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The Technical Training Officer, Engineering, Signals and Communication (S&C) is responsible for training S&C employees through the entire S&C Apprenticeship Training Program and Communication Technician Programs, as well as providing updates and refresher trainings to existing employees. The incumbent is required to train, mentor, coach and qualify employees on various S&C techniques. Additional tasks include maintaining training facility equipment, job aids and scheduled maintenance records. Competencies are achieved through classroom courses, practical exercises, and on-the-job training.  The primary role will be to fill Communication Technician training delivery, with support of Signal Apprenticeship Training Program delivery.

Main ResponsibilitiesTraining Delivery

·       Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the creation and update of training materials

·       Provide training to employees through classroom instruction, hands-on demonstrations, and training exercises

·       Maintain an understanding of how to practically apply skills related to S&C equipment

·       Evaluate trainees’ ability to demonstrate tasks proficiency

·       Administer and grade exams

·       Complete performance and qualifying documents and ensure all training events are captured in the Learning Management System (LMS)

·       Carry out other engineering-related training as needed

Maintain and Upgrade Facility Equipment

·       Assess functionality of laboratory equipment prior to training

·       Repair all malfunctioning laboratory equipment

Develop Comprehensive Training Plan

·       Collaborate with Managers and Senior Managers to determine and identify functional training needs

·       Develop training delivery plan

·       Establish training delivery schedule designed to meet training needs

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek day shift from Monday to Friday, with possibility of occasional weekend or off-shift training. The majority of time will be spent delivering training at CN’s campus training facility in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The role requires minimal travel (less than 20%) to carry out field training and quality audits.

RequirementsExperience

Signals & Communication

·       Between 5 to 10 years of S&C experience

o   Experience as a Signal or Communication Supervisor*

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

Education/Certification/Designation

·       High School Diploma or General Educational Development

·       Qualified as an S&C Maintainer or S&C Technician

·       Valid Driver’s Licence

·       Any additional education in Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or other related field such as Physics or Mathematics*

*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

·       Promotes diversity and equity

·       Sets direction and inspires others

·       Develops self and others

Technical Skills/Knowledge

·       Strong knowledge of CN’s S&C department and field operations

·       Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint

·       Knowledge of Systems Applications and Products (SAP) as well as S&C Inspection System (SCIS)*

·       Proficient in Learning Management Systems (LMS)*

·       Advanced communication skills, both written and verbal (English, French)*

*Any knowledge for any of the above would be considered as an asset

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.