Bench Carpenter

At CN, everyday brings new and exciting challenges. You can expect an interesting environment where you’re part of making sure our business is running optimally and safely―helping keep the economy on track. We provide the kind of paid training and opportunities that long-term careers are built on and we recognize hard workers who strive to make a difference. You will be able to thrive in our close-knit, safety-focused culture working together as ONE TEAM. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

The Bench Carpenter is responsible for performing all types of construction work, from carpentry to fabrication of cabinets or concrete pouring. The incumbent is also called on to perform various tasks, including the assembly of modular workstations. The role is required to respond to emergencies and may have to work with other construction trades, as needed. Additional tasks include carry out carpentry work for several days or weeks without having to fabricate any cabinets or pour any concrete.

·       Build, install, maintain and repair structures

·       Read and interpret plans and drawings

·       Measure, calculate and cut material, among other things

·       Perform various intermittent duties such as installing flooring (e.g. carpet and vinyl tiles)

·       Pour concrete, do construction work with drywall, repair ceilings and raised flooring

·       The role is performed in a combination of indoor or outdoor environment, in various types of weather conditions

·       The role is required to wear proper safety attire (e.g. eyeglasses, safety boots, hard hat, vest with reflective stripes, respirator, or hearing protection and harnesses)

·       Must be able to work at heights, on occasion and handle loads of over 44 lbs (20 kg)

·       Must have an adequate toolkit containing the necessary tools to perform their tasks

·       CCQ Carpenter-Joiner certification

·       Ability to plan and perform all the activities related to fabrication and pouring of reinforced concrete for repair and maintenance of concrete structures

·       Capacity to understand and read detailed plans and sketches, prepare supply orders for various types of repair or maintenance work

·       Valid Driver’s License

·       Communicates with impact

·       Collaborates with others and shares information

·       Must have good hand-eye coordination, visual and auditory acuity

·       Must successfully pass a written exam on plan reading

·       Fluently bilingual both written and verbal (English, French)*

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

The incumbent is not required to attend any training.

This position is a unionized position. As such, pay and benefits are governed by the applicable collective agreement

 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.