Director, Locomotive Engineer Compliance Training and Audit

Job Description

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 Summary

The Director, Locomotive Engineer Compliance Training and Audit is responsible for overseeing the Locomotive Engineer Compliance and Training (LECT) teams across the United States and Canada. The incumbent ensures all expectations are met with the Student Locomotive Engineer (SLE) training programs, as well as Locomotive Engineers to keep CN current on all rules, certifications and regulatory obligations. The incumbent is a leader dedicated to synthesizing a sustained focus on transforming and enhancing the safety culture, by continuously evaluating and improving safety protocols. Furthermore, the incumbent drives opportunities for efficiency in operating metrics and fuel conservation.

Leadership and Management

• Lead and oversee the LECT teams


• Lead efficiencies in operating metrics and fuel conservation


• Develop and implement a sustained focus on transforming and enhancing the safety culture

Cross Functional Collaboration and Stakeholder Management

• Foster collaboration with operational departments to ensure each region adopts the best safety practices and operates collaboratively towards the same safety goals


• Act as a liaison between the LECT group and operational departments


• Approve assessments and strategies for problematic locations

Audit and Compliance

• Create processes for weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly expectations of Locomotive Engineers across the enterprise


• Develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and safety


• Review Locomotive Engineer Training processes and standards across the enterprise to ensure best practices are implemented


• Review and revise train handling rules in the U.S. and Canada to ensure alignment


• Approve on-boarding and training of new LECT

Safety and Trends

• Review and analyze trends that impact safety, through face to face and remote observations, along with electronic methods that include locomotive downloads and use of emerging technology


• Work alongside internal and external stakeholder to review data that will determine problematic locations and train handling concern


• Utilize data and work with internal and external stakeholders to find a measurable solution data

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role may be required to work long hours. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires travel (up to 50%) within the U.S. and Canada.

Requirements

Experience

Railroad Operations

• Minimum 10 years of railroad operations experience


• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a qualified Locomotive Engineer

Education/Certification/Designation

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)


• Valid Driver’s License


• Trained in Behavior Based Safety fundamentals


• Bachelor’s Degree in Transportation Management, Operations Management or a related discipline*


• *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Demonstrates agility and drives change

Partition:
• Knows the business and stays current on industry needs


• Applies critical thinking
Sets direction and inspires others

• Communicates with impact


• Collaborates with others and shares information


• Ident inspirado potential safety and security risks


• Leads by example for the safety and security of all


• Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Knowledge of railway safety regulations, standards, and best practices


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)


• Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French) *


• *Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

About CN

CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. CN transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America each year. CN’s network connects Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000‑mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have contributed to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America’s safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don’t meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.

As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.

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