Assistant Supervisor Engineering Flagging-CA
- Quebec, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job Summary
The incumbent is responsible for managing the weekly schedule for the flagging group and coordinating schedules and duties between internal and external parties. The position provides daily support to the Flagging Supervisor by assisting in all flagging protection activities over the assigned territory, in accordance with sound engineering practices, railway standards, procedures and rules
Main Responsibilities
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments with various weather conditions with shift work. The role is required to be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires regular travel (50%) within the territory.
Experience
Railway Operation
The incumbent is responsible for managing the weekly schedule for the flagging group and coordinating schedules and duties between internal and external parties. The position provides daily support to the Flagging Supervisor by assisting in all flagging protection activities over the assigned territory, in accordance with sound engineering practices, railway standards, procedures and rules
Main Responsibilities
- Help plan schedule for the following week
- Call employees to inform them of schedule changes or overtime
- Check time entry and expense accounts in Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP)
- Help the Supervisor manage occupational injuries and accidents
- Manage absences and replacements
- Conduct necessary investigations for various situations, particularly for disciplinary issues and document them in the systems
- Attend weekly management meetings with the Supervisors and Foremen
- Manage the vehicle fleet (e.g., change in allocations and plan for mechanical maintenance) and allocation of phones and computers
- Keep inventory and distribution of material updated
- Coach flagmen on protection, inspection of compliance with guidelines, and provide targeted support
- Keep employee files and worksite information files updated
- Support the supervisor in managing unforeseen events, employees to be reassigned, and any related administrative tasks
- Build weekly safety calls to discuss safety, injuries, new process and rules with the team
- Build quarterly in person safety days to discuss safety, injuries, new process, and rules with the team
- Handle on-the-job training for employees and contractors
- Replace the Supervisor, as needed, at worksite and project meetings
- Respond daily to emails that come into the Flag inbox
The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments with various weather conditions with shift work. The role is required to be on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents. The role involves managing priorities and delivering work within established timelines, with support from the team to ensure sustainable and effective workload management. The role requires regular travel (50%) within the territory.
Experience
Railway Operation
- Between 2 to 4 years of experience in railway operation
- Valid Drivers Licence
- Minimum 2 years of flagging experience*
- Experience supervising a unionized workforce*
- Labor Relations (LR) experience (i.e., interpretation of collective agreements, response to grievances, negotiations with union representatives, discipline)*
- Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered
- Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).
- High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
- Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered
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- Compliance
- High
- Planning
- Build trust
- Depth of analysis
- Advanced Computer skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
- Comprehensive knowledge of construction and maintenance, operating rules, engineering standards, and engineering operation measures
- Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal
More about this job
Responsibilities
Coordinate weekly schedules, staffing, equipment, and administrative activities for the flagging group while supporting the Flagging Supervisor across the assigned territory. Coach and train employees, promote safety and compliance, investigate workplace issues, and provide coverage at worksites and project meetings as needed.
Requirements
A high school diploma or GED is required, along with 2–4 years of railway operations experience and a valid driver's license. At least two years of flagging experience and labor relations experience are considered assets; candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training may also be considered.
Skills
- Railway Operations
- Flagging Protection
- Scheduling
- Employee Supervision
- Labor Relations
- Collective Agreement Interpretation
- Incident Investigation
- Safety Training
- Microsoft Office
- SAP
- Fleet Management
- Inventory Management
- Planning
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Compliance
- Leadership
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Categories
- Transportation
- Engineering
- Management & Leadership
- Security & Safety
- Administrative
Keywords
- Railway Operations
- Flagging
- Flagging Protection
- Railway Standards
- Engineering Practices
- Operating Rules
- Construction and Maintenance
- Scheduling
- SAP
- Microsoft Office
- Excel
- Outlook
- Word
- Labor Relations
- Collective Agreements
- Grievances
- Disciplinary Investigations
- Occupational Injuries
- Incident Management
- Safety Training
- Employee Coaching
- Fleet Management
- Inventory Management
- On-the-Job Training
- Compliance
- Unionized Workforce
- Workforce Scheduling
- Valid Driver's License