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The Shunt Driver is responsible for ensuring proper, safe and timely handling of inbound and outbound trailers within the Terminal Yard. The successful candidate must ensure they maintain a clean work environment with a focus on proper handling techniques and safety. 

How You’ll Help: 

• Move trailers to and from the dock doors. 
• Park and organize equipment in the yard. 
• Conduct a yard check, which includes recording trailer numbers, refer settings, fuel level, trailer contents or seal numbers. 
• Conduct reefer check including unit number, reefer settings and fuel level.  
• Seal trailers and verify required. 
• Ensure yard is clean and operated in a safe manner. 
• Assist Line haul and P&D Drivers with locating, positioning and other equipment requirements. 
• Moving and handling large and cumbersome freight in a dock environment (50-75 lbs) 
• Report any incidents of safety violation or security breaches. 
• Other related duties as may be required. 

Your Skills and Experience:   

• Previous Transportation or operational experience is preferred (City Driving or Shunting); at least 1-year experience driving a shunt truck is preferred.  
• Class 1 license preferred but not necessary with applicable experience. 
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. 
• Self-motivated. 
• Safety-minded. 
• Communication skills – good. 
• Able to work deadlines in high transactional environment. 
• Ability to champion business needs in a collaborative manner to colleagues. 
• Results focused. 
• English, other languages considered an asset 
• Able to work with little supervision 

Schedule: 6:30pm - 6:30am Rotating 3 day and 4 day weeks. 

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years’
Credentials: Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• The candidates should be able to meet tight deadlines

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizen and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position.
• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate and drive automobiles, vans, and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• The candidates should be able to demonstrate professionalism in customer service
• The candidates should be able to prepare, package, and restock goods
• The candidates should be able to load and unload goods
• The candidates should be able to use maps and other trip planning aids
• The candidates should be able to pay and receive payments for goods
• The candidates should be able to perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of the vehicle

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

The Transportation Supervisor is an entry-level front line supervisor position responsible for meeting CN’s service commitments by managing the day-to-day train operations within a territory or terminal and the unionized train crews associated. The incumbent is responsible for learning the operation and organizing the territory in order to ensure train departures and operations are performed safely, efficiently and in compliance with governing regulations and CN’s operating rules. The Transportation Supervisor may also be an on-call position that reports to remote locations (line points) and deals directly with customers and main line concerns. The incumbent will manage the day to day operations of a 24/7 function.

Main Responsibilities

Safety Orientation, Understanding, Compliance and Enforcement

·         Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs in order to learn and understand the organization, operational rules and regulations

·         Coach and train unionized employees on safe and productive work procedures

·         Build safety compliance and improve safety results through regular safety observations; provide feedback (positive and constructive) to subordinates and take action on non-compliant behavior

·         Ensure safe operation as measured by accidents and incidents and employee injuries

·         Achieve weekly and monthly safety observation expectations and objectives in regards to the safety management plan

·         Respond and provide support to the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for crossing accidents and incidents or site of an injury to support employee reaction, work with police and manage the site until the track and service have been restored

·         Responsible for the draft submission of accident and injury investigation close out

·         Respond and provide support to the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for a dangerous good incident or leak in a yard, liaise with the Dangerous Goods Officer and ensure employee and public well-being is upheld

·         Train, audit and enforce Standard Operating Procedures

·         Play a role in the investigation of accidents and incidents

Problem Solving and Decision Making

·         Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs in order to learn and understand our internal systems, process, policies and procedures for solving issues and making decisions

·         Maintain teamwork and order amongst staff, contractors, and internal clients by acting with a sense of urgency and respond to issues as they may arise

·         Use operational data in CN systems to identify opportunities to improve asset utilization and service reliability, taking action for own territory and making recommendations to CN’s network implication

·         Oversee crew utilization, track deadheads, recrews and labor costs as well as improve the operations and cost control in conjunction with the Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent for the terminal

·         Set recover plans for service exceptions in conjunction with Rail Traffic Control (RTC) center, Trainmaster and Assistant Superintendent

·         Responsible for overseeing accurate timely reporting of delays and identifying ways to reduce delays, managing, monitoring and improving Initial Terminal Delay and Final Terminal Delay

Planning and Organizing Workload

·         Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to understand service design and support tools in order to plan and organize workflow

·         Work with rail traffic control to manage train line ups and train meets to predict estimated time of arrival and train crew needs

·         Manage crew productivity against switching standards, recommend improvements when appropriate

·         Keep track of the yard status, service commitments, old dates, inbound arrivals, process traffic to reduce dwell, and ensure train connections and departures meet the service plan

·         Determine best opportunity to move traffic against multiple demands

·         Give recommendations to cost control and asset utilization in all planning and implementation

·         Monitor customers service plan and adjust

General Leadership and Supervisions of both Union Workforce

·         Attend Front Line Supervisor Development Programs to understand the organizations desired leadership behavior's, communication expectations and enforcement of the collective agreement

·         Communicate company goals and policies to create clear understanding of direction and expectations to unionized employees

·         Conduct investigations per collective agreement and issue discipline with support from Trainmaster or Assistant Superintendent as well as Labor relations

·         Develop and sustain the right employee behaviors with feedback, recognition, reinforcement and coaching

·         Process the administration leave of absence and time off requests (varies depending on location)

Performance Management, Training and Onboarding

·         Evaluate employee performance and review performance expectations, actual performance, and overall performance ratings

·         Conduct onboarding conversations to ensure employees are adopting proper work practices, and have the knowledge, tools and understanding to perform their job safely and efficiently

·         Identify and coach performance deficiencies, and take action to build required behavior 

·         Share best practices, information, operational concerns and company information in order to create transparency and clear understanding of company direction and expectations

Working Conditions

The role has irregular hours (including nights, weekends, holidays). The incumbent will work in a combination of an office environment and the outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions. The role requires travel for company business without advance notice which may include responding to unexpected emergency or urgent situations. The Transportation Supervisor has an overall commitment to safety, while working in conjunction with collective agreement.

Requirements

Experience

Industrial Work

·         Industrial work experience demonstrating progression of responsibility and complexity in a safety-compliant environment

·         Experience working with heavy machinery

·         4 years of supervisory experience - management or with unionized employees*

·         3 years of experience on railroad as conductor*

*Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

·         High School Diploma

·         Valid Driver’s License

·         Certified Conductor or Locomotive Engineer*

·         Degree in Business or Logistics*

*Any education for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

·         Knows the business and stays current with industry trends to elevate expertise and work

·         Tracks metrics to achieve ambitious targets and holds self accountable to meet performance expectations

·         Inspires others with impactful communications and adapts well to its audience

·         Makes informed and timely decisions to succeed

·         Shows initiative and empowers others to raise our collective game

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

·         Identifies risks and anticipates impacts to ensure a safe and secure environment

·         Time management

·         Project management

Technical Skills/Knowledge

·         General Microsoft and computer skills; especially: Excel, Word, SRS, SAP, PAP, Applications such as RTBI, DataCity, SmartYard 

·         Comprehensive knowledge of safe rail operating practices

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates don’t need standard educational qualifications
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years’
Transportation/travel experience: Local
Credentials: Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be physically demanding
• The candidates should be able to work in tight deadlines
• The candidates should be willing to for overtime

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be organized, flexible, reliable, and judgmental

Candidate Status:

• Candidate must be a Canadian Citizen or temporary or permanent resident of Canada
• Candidate must have legal authorized (Work Permit) to work in Canada
• If Candidates are unable to fulfill above mentioned requirements, don’t apply for the position

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate and drive automobiles, vans and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• The candidates should be able to professionalism in customer service
• The candidates should be able to receive and relay information to central dispatch
• The candidates should be able to load and unload goods
• The candidates should be able to use maps and other trip planning aids
• The candidates should be able to record trip information such as vehicle mileage, fuel costs and any problems
• The candidates should be able to perform pre-trip, en route and post-trip inspection and oversee all aspects of vehicle

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By email
[email protected]

The scope of this position is to be responsible for dispatching units to pickup and delivery freight, monitoring the performance of drivers and ensuring customer timelines are adhered to. 

How You’ll Help: 

•   Ensure accurate reporting.
•   Ability to co-ordinate on road repairs and service of fleet
•   Organized filing and numerous clerical duties depending on shift
•   Must be resourceful using internet and company intranet to maintain company standards
•   Must be a team player willing to participate and support all aspects of operation
•   Punctual and presentable as you will be front line in dealing with customers
•   Must have good command of English language both written and verbal.
•   Capable of using 10-4 phones along with office phones to communicate with drivers
•   Ensure on time delivery to customers
•   Scheduling drivers pick-ups and deliveries
•   Uploading and setting up of scanners
•   Maintain communication with PDC Supervisor for status reports on correct loading by unit and timely departures.
•   Ensure driver concerns reported into dispatch are responded to and closed off within reasonable or expected timelines.  
 

Your Skills and Experience: 

•   Transportation background in dispatch
•   Computer literate in Excel and Word
•   Equipment knowledge is an asset
•   Must have a strong sense of urgency
•   Must be able to work under a flexible work schedule 
•   Must be a hands on operator, trainer, coach and mentor
•   Must be able to build and maintain relationships 
•   Must be a self starter 
•   High School graduate or equivalent 
 

To apply, visit our Careers page at dayross.com.

If you’re chosen for the role, you’ll be asked to provide reference and criminal background checks before employment. You’ll only be contacted if you’re selected for an interview.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates need experience of 7 months to less than 1 year
Computer and technology knowledge: Candidates must have knowledge of MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS Word, Electronic scheduler and Dispatch management service software

Physical Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to work under pressure, in fast-paced environment and also pay attention to detail

Other Requirements:

• The candidate should be able to work in a flexible environment and also in an organized way
• The candidate should be a team player
• The candidate should have an excellent oral and written communication

Responsibilities:

• The candidate should be able to co-ordinate activities with other work units or departments, train workers in duties and policies and also co-ordinate, assign and review work
• The candidate should be able to establish work schedules and procedures, arrange for maintenance and repair work and also resolve work related problems
• The candidate should be able to prepare and submit reports, ensure smooth operation of computer equipment and machinery, requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies and also plan, organize and oversee operational logistics of the organization

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply (along with your resume) through below mentioned details.

By Email:
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages

English

Education

• Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

Experience an asset

On the road job

 Work locations may vary. Frequent or constant travel is required from the employee.

Requirements:

Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate
Experience: Candidates should have experience of 1 to less than 2 years
Credentials: Class 5/5F/G Licence (cars, small trucks and other 2-axle vehicles)

Physical Requirements:

• The candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• The candidates should be able to meet tight deadlines

Candidate Status:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary foreign workers of Canada are eligible for this position

• International Candidates who don’t have a valid Canadian work permit also can apply

Responsibilities:

• The candidates should be able to operate and drive automobiles, vans, and light trucks to pick up and deliver various items and products
• The candidates should exhibit professionalism in customer service, prepare, package, and restock goods, and capable of loading and unloading goods
• The candidates should be skilled in using maps and other trip planning aids
• The candidates should be able to handle payments and receive payments for goods
• The candidates should perform pre-trip, en route, and post-trip inspections and oversee all aspects of the vehicle

How to apply:

If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your Resume) through the below-mentioned details

By email
[email protected]

Requirements:

Languages

English

Education

• No degree, certificate or diploma

Experience

Will train