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Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Network Planning is responsible for leading the Network Planning team and providing technical analysis and broad support to the Transportation and Operations functions. The role ensures that capacity plans are developed and aligned with CN Executive and Transportation directions. The incumbent's key functions include, leading the team, ensuring that the right level of detail occurs in the planning phase, and reviewing operational aspects for Network Operations leadership.

Main Responsibilities
Network Planning and Optimization

Lead broad engineering planning and analytical analysis

Organize and perform capacity studies and operations analysis for Corridors, Yards, and Terminals through the use of simulation, sound engineering principles, and computer tools

Organize multi-functional project teams to develop long term plans to growth our business and achieve operational excellence

Communicate trade-offs, impacts and recommendations to leadership and other departments in an effective manner, through presentations and reports

Capital Capacity Planning

Develop conceptual infrastructure plans to ensure line and terminal improvements

Detail layout designs and operating rational for improved track facilities or train services, including identification of the operational construction and economic pros and cons of alternatives

Optimize project costs, scope, and timelines to provide best possible return on investment, through engaging with Operations, Engineering and other stakeholders

Provide detailed quantitative input on capital budgets and business case development, prioritizing alternatives considering operational risk, timeline, and cost variables

Contribute to the Precision Planning Process (P3x) Revenue and Resource Planning process, through determining forecast workload requirements, capacity limitations, and investment triggers and trade offs

Leading Others

Mentor and coach Professional Engineers and Engineers in Training (EITs)

Develop new Engineers on the field to obtain their professional designation and to learn tools, processes, and knowledge on transportation engineering

Guide Engineers and evaluate their performance

Working Conditions

The role has standard working conditions in an office environment with a regular workweek from Monday to Friday. The incumbent must be available to work weekends when necessary. Due to the nature of the role, the incumbent must be able to meet tight deadlines, handle pressure and stress. The role requires minimal travel (up to 20%) to Canada or operational locations required for site visits.

Requirements
Experience

Railway Operations

Minimum 10 years of experience

o Experience in railway operations and planning

o Experience in engineering analysis, operational research, and leading a team

o Experience as a Conductor

Any experience for these above would be considered as an asset

Education/Certificate/Designation
High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED)

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Geotechnical, or Transportation Engineering

Any designation for these above would be considered as an asset

Competencies

Identifies needs and finds solutions to create value for all stakeholders

Collaborates with others and shares information

Delegates and empowers others to create accountability

Knows the business and stays current on industry needs

Develops self and others

Demonstrates agility and drives change

Innovates

Leads by example for the safety and security of all

Technical Skills/ Knowledge

Knowledge of field rail operations, both train and yard as well as CN's regulations

Knowledge of operating research models and tools (e.g. AnyLogic)

Strong computer and Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

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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