Is CN a good company to work for as a Trainmaster (Operations Manager?

Trainmaster (Operations Manager professionals working at CN have rated their employer with 1.1 out of 5 stars in 21 Glassdoor reviews. This is a lower than average score with the overall rating of CN employees being 3.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Trainmaster (Operations Manager Jobs at CN now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Trainmaster (Operations Manager interview questions at CN .

Does CN pay Trainmaster (Operations Manager employees well?

Trainmaster (Operations Manager professionals rate their compensation and benefits at CN with 3.0 out of 5 stars based on 21 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is 26.1% worse than the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Trainmaster (Operations Manager salaries at CN.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CN?

Railroad Conductor (126) , Locomotive Engineer (75) , Train Conductor (55) , Conductor (49) , Freight Conductor (49) , Intern (23) , Manager (21) , Project Manager (21) , Trainmaster (19) , Analyst (15) , Supervisor (15) , Carman (14) , Heavy Equipment Operator (14) , Engineer (13) , Freight Train Conductor (13)

What are the pros of working at CN according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is good and stock plan is nice.." ((in 280 reviews)); "The benefits are good and it’s steady" ((in 212 reviews)); "pension and benefits are good" ((in 86 reviews)); "Good salary and IT challenges" ((in 75 reviews)); "And good money if you are in the right place for doing very little work." ((in 67 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CN according to real employee reviews?

"no work life balance and 24/7 scheduling" ((in 98 reviews)); "Long hours and being on call at all hour can be difficult for most people with families at home." ((in 69 reviews)); "The 2021 round of layoffs" ((in 28 reviews)); "It is normal to have a 10 to 15 hour journey home eating into any time off." ((in 23 reviews)); "Terrible leadership who have made mistakes after mistakes but are not held accountable." ((in 21 reviews))

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1.1

1% would recommend to a friend

(21 total reviews)

Tracy Robinson

100% approve of CEO

98% positive business outlook

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3.0

Compensation and benefits

2.0

Culture & values

2.0

Diversity & inclusion

2.0

Senior management

2.0

Career opportunities

1.0

Work/Life balance

Trainmaster (Operations Manager employees have rated CN with 1.1 out of 5 stars, based on 21 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Trainmaster (Operations Manager professionals have a poor working experience there. CN is rated 68% below average by Trainmaster (Operations Manager professionals compared to other employers within the Transportation & Logistics industry (3.5 stars).

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21 reviews

4.0

Jul 6, 2021

Great Company, Demanding hours

Trainmaster

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

excellent room for advancement opportunities

Cons

demanding hours away from home

CN Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. We strive hard to create a work environment where all employees have an opportunity to develop and grow their career. When we recruit talent to our teams, we spend a lot of time going over the working conditions and 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. With this 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for having helped move our business and the economy forward.

4.0

Jun 20, 2021

Good Living

Trainmaster

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, benefits, on the job training

Cons

Poor quality of life, long hours

CN Response

Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your hard work. We pride ourselves on providing our team members with great compensation and benefits. When we recruit talent to our teams, we spend a lot of time going over the working conditions and 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. With this 24/7/365 operation CN could not function without our dedicated employees. We thank you for helping move our business and the economy forward. We hope you share your experience during our regular Pulse surveys so we can develop strategies to do better.

3.0

Feb 20, 2020

Culture Shock

Trainmaster

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoyed working with the unionized employees and watching them grow as a team.

Cons

Majority of management (Trainmasters) are family or friends so you don't have the best qualified people for the job.

CN Response

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We pride ourselves on providing our team with extensive training programs and the ability to develop themselves and grow their careers. We hope you shared your thoughts with our colleague during your exit interview so we can develop strategies to do better in the future.

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