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 Manager, Flagging is responsible for overseeing teams of management and unionized employees within an assigned territory, coordinating track protection for both internal and external projects while ensuring compliance with all CN rules and regulations. Key responsibilities include leading and managing flagging teams of varying sizes, overseeing manpower planning, contract execution, and budget management, as well as ensuring all flagging activities align with safety and operational standards. Furthermore, the role serves as a developmental position, preparing the incumbent for advancement to the Senior Manager, Engineering position. **Main Responsibilities** **People Management** · Provide leadership to Flagging Supervisors and hourly Maintenance of Way (MoW) employees · Provide clear direction on employee performance and department goals and objectives · Provide coaching and counselling to subordinates who are not performing to established goals and standards · Respond to and resolve grievances **Safety** · Build safety compliance and improve safety results · Carry regular efficiency testing and safety walkabouts · Provide positive and constructive feedback **Flagging Activities** · Handle Flagging activities such as work block planning and compliance · Ensure flawless communication between internal and external customers, Transportation and Rail Traffic Control (RTC) · Ensure proper workforce allocation for specific projects · Inspect worksites to ensure full compliance from all parties · Ensure proper allocation of vehicles and materials · Review billing and contracts **Flagging, Workforce Attrition, Training and Planning** · Ensure proper long term workforce planning based on current and projected work Follow up with attritions, job posting and interviews · Work closely with the training department to develop effective and complementary trainings **Working Conditions** The role will be primarily performed outdoors (80%) in various types of weather and environmental conditions and partially performed in an office environment (20%) with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The role requires being available on-call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure, and stress. The role requires frequent travel (80%) across the territory. **Requirements** **Experience** Railroad and Track · Minimum 10 years of railroad experience · Minimum 6 years of track experience · Minimum 5 years of supervisory experience **Education/Certification/Designation** · High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) · Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering* *Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset **Competencies** · Leads by example for the safety and security of all · Considers environmental impacts in every decision and action · Collaborates with others and shares information · Develops self and others · Delegates an empowers others to create accountability · Demonstrates agility and drives change · Knows the business and stays current on industry needs **Technical Skills/Knowledge** · Knowledge of track protection, structure, construction, and maintenance · Knowledge of the Canadian Rail Operating Rules · Strong knowledge of Engineering track standards and operating measures · Fluently bilingual, both written and verbal (English, French) · Basic understanding of applicable collective agreements · Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) · Knowledge of Track Inspection System (TIS), Systems Applications and Products (SAP) and Train Management Dispatch System (TMDS) **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.