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Write and pass safety and rules exams (as per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority and employment)
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Train Conductor - Quebec
CN
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Write and pass safety and rules exams (as per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority and employment)

Train Conductor - Quebec

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 25, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 25, 2026

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Job Summary

The Train Conductor is responsible for acting as a member of a 2 or 3-person train crew and performs duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. The incumbent coordinates the assembly of trains and executes any ground work outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or on-route (operating track switches, picking up rail cars and making emergency repairs).

Main Responsibilities

Ensure compliance with all train orders, signals, railroad rules and regulations related to safety and operations
Provide and receive various forms of oral and printed instructions concerning the movement and placement of rail cars
Assemble and dismantle trains in the rail yard, and pick up and set off rail cars on-route
Observe, interpret, and relay signals to ensure safe train and locomotive movement
Operate track switches to change locomotive and rail car routes
Inspect the condition of a train and equipment
Make effective decisions when in unfamiliar locations or emergency situations
Communicate effectively with the Rail Traffic Control centre, other train crews and other departments on a regular basis via handheld radio

Working Conditions

Work a flexible schedule with regular and predictable attendance, in line with the 24/7 railroading environment
Available to work night shifts, weekends, holiday work hours, some overtime and being away from home for extended periods of time when necessary
Push, pull, lift and carry up to 90 pounds
Primarily performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions
Operate various devices on rail cars and locomotives, such as uncoupling levers and handbrakes
Climb on and off ladders of moving rail cars
Grasp and hold objects while riding the side of a train
Walk for frequent extended periods
Bend, stoop, squat, and kneel frequently
Meet medical fitness requirements for the position, including those established by the Railway Association of Canada, such as the ability to recognize and distinguish between the colours of signals

Experience

Relevant work experience in similar working conditions or regulatory and safety environment*

Education/Certification/Designation

Completion of College or Vocational or Technical School or Freight Conductor experience*
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Competencies

We Care About Each Other
We Strive for Excellence
We Succeed Together
We Lead Responsibly

Technical Skills/Knowledge

Write and pass safety and rules exams (as per collective agreement, subsequent mandatory Locomotive Engineer qualification to retain seniority and employment)
Obtain and maintain Conductors Rule Card
Possess and maintain a valid driver's licence
Possess and maintain a passport allowing entry and re-entry to the Canada and the United States (in certain specific locations)
Proficiency in both oral and written communications
Any experience and/or education for these above would be considered as an asset

Additional Information (If Any)

The incumbent participates in an intensive paid training program that includes 11 weeks (7 weeks classroom and 4 weeks field training) at CN's Campus in Winnipeg, MB. Expenses related to transportation, accommodation and meals while in Winnipeg are covered. After these initial 11 weeks, the incumbent completes a minimum of 45 trips as an extra person on a crew to enhance their knowledge and skills. Successful completion of the entire training program is mandatory in order to work as a conductor, and includes written exams and field training (including physical requirements).This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement.

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Responsibilities

Coordinate train movements as part of a train crew, including assembling and dismantling trains, switching tracks, and picking up or setting off rail cars. Follow safety rules and signals, inspect equipment, communicate with rail traffic control and other crews, and respond effectively to unfamiliar or emergency situations.

Requirements

Applicants need a high school diploma or GED and either relevant experience in similar working conditions or a college, vocational, or technical school background; freight conductor experience is also noted. Requirements include passing safety and rules exams, maintaining a Conductor Rule Card, a valid driver's licence, and a passport for certain locations, as well as meeting physical and medical fitness standards.

Skills

Rail Operations
Train Assembly and Dismantling
Rail Car Switching
Signal Interpretation
Track Switch Operation
Train and Equipment Inspection
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Emergency Decision-Making
Radio Communication
Physical Fitness
Written and Oral Communication
Conductor Rules

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Keywords

Train Conductor
Rail Transportation
Train Crew
Train Movement
Rail Yard
Locomotives
Rail Cars
Train Assembly
Train Dismantling
Track Switches
Rail Traffic Control
Railroad Rules
Safety Compliance
Signal Interpretation
Equipment Inspection
Emergency Repairs
Handheld Radio
Conductor Rule Card
Safety Exams
Driver's Licence
Passport
Physical Fitness
Field Training
Freight Conductor

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