Find work in Canada.

317,530 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 5 hours ago
MJ
Service Manager
Manufacturing Job Site
Antigonish, NS
- Full-time
3+ years experience in managerial role (Shop Foreman, Lead Hand, Supervisor, etc.).
Added 5 hours ago
MJ
Service Manager
Manufacturing Job Site
Moncton, NB
- Full-time
3+ years of experience in a managerial role (Shop Foreman, Lead Hand, Supervisor, etc.).
Added 8 hours ago
AS
Part Time Shift Supervisor in Costco - Grand Opening
Advantage Solutions
Windsor, ON
- Part-time
…providing live events and sampling to consumers where they live and shop. Additionally, you will provide support to management as…
Added 8 hours ago
AS
Part Time Shift Supervisor in Costco - Grand Opening
Advantage Solutions
Wasaga Beach, ON
- Part-time
…providing live events and sampling to consumers where they live and shop. Additionally, you will provide support to management as…
Added 8 hours ago
AS
Sr. Shift Supervisor in Costco - Grand Opening
Advantage Solutions
Windsor, ON
- Internship
…providing live events and sampling to consumers where they live and shop. In addition, you will support leadership through tasks such as reporting, training, scheduling, setting up and…
Added 8 hours ago
AS
Sr. Shift Supervisor in Costco - Grand Opening
Advantage Solutions
Lloydminster, AB
- Internship
…providing live events and sampling to consumers where they live and shop. In addition, you will support leadership through tasks such as reporting, training, scheduling, setting up and…
Added 11 hours ago
BH
carpentry supervisor
Best Home Kitchen Cabinets Inc
Surrey, BC
- Full-time
Added 12 hours ago
BG
Draftsperson
BV GLAZING
Niagara Falls, ON
- $70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Creates accurate and professional working shop drawings consisting of system details, floor plans, elevations with assistance and direction from Drafting Supervisor / Managers using AutoCAD…
Added 12 hours ago
WL
Supervisor Operations, East
Wainbee Limited
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
We are looking for a Regional Operations Supervisor to support daily warehouse, logistics, inventory, and facility-related activities for the region and its warehouse location.
Added 12 hours ago
CO
Truck and Coach / Automotive Technician - Full-Time
City of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, ON
- Full-time
Ensure completion of all documentation related to division operations as assigned by the supervisor.
Added 14 hours ago
MS
Service team Member
Michaels Stores
Kelowna, BC
- Part-time
Store - KELOWNA, BCDeliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they’re looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout experience.…
Added 15 hours ago
BM
Class 1 Operator
Birch Mountain Enterprises
Fort McMurray, AB
- Full-time
Operating from our Fort McKay main shop, this position involves the safe operation of several types of Class 1 or 3 units. Operators should be mechanically inclined and physically fit to…
Added 15 hours ago
BM
Class 3 Operator
Birch Mountain Enterprises
Fort McMurray, AB
- Full-time
Operating from our Fort McKay main shop, this position involves the safe operation of several types of Class 3 units. Operators should be mechanically inclined and physically fit to work in…
Added 23 hours ago
W
Heavy Duty Technician - Fort McMurray Rotation
Wajax
Pasadena, NL
- Full-time
Service and repair equipment in the shop and on-site for the customer.
Added 1 day ago
EI
Diagnostic Technician
EBlock Inc.
Nisku, AB
- $36 to $45 CAD / hour
- Full-time
…transition away from the physical demands of a traditional shop environment? If you find fulfillment in resolving complex diagnostic challenges but wish to move past the strains of…
Added 1 day ago
EI
Diagnostic Technician
EBlock Inc.
Cambridge, ON · Guelph, ON · Hamilton, ON · Milton, ON · Puslinch, ON
- $36 to $42 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Are you an experienced professional seeking to transition away from the physical demands of a traditional shop environment? If you find fulfillment in resolving complex diagnostic…
Added 1 day ago
FE
Mechanical Designer (Buildings - HVAC, Plumbing)
Flow Engineering
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Prepares construction documentation such as addenda, CCNs, SIs, shop drawing reviews and ancillary sketches for straightforward items.
Added 1 day ago
EC
food service supervisor
Eclipse Coffee Roasters
Canmore, AB
- Full-time
Added 1 day ago
SI
Maintenance Licensed - Millwright
Saputo Inc.
Georgetown, ON
- Full-time
…with equipment and operators, as well as tactful time in the shop rebuilding and…
Added 1 day ago
MS
Part-time Early Morning Service Team Member
Michaels Stores
Red Deer, AB
- Part-time
Store - RED DEER, ABDeliver friendly customer service, help customers shop our store, and find what they’re looking for. Ensure all customers receive a fast and friendly checkout…
Added 1 day ago
SC
Highway Department - Maintenance Worker Mechanic - MWM
Stephenson County State's Attorney
Mechanic Settlement, NB
- Full-time
for maintaining a parts inventory and the shop area.
Added 1 day ago
UO
Continuing, full-time, Mechanical Trades Worker
University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
- Full-time
…including heating, refrigeration, and mechanical systems. Operates shop equipment such as metal turning lathes and related tools as…
Added 1 day ago
PG
Responsable du succès client senior / Senior Customer Success Manager
PCV Group inc - Personnel Chez Vous Recruitment Services
Montreal, QC · Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
Get every client truly using the tools, from the shop floor to plant leadership
Added 1 day ago
GD
production supervisor - machine shop
Granite DRC
Ogden, QC
- Full-time
Added 1 day ago
US
Cook supervisor
Unique Slow Rise Bakery & Cafe
Squamish, BC
- Full-time

Supervisor Mechanical-CA

Moncton, NB, Canada

Full-time

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

Job Summary

The incumbent is responsible for leading the day-to-day operations of the locomotive and car shops through unionized staff to ensure locomotive and railcar inspection, maintenance and repair work is performed safely and efficiently. The role is an on-call position that reports to remote locations and supervises the maintenance, inspection, rerailing and repair of railcars and locomotives when required outside of main terminals. The incumbent handles the day-to-day operations of a 24/7 function, and the role is critical to ensuring availability, reliability and dwell targets are met to achieve CN's commitment to its customers.

Main Responsibilities

Safety Orientation, Compliance and Implementation

Coach and train employees on safe and productive work procedure
Complete online Locomotive and Car Failure Investigations and follow-up to include corrective action
Oversee train accidents both line of road and inside yard limits
Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular efficiency tests and safety walkabouts
Provide positive and constructive feedback to subordinates and act on non-compliant behaviour
Respond to dangerous good incidents and leaks in the yard
Liaise with Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well-being is upheld
Create, train, audit and implement standard operating procedures
Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents, incidents and employee injuries
Support the onboarding and training activities of new employees and supervisors
Ensure Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules (PMRC) targets, expectations, objectives are met and monitor completion and compliance accordingly
Create preventative maintenance plans and ensure execution on yard vehicles and equipment
Meet audit and compliance requirements (e.g., Association of American Railroads (AAR) inspections, chain inspections, qualification recertification, equipment)
Respond immediately and take corrective actions regarding raised safety concerns
Ensure active involvement in Workplace Location Joint Apprentice Committee (WLJAC)

Problem Solving and Decision Making

Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency to respond to issues as they may arise
Use CN data to analyze locomotive and car inspections, repair and maintenance requirements to ensure fleet reliability
Make final decisions on locomotive and railcar repairs and act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the repair and maintenance of locomotives and railcars
Respond to trouble-calls for assigned region and delegate proper responses accordingly
Control wrecking response to yard and line outages, working with Transportation and Engineering and direct reports to efficiently restore service to the operation

Planning and Organizing Workload

Ensure the workforce is utilized effectively regarding the inspection and preventative maintenance of locomotives and by inspecting, testing and repairing railcars
Certify that repair, inspection and productivity standards are in accordance with the service plan
Prioritize the repair of locomotives and cars, against multiple demands, to reduce dwell times in order to increase reliability and availability
Drive locomotive fleet reliability by ensuring direct reports are adhering to the preventative maintenance schedule and repairs to increase locomotive availability
Drive freight car fleet reliability as measured by bad order status, percentage of cars available and initial terminal delay
Ensure overall utilization is maximized, as measured by productivity, attendance and labour costs

Leadership and Supervision

Communicate company goals and policies to create a clear understanding of direction and expectations
Evaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings for reports
Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline in collaboration with function's Leadership team
Develop and sustain the right employee behaviours with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching
Ensure direct reports validate payroll and time off requests
Handle accounts payable by paying and authorizing invoices

Working Conditions

The role is performed in outdoor environments with various weather conditions with an irregular workweek that includes rotating shifts (days, afternoons, midnights) to cover 24/7 operations. 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 being on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidents.Requirements

Experience

Electrical and Mechanical Environments

Between 1 to 3 years of experience in a Shop Environment
Minimum 4 years supervisory experience of both union and non-union employees*
Minimum 3 years experience in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or comparable position*
Candidates with an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered

Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

Education/Certification/Designation

High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)
Valid Driver's Licence
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering*
Technician or Technologist Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical*
Candidates with equivalent practical experience, education, or training will be considered

Any requirement marked with (*) will be considered an asset (not mandatory).

Competencies

We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly
Vision and strategic thinking
Impactful and inclusive leadership
Performance and value delivery
Empowerment and talent development
Strategic communication and influence
Managerial courage and decisiveness
Compliance
High
Planning
Coordination
Prioritization

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), Service Reliability Systems (SRS), Systems, Applications, and Products (SAP), Performance Analysis Process (PAP), Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI), DataCity and Learning Management System (LMS)
Comprehensive knowledge of locomotive construction and operation, inspection and repair
Knowledge of Transportation Canada and the Federal Railroad Administration regulations

Organizational Impact

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day locomotive and railcar shop operations, ensuring inspections, maintenance, repairs, and emergency responses are completed safely and efficiently. Supervise and develop employees, manage workload and fleet reliability, ensure regulatory and company compliance, and coordinate responses to incidents and service disruptions.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's licence are specified; a bachelor's degree or technician/technologist diploma in mechanical or electrical fields is an asset, and equivalent practical experience may be considered. The posting seeks 1–3 years of shop-environment experience, with at least 4 years of supervisory experience and 3 years in railroad Mechanical Shopcraft or a comparable role listed as assets.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance
Locomotive Repair
Railcar Inspection and Repair
Safety Compliance
Unionized Workforce Supervision
Preventive Maintenance
Incident Investigation
Emergency Response
Workforce Planning
Performance Management
Decision-Making
Team Leadership
Regulatory Compliance
Fleet Reliability
Microsoft Office
SAP

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Locomotive Maintenance
Railcar Maintenance
Mechanical Shopcraft
Electrical and Mechanical Environments
Preventive Maintenance
Fleet Reliability
Railroad Operations
Safety Compliance
Dangerous Goods
Accident Investigation
Standard Operating Procedures
AAR Inspections
Unionized Workforce
Collective Agreements
Performance Monitoring Compliance Rules
Service Reliability Systems
SAP
Performance Analysis Process
Real Time Business Intelligence
DataCity
Learning Management System
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Wrecking Response
Payroll Validation
Workforce Planning

Report this job