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CN Facility Management Supervisor in Edmonton, Alberta

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Job Summary

The Facility Management Supervisormustorganize,monitorand supervise facility management operations and perform a variety of technical tasksrelativeto facility management for their sub region (province/territory/LRC).The personensures that theactivities are performed safely, within budgets and in strict compliance with building regulatory and maintenance standards consistent with expectations of the business.

Main Responsibilities

HumanResources

  • Plan daily facility management activities related to buildings, utilities, yard equipment and bridges, based on priorities (i.e., emergencies, regular scheduled maintenance, etc.)

  • Supervise work performed by external contractors and unionized staff to meetrequirements

  • Enforcelabour agreements including requests for overtime, scheduling, grievances, investigations, discipline, etc.

  • EnsurethatCN Safety Standards are met and followed by internal and external maintenanceemployees

  • Perform daily safetybriefing

  • ReportFederal Railroad Administration(FRA)injuriesandworkplaceaccidents

Project Coordination

  • Respond to requests for maintenance work from CN employeeslocatedin their respective regions, evaluaterequestsanddeterminethe most effective waysto resolve theissues

  • Interact with senior management personnel in Operations (GM,Superintendent, etc.) relating to repair and maintenancerequests

  • Ensure scheduled preventative maintenance is performed on critical infrastructure noting work completion in CNdatabase

  • Complete a prioritized assessment of buildings on your territory and schedule for repair or replacement asrequiredtosubmitto Manager forapproval

  • Outsourcerequest for proposal (RFP)or multiple bids for facility management within delegation ofauthority

Budgets

  • Responsible for cost centre budgets including prioritizing discretionaryspending

Working Conditions

The role is based in an office environment with travel (25%)requiredduring the year. Due to the nature of the position,theavailability of 24/7 isrequiredto deal with emergency issues that arise. The incumbent must handle an elevated amount of pressure and stress to meet tight deadlines for emergencies.

Requirements

Experience

Facility Supervisor

  • Minimum of 5years experienceas a facility supervisory within aunionizedenvironment

Education/Certification/Designation

  • Trade Certification orequivalence

  • ValidDriversLicense

Competencies

  • Continuously displaya customer centric attitudein order toimprove the customer’sjourney

  • Collaboratewith key internal stakeholders to enable higherproductivity

  • Inspireothers with impactful communications and adaptwell to itsaudience

  • Applyanalytical thinking to make recommendations that pursue sustainableperformance

  • Promoteideas while evaluatingimpacts

  • Develop solutions that aligns with customers’ expectations to increasesatisfaction

  • Deal with pressure and change by staying calm to quickly adapt tochanges

TechnicalSkills/Knowledge

  • Time and project management

  • Knowledge of building maintenance system

  • Preference given to those with Railway knowledge/experience

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 a 19,500 mile rail 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, sustainability and our customers, providing operational and supply chain excellence to deliver results.

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