Canadian National Railway Looking for Train Conductor – RELOCATION INCENTIVE at Roma Junction, AB Full Time

CN Rail is offering a generous incentive package to newly hired Conductors to relocate to McLennan, AB or Roma Junction, AB.

Enjoying physical labour, teamwork and working outdoors as well as being safety-minded are vital to a career in rail operations at CN. With a vibrant, 24/7 schedule, no two days will ever be alike. You can expect fresh challenges, a safety-focused work environment, paid training and supportive colleagues who share your passion for motion. The careers we offer are meaningful because the work we do matters. Join us!

Conductors work as members of two- or three-person train crews and perform duties associated with the movement of trains, rail cars, and locomotives in rail yards and on the road. They coordinate the assembly of trains and execute any groundwork outside the locomotive cab while in the yard or en-route (ex: operating track switches, picking up rail cars, making emergency repairs, etc.).

To those that qualify, CN is prepared to offer the following to conductors that agree to work and relocate to McLennan or Roma Junction for a period of no less than three years.

a. A newly hired employee can be provided with accommodation for a period of up to three (3) months in a CN approved hotel or CN Bunkhouse.

b. Upon completion of their probationary period, the employee will be entitled to a $5,000.00 allowance to assist with expenses to their new location.

c. Employees who relocate under the provisions of this letter will be required to maintain their permanent clearance(s) at their assigned location for a period of three (3) calendar years from the date they commence working at such location.

d. Employees who relocate under the provisions of this letter will be entitled to special lump sum allowances as follows:

i. After the completion of 365 days from the date they commenced working at the new location the employee will receive 7% of their earnings (working tours) paid as a lump sum. Earnings will be calculated from the date they commenced working up to and including the 365th day.

ii. After the completion of 730 days from the date they commenced working at the new location the employee will receive 10% of their earnings (working tours) paid as a lump sum. Earnings will be calculated from the 366th day, up to and including the 730th day.

iii. After the completion of 1095 days from the date they commenced working at the new location the employee will receive 20% of their earnings (working tours) paid as a lump sum. Earnings will be calculated from the 731st day, up to and including the 1095th day.

In the event an employee is unable to hold work at their assigned location, he/she will be entitled to take a temporary clearance to another location.

Candidate will be considered for the relocation incentive if they are relocating from certain locations, which is up to the discretion of the Company.

**Approval to qualify for incentive subject to company’s discretion. Incentive not applicable to current CN Rail Transportation Employees.

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