Please note that this is a 12 month contract.

Role:

Automotive Assistants are responsible for the safe unloading, loading, and placement of vehicles in a safe and timely manner that responds to the customers’ needs. For more information about the position please click here: http://www.cn.ca/en/your-industry/automotive

Critical Performance areas:

· Performing yard checks and inventory updates

· Operating, loading and unloading ramps

· Opening and closing railway car doors

· Removing and Installing vehicle blocks

· Installation and removal of bridge plates between railway cars. Bridge plates are the link or connection between the railway car junctions used to bridge the gap

Working Conditions:

· Working shifts, weekends, and holidays

· Working on call

· Frequent lifting weights up to 50 pounds

· Able to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions

· Physical work, being able to walk long distances, climb railcar ladders and crouching inside railcars

Employment Requirements:

· High School degree or equivalence

· Must possess a valid class 5 driver license, and be able to drive a manual transmission

· Minimum two years’ driving experience

· Clean driving record is a must, no infractions in the last five years. The candidate will have to provide their driving record

· Good teamwork and communication skills

· Good hand-eye coordination

· Technology and computer skills that apply to the job

· Ability to correctly analyze a situation and respond appropriately

Training:

Automotive Assistants are given a 2 day classroom training with a health & safety team member covering the theory of CN’s rules, polices, procedures, and safety measures at the Automotive Facility. This is followed by a 2 week on the job practical training. New hire is then mentored and coached during the 3 month probation period.

Salary:

Hourly rate