Superintendent

• Develop and utilize reports to run network fluidity

Working Conditions

The role is performed in a combination of office and outdoor environments in various types of weather conditions with irregular hours (including nights, weekends, holidays). The role requires being available on call 24/7 to respond to critical incidences. The role requires regular travel (50%) within the assigned territory and occasionally to Canada for company business without advance notice. Moreover, the role requires experience working with heavy machinery.

Requirements

Experience

Supervision
• Minimum 10 years of supervisory experience of both unionized and non-unionized employees
o Industrial job experience that demonstrates progression of responsibility and complexity in a safety-compliant environment
o Minimum 2 years of experience as an Assistant Superintendent (Railway) or mid-level manager in a transportation setting, with increasing levels of responsibilities
o Exposure to service design and rail traffic control
o Exposure to other transportation roles within operations
Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certification/Designation

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Logistics or relative field of study, or working towards completion
• Valid Driver's License
Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Leads by example for the safety and security of all
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Sets direction and inspires others
• Communicates with impact
• Seeks and values all perspectives
• Demonstrates agility and drives change
• Applies critical thinking

Technical Skills/Knowledge

• Comprehensive knowledge of railway operations
• Understanding of operations and financial metrics
• Knowledge of customer needs, operating rules and collective agreements

About CN
CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. 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. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.
At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest, most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca.
As an equal opportunity employer, qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Client-provided location(s): Fond du Lac, WI

Job ID: CN-16702

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2026-03-11T18:36:09