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General Maintainer
CBRE
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Escalates unusual events, occurrences or unsafe conditions to supervisor
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Assistant Supervisor Track Maintenance-CA
CN
AB · Greater Edmonton Metropolitan Area
- Full-time
…addition, the position provides daily support to the Track…
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Security Professional
Allied Universal
AB · Edmonton, AB
- $19 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Ensure that the facility’s safety and emergency procedures are followed in response to fire alarms and other site Emergencies
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Security Officer
Shared Health-Soins Communs
Dauphin, MB
- Full-time
Provides response to situations that may pose a threat to the safety or security of persons in or around PMH designated sites or properties.
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Security Services - Qualified Persons (Security Officer)
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Brandon, MB
Maintains a physical presence with the health facilities to provide for rapid response to potentially violent, aggressive, and threatening persons. Will be required to utilize a variety of…
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Security Officer
Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
Dauphin, MB
Provides response to situations that may pose a threat to the safety or security of persons in or around PMH designated sites or properties.
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Resident Support Team Lead
The Salvation Army in Canada
Calgary, AB
- Part-time
May support other residential positions in job related duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Case Worker I - U
The Salvation Army in Canada
Yellowknife, NT
- Full-time
Immediately reporting critical incidents to the on-call supervisor or the House Coordinator
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Fitness Instructor
Township of King
King, ON
- $30 to $40 CAD / hour
- Contract
Must have (1 year) fitness class instructing experience
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Steam Plant Operator I (Temporary)
TransAlta
Hanna, AB
- Temporary
Must have a valid Alberta operators license (minimum class 5)
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Part Time Group Fitness Instructor
Municipality of Clarington
Clarington, ON
- $39.66 to $40.95 CAD / hour
- Part-time
Reporting to the Supervisor, Community Programs; Fitness and Recreation, it is the role of a Fitness Instructor is to conduct a variety of fitness classes at a variety of locations in the…
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Part-Time Operating Engineer - 4th Class
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Ottawa, ON
- Part-time
Under the general direction of the Supervisor, Building Engineering and Chief Operating Engineer, the incumbent is responsible for the safe operation, inspection, maintenance and repair of…
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Executive Administrative Assistant (SLS)
Transportation Investment Corporation
Surrey, BC
- Full-time
Screens incoming correspondence, forward to appropriate staff member for their attention and/or response and maintains a tracking system to ensure correspondence is completed within…
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Supervisor, Operations
Cadillac Fairview
AB · Calgary, AB
- Full-time
The Operations Supervisor is the backbone of day-to-day facility performance, ensuring our office complex operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. Leading our frontline operations team,…
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Assistant Supervisor Track Maintenance-CA
CN
Concord, ON
- Full-time
…addition, the position provides daily support to the Track…
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Signaling Communication and Electrical Technician
AtkinsRéalis
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
…Line in Ottawa, Ontario. Reporting to the Wayside Maintenance Supervisor, you will support the operation and maintenance of advanced signaling, train control, communications, and electrical…
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Victim Services Team Supervisor
Surrey Police Service
Surrey, BC
- $48.54 to $55.03 CAD / hour
- Full-time
Surrey Police Service (SPS) has an exciting regular full-time opportunity for a Victim Services Team Supervisor to join our Community Partnerships Support Section within the Community…
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Case Worker
The Salvation Army in Canada
Brantford, ON
- Part-time
…required. The work schedule is determined in consultation with your supervisor and may vary according to requirements of responsibility. Applicable shifts include a ½ hour unpaid meal…
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Operations Technician
Inter Pipeline Ltd.
AB · Fort McKay, AB
…team at the Pioneer 2 facility. This role will report into the Supervisor, Operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the safe and efficient operation of plant equipment,…
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Reservations Agent
Sun Peaks Grand Hotel & Conference Centre
BC · Sun Peaks Mountain, BC
- Full-time
Acts as the voice of our guests by communicating frequently with the Reservations Supervisor on purchase trends, requests and concerns
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Night Housekeeper
Optima Living
Victoria, BC
Reports maintenance concerns or damages promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
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Maintenance Technician - Millwright
Septodont
Cambridge, ON
- Full-time
Night Shift - Sunday to Thursday - 10pm to 6am - Shift Premium $3/hour
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Medical Laboratory Technologist 2- Bilingual
Public Health Ontario
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Provides support to supervisor/manager with contract managers to prepare appropriate procurement documentation for procurement of equipment, goods and services e.g., new equipment, new…
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Journeyperson Electrician - Mall Maintenance
West Edmonton Mall Property Inc. (West Edmonton Mall & Fantasyland Hotel)
Edmonton, AB
Conduct other duties as required by the Electrical Supervisor; extensive walking, moving & lifting materials <50lb, plus will be required to work at heights. Occasional nightshifts are…
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Guest Service Manager
Northland Properties
Castlegar, BC
Have previous hotel experience, specifically in the Rooms Division Department. Demonstrate supervisor skills; good judgment and common sense.

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Supervisor, Mechanical - Locomotive

Prince George, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Closing date: Oct 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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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

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Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day locomotive and railcar shop operations, supervising staff to ensure inspections, maintenance, repairs, and emergency responses are completed safely and efficiently. Manage workforce performance, safety and regulatory compliance, repair priorities, fleet reliability, and service restoration across 24/7 operations.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's licence are listed, along with 1–3 years of shop-environment experience. At least four years of supervisory experience and three years in railroad mechanical shopcraft or a comparable role are identified as assets; mechanical or electrical engineering degrees and technician or technologist diplomas are also assets, with equivalent experience considered.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance
Locomotive Repair
Railcar Inspection
Preventive Maintenance
Safety Compliance
Union Workforce Supervision
Incident Investigation
Dangerous Goods Response
Workforce Planning
Fleet Reliability
Troubleshooting
Performance Management
Regulatory Compliance
Microsoft Office
SAP
Data Analysis

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Keywords

Locomotive
Railcar
Mechanical Shopcraft
Inspection
Maintenance
Repair
Preventive Maintenance
Fleet Reliability
Bad Order Status
Dwell Time
Safety Compliance
Train Accident Investigation
Dangerous Goods
Rerailing
Wrecking Response
Unionized Workforce
Collective Agreement
AAR Inspections
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Service Reliability Systems (SRS)
SAP
Performance Analysis Process (PAP)
Real Time Business Intelligence (RTBI)
DataCity
Learning Management System (LMS)

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