Officer Training and Development - Transportation US

at CN in Homewood, Illinois, United States

Job Description

At CN,everydaybrings new and exciting challenges.Youcan expectan interestingenvironment whereyou’repart of making sure ourbusiness isrunning optimallyandsafely?helpingkeep the economy on track.We provide the kind of paid training and opportunitiesthat long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers whostriveto make a difference.You will be able to thrive in ourclose-knit, safety-focused cultureworking together as ONE TEAM.The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Officer Training and Development – Transportation US is responsible for acting as a safety leader to ensure employees are trained to perform within regulatory standards. The incumbent is also accountable for ensuring the safety and efficiency of customers’ goods deliveries. The role requires carrying out ongoing employee training and development in order to maximize knowledge transfer and employee performance.

Main Responsibilities

Training and Development

· Train Transportation employees on operating rules and instructions, job tasks, and safe work procedures, with a focus on hazard awareness and exposure reduction

· Instruct, mentor, and coach employees on various topics such as United States Operating Rules (USOR), CN’s Life Book, safe work procedures, and life critical rule understanding and application

· Evaluate employee progress and ensure compliance with regulations, company policies, and standards

· Maintain training facility equipment, job aids, and schedule maintenance records

· Complete performance and qualifying documents as well as ensure all training events are captured in the Learning Management System (LMS)

· Maintain a comprehensive training plan and schedule to meet client expectations

· Support training material development by working with the Training Analyst

· Support the development of Transportation employees through regular field mentoring

· Participate in field audits and safety observations

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work shifts and weekends when necessary. The role requires occasional travel (30 to 40%) to deliver trainings.

Requirements

Experience

Railway

· Minimum 5 years of railway experience

o Qualified as a Conductor and Locomotive Engineer.

o Qualification and experience as a Rail Traffic Controller may be considered

Education/Certification/Designation

· High School Diploma

· Valid Driver’s License

· Successful completion of CN’s medical assessment

Competencies

· Follows safety procedures, information security instructions and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles to lead by example

· Builds and maintains an internal network to support a better overall work experience

· Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts to the audience

· Applies analytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainable performance

· Share timely information within and across functions to get things done effectively

· Improve processes on a continuous basis to enhance safety, security and to reduce CN’s environmental footprint

· Leverages feedback and coaching to improve performance

· Change management

Technical Skills/Knowledge

· Ability to use technology in a creative manner

· Strong knowledge of transportation and field operations

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

· Proficient in internal applications such as Systems Applications and Products (SAP)

About CN

CN is a world-class transportation leader and trade-enabler. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. As the only railroad connecting Canada’s Eastern and Western coasts with the Southern tip of the U.S. through a19,500 milerail network, CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship. At CN, we work as ONE TEAM, focused on safety,sustainabilityand our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

CN is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to fill vacant positions with qualified candidates without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability, assuming an individual can perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Only qualified candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.