Train Conductor Rail Yard Operations

Operate trains, rail cars, and locomotives with CN while applying safety rules and working outdoors in Terrace-area railway operations. Paid training prepares successful candidates for the conductor qualification process.

As a Train Conductor, you work as part of a two or three-person crew in rail yards and on the road. You coordinate train assembly, handle ground work, operate switches, inspect equipment, and communicate by handheld radio. The role requires safety-first decisions during routine and emergency situations.

• Assemble and dismantle trains in rail yards
• Pick up and set off rail cars on-route
• Operate track switches and relay movement signals
• Inspect train and equipment conditions
• Communicate with crews and Rail Traffic Control

• High School Diploma or General Educational Development
• Relevant experience in similar conditions or safety environments
• Valid driver's licence and required passport
• Ability to pass safety and rules examinations
• Ability to lift and carry up to 90 pounds

Build railway operations expertise through CN's paid training while supporting safe train movement, equipment inspection, and crew communication.