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The Mechanic reports to the Chief Engineer and participates in the operation of the vessel George-Alexandre Lebel, mainly by operating, maintaining, and repairing the machinery and equipment in the engine room. In addition, the position complies with the standards and procedures of CN's safety systems. Furthermore, the role performs other related tasks that may fall within the scope of the job.

· Perform daily inspection on all machinery and navigation system

· Make needed repairs on machinery

· Maintain logbook and documentation regarding the engine room and machinery

· Make sure the instructions from the Mechanical Chief are followed

· The role has a standard workweek from Monday to Friday

· The role must be available to work a 40-hour week with occasional overtime

· Weekend work is required occasionally

· College Diploma (DEC) in Marine Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

· Marine Engineer 2nd Class certificate issued by Transport Canada

· Valid Transport Canada medical examination certificate

· Interpersonal and organizational communications

· Cognitive, problem-solving, teamwork and technical skills

· Thoroughness and cleanliness with health and safety awareness

· Minimum 1 year of relevant experience

· Knowledge of English at a functional level*

*Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asset

The role is required to attend internal training to learn how CN’s operations work and the Company’s policies and procedures.

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.

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 from underrepresented groups often don’t apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. Even if you don’t see yourself in 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 reach out to our team at [email protected].

As an equal employment opportunity employer, all qualified applicants 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. 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. 

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