Signals and Communications Apprentice – Canada

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　　Job Summary

　　The Signals and Communications Apprentice (S&C) – Canada is responsible for installing, repairing, testing, and maintaining various signals and communications systems and apparatuses, including railway signaling systems, wayside information systems, and highway grade crossing protection systems.

　　Major Responsibilities

　　Install, repair, maintain, test, and inspect signal systems and apparatus, including automatic blocks, traffic controls, train stops, train controls, cab signals, and interlocking systems

　　Perform construction duties, including digging holes and trenches to lay cables, wiring apparatus, setting piers, and installing equipment

　　Perform highway grade crossing protection and automatic classification yards

　　Use a wide variety of hand tools, bonding rail, and testing signal plans, including on track high-rail equipment and test instruments to bury cable and wire equipment

　　Ensure a safe working environment by following CN’s safety policies and procedures

　　Working Conditions

　　Must be available for shift work, including weekends and nights

　　Work is performed outdoors, sometimes in extreme weather conditions and on uneven terrain and surfaces

　　Regular exposure to dust, pollen, fumes, noise, and vibrations

　　Must meet medical fitness for duty requirements

　　Ability to grasp and work at heights and elevations

　　Able to perform repetitive physical activities

　　Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 85 pounds occasionally

　　Must be available to work away from home in isolated locations

　　Requirements

　　Grade 12 Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

　　Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree, or a 2- or 3-year College level program in Electronics, Engineering or other related field such as Physics or Mathematics*

　　Successful completion of CN’s apprenticeship program, including in-class theory and laboratory work, as well as hands-on skill development in the field

　　Valid Driver’s License

　　Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Collaborates and maintains positive interactions with others

　　Ability to work independently, well organized, and maintain schedules

　　Ability to understand and apply electrical, electronic, and mechanical principles

　　Ability to follow company safety procedures, apply critical thinking, and maintain safety awareness

　　Capable of making effective decisions in unfamiliar locations and when responding to changes, as well as interruptions in work processes

　　Ability to judge the condition of objects and parts for wear and defects

　　Meet established standards of quality, productivity, and client satisfaction

　　Hand-eye coordination

　　Good climbing and balancing skills for performing installation and maintenance activities

　　Knowledge of signals or Rail Operating Rules

　　Basic computer knowledge

　　Training

　　The incumbent receives 3 weeks classroom training sessions at 40 hours per week at the CN Campus during the one-year apprentice training program. The training is primarily on health and safety rules, standard codes of practice, installation methods, testing and maintenance procedures, and equipment familiarization. Successful completion of the classroom training is mandatory to work as a Signal Maintainer. Once qualified, the role is subject to promotion as a Signals and Communications Maintainer and protect seniority as vacancies arise.

　　This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement

　　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.

　　Candidate Pool

　　· When you apply to this job requisition, you are not applying to one specific job, but rather enlisting in CN's recruitment process to secure your place on our short-list for upcoming Track Maintainer positions.

　　· The intent of this recruitment process is to establish a pool of qualified candidates that are ready to attend the training program at CN Campus when positions become available.

　　· As Track Maintenance positions become available, applicants that have met the qualifications and completed the entire recruitment process will be contacted with an official offer of employment for the location they applied to.

　　· If you are successful in joining the pool of qualified candidates, the results of your interview, background check, and medical assessment will remain valid for at least 6 month.

　　CN requires that all employees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof thereof as a condition of employment. The Company’s vaccination mandate extends to employees of our wholly owned subsidiaries as well as CN’s contractors, consultants, agents and suppliers and anyone who accesses CN properties in Canada.

　　CN is an employment equity employer and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please monitor your email on a regular basis, as communication is primarily made through email.