) Agreement
• Knowledge of Standard Plans and Standard Practice Circulars (SPCs)
• Must be able to arrange and take proper track protection, including Track Occupancy Permit (TOP), Occupancy Control System (OCS) Clearance, and 842 protection

• Competitive Wages and Benefits
• Paid Training and Career Development
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Defined Benefits Pension Plan
• Employee Share Investment Plan
• Educational Financial Assistance Program
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
• Telemedicine Service

This position is a unionized position, as such pay and benefits are governed by the applicable Collective Agreement.

Successful candidates will take part in a paid four-week training program at a CN Campus (Winnipeg, MB) with additional on-the-job training to help ensure that they have received the adequate knowledge to operate in accordance with regulatory requirements and CN's safety standards. The…