Facility Maintenance 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 Facility Maintenance Carpenter is responsible for both corrective and preventative maintenance on all CN properties. The position requires travel within the assigned given territory to perform daily tasks assigned by the Foreman.  

·       Perform corrective and preventative maintenance on all CN properties 

·       Prioritize work accordingly 

·       Respond immediately to emergencies as they arise 

·       The role is partially performed outdoors in various types of weather and environmental conditions and may require overtime work to respond to critical incidences 

·       The role requires extensive travel (80%) within the territory and requires overnight stays out of town 

·       The role requires physical labour and the incumbent must be physically fit and able to lift up to 50lbs 

·       Must posses a valid Red Seal certification as a Journeyman Carpenter 

·       Must have a valid class G licence 

·       Must be able to qualify for non main track operating rules certification

·       Must pass certification in Emergency First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Fall Arrest, Working at Heights, and Aerial Platforms  

·       The role must be able to complete tasks both unsupervised and within a team

·       Must be able to layout and perform all related work involved with the maintenance of commercial structures 

·       Must have a thorough knowledge of all aspects of carpentry and construction (e.g., wood framing, steel framing, concrete forming and pouring, siding, flooring, door and door hardware installation and maintenance, drywall, tile work, drop ceilings, painting, blueprint reading and line diagrams, etc.) 

·       Thorough understanding of Ontario Building Code 

·       Thorough understanding of construction practices in Heating, Ventilation and Air-Conditioning (HVAC), Electrical, Plumbing and building envelope science*

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

The Facilities Maintenance General Carpenter has a probationary 3-month period, subject to evaluation of skills and competency, plus successful completion of all necessary training certifications and programs. 

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.