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      I used to work on the railroad

      Yard foreman
      Former employee
      Windsor, ON
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      great job if you like being outdoors, Great pay, decent benefits, good pension, opportunities to work in various terminals within your seniority district . Most people are great to work with.

      Cons

      You work outside no matter what the weather is. very physically demanding job , very long hours and lots of time away from home , Very irregular sleep pattern . on call 24/7/365 including all holidays . Micro managed to the point you get hauled in for discipline for the smallest things.. very rarely do you get a negotiated contract usually working on a contract that has been expired for long periods. Company refuses to negotiate with the union

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its dedicated employees. When we recruit talent to our teams we spend a lot of time going over the realities associated with the railroad operating 24/7/365 days a year, including how being on call can disrupt your family life and important events. We thank you for having helped move our business and the economy forward and hope you shared your thoughts during your exit interview.

      Cn

      Railroad conductor
      Current employee
      Saskatoon, SK
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good pay and pension benefits

      Cons

      On call and unpredictable schedule

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great benefits and pay. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular pulse and Interaction surveys.

      Heavy Equipment Operator

      Heavy equipment operator
      Former employee
      Montreal, QC
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good salary, benefits and lots of overtime

      Cons

      Schedule isn't great the first few years.

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay and benefits. When we recruit talent to our teams we spend a lot of time going over the realities associated with the railroad operating 24/7/365 days a year, including how being on call can disrupt your family life and important events. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward and hope you shared your thoughts during your exit interview.

      Good job, bad management

      Train conductor
      Former employee
      Montreal, QC
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      The pay is great, the benefits are good. The job itself is so fulfilling and great if you like a challenge. If you're a safety inclined individual, this is definitely the job for you!

      Cons

      Management is hellbent on appearences and will gladly throw you under the bus to keep them up. Worklife balance can be tough.

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay and benefits. When we recruit talent to our teams we spend a lot of time going over the realities associated with the railroad operating 24/7/365 days a year, including how being on call can disrupt your family life and important events. We thank you for having helped move our business and the economy forward and hope you shared your thoughts during your exit interview.

      Solid class 1 RR

      Training officer
      Current employee
      Memphis, TN
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great pay and benefits compared to other Class 1 RR

      Cons

      Systems and everyday processes can be redundant

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular Interaction surveys.

      Decent

      Train conductor
      Former employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits , good pay and good coworkers

      Cons

      schedule is somewhat janky and intense

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great benefits and pay. When we recruit talent to our teams we spend a lot of time going over the realities associated with the railroad operating 24/7/365 days a year, including how being on call can disrupt your family life and important events. We thank you for having helped move our business and the economy forward and hope you shared your thoughts during your exit interview.

      It's a job

      Anonymous employee
      Current employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good Benefits, pay is good

      Cons

      Watching your back when working

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay and benefits. With a 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without its dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular Interaction surveys.

      Great place to work

      Anonymous employee
      Current employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Pay and benefits are great and the company gives a lot of room for career progression.

      Cons

      No discernable cons so far.

      Company is moving in the right direction

      Freight conductor
      Current employee
      Chicago, IL
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Good pay and benefits, opportunities to move up.

      Cons

      Schedule can be difficult especially for new people.

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great benefits and pay. When we recruit talent to our teams we spend a lot of time going over the realities associated with the railroad operating 24/7/365 days a year, including how being on call can disrupt your family life and important events. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular pulse and Interaction surveys.

      Good

      Freight conductor
      Current employee
      Fort Saint John, BC
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Great pay, good job security

      Cons

      Always working. Constant need for employees

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      CN Response
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      Thank you for your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great pay. When we recruit talent to our teams we spend a lot of time going over the realities associated with the railroad operating 24/7/365 days a year, including how being on call can disrupt your family life and important events. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. Please share your thoughts during our regular Interaction surveys.

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