Conductors are responsible for safe operations of trains and moving cars in a safe and timely manner that responds to the customers’ needs.

CN is presently building a pool of candidates interested in a career as a Conductor. They are also generally responsible for tasks such as:

• Building trains according to rules and client
• Switching and inspection of cars
• Working within company operating rules and safety procedures
• Knowing their territories

Other job requirements include:

• Good teamwork skills
• Some public relations skill, for example waving to people by the tracks
• Being physically fit for the job
• Knowing signals or referring to the signals book for correct information
• Good reading skills
• Technology and computer skills that apply to the job
• Ability to correctly analyze a situation and respond appropriately
• Working shifts, sometimes away from home for up to 6 days

If eligible, conductors can be called at any given time for work.