I'm a conductor at CN. I joined because it was one of the few jobs I could find that pays you over 30 bucks an hour after you finish training. When you only have a high school education there arent many choices for high paid jobs. Training was great. You get paid 180 bucks a day to learn in a classroom for 6 weeks and once you pass your class you are put on a trainee spare board and on call for...

if your willing to let your employer kick you around then come join up. I would maybe join the army instead as you can get a trade that way. I was promised a trade, advancement and respect and got nothing but yelled at regularly for none safety issues. Be careful!!!

I've worked here all my life and I like what I do but I absolutely hate the company that I work . Believe the negative comments that you see here because those are the honest ones . The ones that rate this company highly are being done by the people that work in Human Resources. Nobody has anything good to say about the company so they pay people to make positive statements . How pathetic is...

CN IS A GREAT JOB FOR A ROBBOT, TAKE ORDERS,DON'T THINK ABOUT FAMILY,TIME OFF,DON'T EVER GET SICK.

YOUNG PEOPLE SHOULD THINK ATLEAST 50 TIME BEFORE JOINING,CN LIKE HIRING YOUNG GUYS CO THEY CAN BE EASILY BRAINWASHED(thinking they'll be those rich guys who can aford everything)

Left a good job to get in with cn on as a conductor. I thought it was going to be a great move for me and my family but 8 months in it really sucks. The pay is not that great for Alberta actualy made a lot more money in oil patch. Anyway wish I had stayed in my other job as soon as I find something else I'm leaving because it's just a crappy life as a conductor for the pay I'll do something else...

just to let everybody know i was removed from conductor training programme becouse of not being able to get 90% plus in the tests.but thats my own fault( ENGLISH SECOND LANGUAGE) so i m not taking anybody's side c(company or employee) AS far as company goes its a great company to work for,they have very good salary,benefits,lots of advancement chances, and one of the best thing is buying shares...

Used to work at walker yard. Spent over 2 years there. Makes me sick everytime i think of my time there. 100 percent negative and dysfunctional...unhealthy. Management is terrible or handcuffed, union is unmotivated in improving workplace moral by fighting to improve stuff like health and safety and there is a small group of lazy, dumbass workers both old and new that help ruin the place by...

36 years workin h for CN and I retire soon ! I can't wait to get away from this place,

This corporation is run with the interests of a few dictating the safety and happiness of the many; In their search for a bonus managment willfully dishonors legally binding contracts multiple times day and night. The union provides no protection, having long outlived their usefulness the Teamsters wander the earth getting obese on fees and kickbacks, the stench of necrosis spreads in their wake....

CN really needs to fix its management. The frontline and second level managers run the place like an internment camp. Ignoring collective agreements and writing up you skilled labour force for any misdeed wether its true or not has built a mountain of mistrust in the company, if your workforce can't trust the managment. Your company will fail in the long term. The CEO really has to look what's...

I hired on two years ago, but it has not met my expectations or what I was led to believe it would be like at all. Expect a very high stress level and lots of harrassment and a lot of back stabbing. I am looking for a way out now. Once i find a new job I am gone.

instead of 1 foot forward, took 2 steps back with this company. Not what i expected. Very disapointed with managment and communication throughout.

Good pay, good benefits and lots of opportunity for advancement. Tradeoffs are zero personal life, high stress and lots of off hours work.

I am in the final stages of being hired with CN so I thought I would check out some reviews. I was shocked by reading these posts as I always thought CN was a "dream" job. Great pay, benefits, and pension. My only concern was the balance between work and family as I have two young children. As I see working for CN is not the best if you value your family and personal life. After reading all these...

CN treats it's employees like if we were back in the 40's or something. All the management does is do everything that it can possibly imagine to make the employee's life on the job as miserable as humanly possible. I'm not exagerating, this IS what they do. No recognition at all and I guess somebody is sitting in his or her dark lonely office gets paid to think of new imaginative ways to make the...

I was given a 90 day unpaid suspension for trusting the instructions from my conductor. He backed me through a red light which I could not see. I did not break any rules and conductor admitted it was a mistake on his part. I was still given 90 days. I had a perfect work record for 34 years and enjoyed my work but after going thru this process I have no respect for this company anymore.

You can see that there is a huge disconnect between management and the guys on the ground. Cn treats it's employees like crap,

You will never get a weekend off. in our department there is 1-3 guys that have a full weekend out of 200+ in our area. ( they got 30 years in )

The pay is the only thing keeping people here and even that is starting to fade. We have got some new hires that have...

There are clearly some people who post multiple good/bad ratings. I will post once with my honest opinoin. I started training with CN in January 2012. I will reply to some accusations as the problem/issue occured to me

"never ever get weekends off or holidays"

Reply: Total BS. I have had at least 6 weekends off and 2 holidays for which i was paid for. I had a recent death in the family,...

CN really needs to stop micro- managment and the bulling their staff. They write you up if you take more than 3 days off a year.. No weekends off, no holidays off ever. I wish I could see my kids but I got to work non stop. Very hatefully bosses. Bad too Imagrints if you complane you get fired. Mac yard is the worst place no tools to work everything is. Roken

I am sure CN is no different than any other company. All companies have their problems. I am sure there are reasons for the negative and the positive feedback I have been reading. The truth lies between two extremes I say. For now it won't stop me from trying to find work so I can provide for my family. I currently work in a unionized environment and find things work so much better when there is...

Needs work

If you are thinking about working for CN..... Run Forrest Run. I was going to give no stars on some but it would not let me, I have worked at CN for 34 years and have been waiting to get out for 25 years.

CN is the only place I have worked where I have been threatend with disapline for booking off with the flu and refusing to get a doctors note and then having managers phone my house at 12am and 6am seeing if I was going to book back on to work. It was the first time I booked off sick in 2.5 years and I was only booked off 36 hours total, talk about concern for your employees.

The entire...

Love the work, Love co-workers, Can't stand how the place is managed or the company!!

One of the last places to work where management still thinks it is okay to verbally berate employees in front of their peers. Safety is the number one priority so long as it doesn't cause delay to trains. Transport Canada summed it up very well in a report a few years ago: "Management promotes a culture of fear." I make good money, but the benefits are very sub-standard compared to other...

While putting revenue first, employees last, this is a company that makes decisions that consistently hemorrhage money in spite of itself, out of personal grudges against employees. It's a wonder the share prices are as high as they are now.

I enjoy the work and I appreciate the benefits. But at the same time, I've never felt like my supervising managers were on the other team before working here.

need better communication, more respect for employees

Unfortunateluy, there is a very us against them attitude between management and union employees. This often results in friction between those factions and adds enormously to the stress load in the working environment. It also causes communcation breakdowns at a very basic level as there is no real trust between these levels.

This is the only company I have worked for that hires you to fire you and pays more to fail then succeed at you job

I love working with my co-workers in CN, I hate working for the managers. This is the first Company I have seen in my life, where they are desparate to hire and then desparate to fire.

All they care about is their bonuses and promotions. Employees get treated like slaves, get yelled and screamed at on daily basis.

The stress level and amount of work they expect from you versus the amount of recognition you get does not even come CLOSE to matching up. And as far as family life? You have none. Your life is the job. Then you retire. The only time I have received constructive feedback is when they haul me in front of a typewriter to give me demerits.

YES, the pay is great. Yes, the benefits are great....

Good pay and benefits. However as an employee with just under two years in, the training I recieved before being put into the field wasn't enough to prepare me for many of the things that I've encountered. Fortunately in my area there are some very experienced rails that don't mind helping the green horns out. The work isn't all bad, but as many others have eluded too, this is not a great place...

Wow you can tell management frequents this website on the daily. Four stars when everyone who works here gives it less than two. I work as a car mechanic at Mac yard in Concord Toronto and I tell you this is the worse job I�ve ever have. For the 24 bucks an hour it isn�t worth it. To deal with the traffic and the bullying style tactics the bosses use, man it isn�t worth it. But we�ll all keep...

Can someone please speak to the Train Operator position? I am in the recruiting phase in the GTA and am curious what the position is like (how you are treated, actual schedule, $, etc) Please be honest!! thanks

I've have worked in the diesel shop for the last 2 years and will not be staying much longer.I have never seen such poor managment skills in my life. I was told i would be going to school to aquire a red sealed trade and have been denyed every time i have asked.I am an apprentice which is really just a glorified labourer since they wont send me to a proper learning facility.I have never seen this...

Sure its true about the quick job advancements at CN BUT the mgmt jobs eventually lead you to take stress leave. Its true about working ALL holidays, 7 days a week, 52 weeks a year. BUT only certain people with great stamina can work that much. Pay is a couple bucks above min. wage which is pitiful for this industry. The private sector pays better. Definitely no after work or social life to speak...

Stable employer, with excellent health care benefits, pension and other company programs. The work is very interesting, with a lot of options for future career progression. Does not require relocation to large cities for many positions.

Very well managed company, with ongoing growth and stock price now at record highs. Many employees have made huge profits over the years through investing in company shares (employee share investment plan available).

1 star rating time after time,whomever is putting this up,is brainwashed beyond repair.

5 star rating time after time,whomever is putting this up,is brainwashed beyond repair.

Easy work, great pay. Sometimes boring, long days, but I'm handsomely compensated for it! I don't have a union job so this is a big plus too. Very few people leave the company.

Opportunities for growth

Possibility of advancement

Interesting projects to work on

Flexible hours, good benefits

Fun place to work

I have been working here a few years and salary the salary is excellent compared to other companies in this area. Great benefits as well - a lot of new hires recently also seem to say the same thing.

All good! Great place to work. I have worked for CN for many years, they are flexible with your schedule and the staff events are exceptional. I could not think of a better place to work.

Excellent organization in most respects. Solid management, good job stability. Offers a good variety of career paths for those willing to apply themselves.

A company that you would want to stay with for the long term. Your work has a real impact on the company and it's future. Huge growth potential for the future.

Great company to work for. Looks after its employees. Provides good opportunities to advance your carrer in a timely and realistic fashion. AM LOVIN' IT !!

Great pay and excellent benefits. You also have the ability to move up and a fast pace. You also have the option to transfer to a different job if you are unhappy. The coworkers and supervisors are very helpful and will teach you all the skills you will need to be successful at this job.

Look like the terminated one is back. D'oh!

Dynamic environment with numerous interesting projects. A great place to work for those who enjoy challenging work and a team spirit. Very happy to be working here at CN.

Great people, and large intresting projects. The hardest part of the job is taking on new challenges. CN demands a lot of its employees and rewards them with a good health care package, decent vacation pay.

I have been with this company for 2 years now. I must say it is a great experience. Salary - benefits - vacations - various discounts are great. Total package cannot be matched by any other company I know. Expect serious hard work in return. Overall very pleased here.

This plase is not so good for u to be a happy. I like job but people always sad and no work, also angry people and bosses with white hat too young and not smart. I have better job back home but no work so I find work here. Benefits right away so is good I get son teeth fixed. Pay is ok. My english is not so good but is ok here. I take classes. Always work holidays because I new. Wen I have chanse...

Lots of benefits and felt appreciated by the company. Company has a good culture and offers growth opportunities to its employees with an excellent working environment and good training support.

I have been with CN for over 15 years and every job function and team that I have had has been extremely enjoyable and rewarding. The first two levels of management are very supportive of your development and training to help make the company successful.

Definitely one of the top employment opportunities available today. Excellent team environment, as well as top salary and benefits. Great place if you want to learn and further your career. Career progress is based on results and performance.

Here is an honest rating. Not like the other hundreds of dishonest all 5 star ratings posted (planted) here. I love my job. I like the bennefits and compensation. The constant harrassment of employees is starting to get to me, however. CN has a micromanagement culture. Unless you are in upper management, your ideas will be ignored or ridiculed. CN owns your life. There is no work/life...

The organization has many diverse parts to its business, so there is something for everyone working there. With the proper networking you can move around into roles that are more geared to your skills. They do not hesitate to give you the skills you need to better yourself or help you to advance in the company.

You manage your own success. Job is very demanding but very rewarding. You will accomplish things you never thought possible.

Most importantly, you get to be apart of a team. I have never met a weak link at CN that has lasted. Team is extremely strong and you'll feel good to be apart of it.

There is no way CN rail deserves only 4 stars overall! Has to be posts from the fired grunt. This place is 5 stars at least! All my buddies here thing the same. I don't know. Aren't all the railway companies as good as CN?

There is no way CN rail deserves 4 stars overall! Has to be posts from the typical silly management types. This place is 2 stars at best! All my buddies here thing the same. I don't know. Are all the railway companies backwards like this?

Probably one of the best jobs I have ever experienced. There is a great deal of flexibility which I need for my personal life and I have learned a lot of useful skills here.

By far, best company I've worked for and same goes for many of my coworkers. You will not find many better employers to work for even with a degree. Most of the managers/supervisors are very understanding and patient. Not a place for lazy people.

Great pay and excellent benefits. You also have the ability to move up and a fast pace. You also have the option to transfer to a different job if you are unhappy. The coworkers and supervisors are very helpful and will teach you all the skills you will need to be successful at this job.

You know not everything is bad here at CN. Almost, but not everything. My buddy told me about this site and how funny it was that some management types flooded it with positive reviews. Hell, they even post comments after every negative comment! Pretty funny, but also pretty sad. Its a perfect example of how desperate they are and how unwilling they are to actually face facts about our company....

Lots of opportunity for career growth since the company is growing so fast. Growth does come with challenges but the company is more organized and better managed than other companies this size that I have experience with. Definitely a positive, collaborative, place to work.

CN Rail.... wow...so proud to be CN Rail employee . But they should have rating for the manger. One manager I know trying to make her own rule.she think she own the company. She deduct your sick call, doctor's appointment from you vacation. She will not let you take off for your children's graduation if you don't give 2 weeks notice. Ask you to work after hours for free.

Large company taking care of its employees. Good benefit plans, excellent training plan for the employees. If you need to perfect yourself in a specific area, time and money will be allocated for your development.

Company values safety over profit. Motivatation through good management and financial incentives. You can earn an excellent living and also get quality time off to enjoy it.

By far one of the best places to work. Very high satsifaction rate among all employees - most stay a very long time since the beneifts and pay are way above average. Hard to get in though - very competitive, with a long lineup of those who would like to work at CN.

J'aime mon travail et j'aime les gens avec qui je travaille, mais le probl�me c'est que � l'interne la communication ne passe pas entre les d�partements. Pourquoi ce �tat de choses? Pourquoi ne pas rem�dier � la situation? Pourtant la compagnie est tellement bien organis�e ailleurs.

By far one of the worst places to work. Experienced workforce is retiring. New employees rarely stay more than 2 years. Anyone with talent knows better than to call CN home.

Talk to some present employees in your field before taking a job with CN.

I've already moved up once and the pay is really good, so are the benefits and vacation time. I do believe that CN is doing its best to accommodate its employees with the work/life balance even though there's always a lot more work then people. Safety is one of CN's guiding principles.

I liked working at CN, and it was easy to get recognized for your hard work and get promoted to a more advanced position. The people that I worked with were extremely capable. Most of the managers/supervisors were very understanding and patient. Not a place for lazy people.

CN had always been there for me. I have been in rough positions and they have always offered me my position back gladly. They are a great company to work for in terms of structure, and resources available to staff.

safety comes first... right after profits. The company is never at fault... if the ceiling fall on you, you shouldn't have been standing there. CN has perfected "constructive termination". If there is a good rating on here it was one of the bosses posting it or some new hire who has been at CN for 1 month.

Great opportunities to advance to high paying, secure positions. Great pension. Fun and interesting work if you can ignore the politics.

CN is a good company to work for. The salary there is competitive and the group benefits are great; of course this can always be improved. Work environment is good...attention to safety is paramount here. The best part about CN is that its growing so quickly there is a lot of room for advancement.

Very good career choice for me and my friends. CN is definitely a first rate employer, and we certainly agree that most of the employees working here are very satisfied.

Safety is a joke,they make up all kinds of goofy rules rather than use common sense approach, your evaluated every year but it has nothing to do with what kind of worker you are, but your Management Attendance, ex. if you were off sick, or missed a call.Customer service means NOTHING, they have crews by-pass the customers if it means 15 minutes overtime...

I feel CN is a great employer. I have been employed at many places in my life, and while there are still some small issues, the benefits here outweight the negatives.

The apprentice program was really good, working there you met so many people within CN and outside railways where you could gain knowledge. The company always listened to any complaints I had and resolved them.

Many of these reviews are just attempts by a terminated employee to slander the company, repeating the same garbage over and over again. Those of us actually working at the company enjoy extremely good benefits and working conditions, and generally stay with the company a very long time.

Many of these reviews are just attempts to bump up the rating on this site. CN is good if you want to make some quick money but there is no way I'd want to do the job for a long time. The management is all over the place and we are the last people to hear about any changes. They eliminated the track I worked on with barely any notice and gave me a track an hour away. The supervisors don't seem to...

During my time at CN, I felt I was given excellent training and presented with several interesting opportunities and responsibilities. The team I worked for was particularly wonderful to work with and I felt a lot of solidarity was fostered amongst us co-workers. I also felt that the benefits were excellent.

Very good place to work - most people seem very happy here at CN. Have recommended this company to many others, who are now here enjoying the great atmosphere and benefits.

Very stressful place to work. Management are a bunch of bullies. On the up if you need some quick money there good for that, but as for a career stay away. I came here with the best of intentions, I wanted to do a good job, but in less than a year I am trying to get out of here. I quit a good paying job to come this place because of all the opportunity there supposed to be. People will always...

have been employed with CN Rail for quite some time now and always found them to be fair and a great place to work...Have never had any problems therefore I think its all in the attitude..They certainly look after there employees and care about there well being.

1) Great Pay

2) overall fairly easy work

3) Great people

4) Great opportunity for advancement, either within unionized positions or within management

5) Great leader, with a great focus, great corporate outlook

6) Great team, lots of knowledge, lots of help when needed

7) Safety

8) Those who continually mess up and put others in danger are held accountable

Poisioned work environment started by E.H.H. and nothing's changed with his departure

CN offers well paying jobs and the opportunity to build a career in a strong, growing and innovative company. It�s no surprise that so many employees make CN a long-term career.

I have been here for 12 years and like working for this company. At times, the job can be stressful, but I think the management and staff are good and the pay is extremely good. I've already recomended the job to people I know who are looking and will continue to do so.

Pros:

- Good starting salaries

- Excellent benefits and pension

- Flexible schedule and vacations

- Good location

- Successful company

- Very high level of employee satisfaction

- Very low turnover rate

terriable company to work for average pay for the work, better benifits on welfare terrable working conditions, preach safety until it's time to go to work, don't believe me, come to work with me next weekl

Great Company to work for. Great vision. If you are self-motivated, willing to work hard and able to deal with a fast changing environment, you will fit right in.

I have been with this company for several years. I must say it is a great experience. Salary, benefits, vacations are great. Total package cannot be matched by any other company I know. Expect serious hard work in return. Overall very pleased here.

money is good benifits are good but all in all not a good company to work for. life/work balance is terrible. they dont have enough employees to give anyone decent shifts or any stat holidays off and alot of the time are preassured into working a ton of extra hours wich is great for pay but for a young person looking to balance quality of life with a good bank account as well id keep looking. if...

As with most companies in this industry though the work hours can become quite extreme at times but the atmosphere is overall very good so it doesn't feel like such a chore. The compensation is also very good and benefits unmatched.

Pay is at par if not better than some of other companies. We are not being asked to work free overtime although some people works late because they came in late. We do have a choice to work flexi-hours. I noticed the complaints were fairly recent, it could be coming from couple of new hires didn't make it through probation.

This company is all about profit. Most managers are as dumb as a post. No railway knowledge period. The only reason they take these people is nobody else will take the job. So these social misfits have the feeling of power. Zero people skills. The only people they hate more than the employees are the customers,they're a big inconvenience.

Great place to work if you are ambitious and wish to advance. Low voluntary turnover, since the pay and conditions are so good.

managements sole purpose is to protect their backsides for any and every failure dictated by them

Challenging work, great pay. Long hours sometimes, but I'm very well compensated for it. Very low voluntary turnover here because of the benefits.

I am sorry but I have worked for this company for eight years, I am afraid to say that it is eight years I cannot get back. Management at CN is absolutely ridiculous, inexperience and micro managing attributes that. Family life is non existent or extremely difficult to balance due to the lack scheduling and being on call 24/7. I am not stating these facts because I am disgruntal or because I...

I felt supported by most of my managers and co-workers. I was given thorough training in the beginning which helped me to be more successful.

I felt that if I had any concerns that my managers were willing to discuss them with me and were honest and fair in addressing them for the most part. I liked the work and really enjoyed most of the people I worked with.

Great company to work for. Highly recommended and some really great people. Cash is good for entry level with lots of room for advancement and great benefits.

Dear people who decided to check out CN on this page if you see a 1 star rating please realize that it is simply one bitter terminated (for cause) employee posting fake reviews.

Dear people who decided to check out C N on this page if you see a 5 star rating please realize that it is simply managment boosting ratings. Managment thinks your stupid enough to fall for it.

For me, the salary was the clincher. Highly functional organization, with operations across the country. The overly sensitive, and those who can't follow orders, should apply elsewhere.

An excellent place to work. Superb pay and they treat employees like gold. Come join up today.

An awful place to work. Decent pay but they treat employees large garbarge.

Always received excellent support and experience during employment. The company has a heavy focus on self development, continued education, and continuous improvement. The pay is great, benefits fantastic, holidays amazing, and even one helluva nice pension plan.

I have been here for 6 years, and I still enjoy my job. Even if another employer was to offer me more money (unlikely) I wouldn't leave. CN compensation standards are the highest in the industry. You will do well here -- if you perform that is. If you're the "9 to 5" type or don't like following regulations, better go work in the public sector.

Superb place to work . SUPERB !!! Very happy here at CN!!!

Terrible place to work . TERRIBLE !!!

Excellent base salary with one of the best benefit programs in the industry.

Global leader within industry.

Training and career development program.

Above average career advancement opportunities.

Training and development is second to none with a huge emphasis on training and giving individuals exposure to real responsibility and different parts of the business. The management throughout the business is very profesional and have a real willingness to see people progress.

CN Rail has an incredible amount of very talented people. They share a passion for success that is quite infectious. Compensation is good and opportunities for advancement for those that put in the effort are definitely there.

Company values safety over profit. Motivatation through positive management and great employee relations. You can earn a superb living and still get quality time off to enjoy it.

To be clear, CN is a good paying job, not a good job. They basicly lie to potential employees in order to lure skilled labour. In their screening sessions, they present themselves as one big happy "family" and tell future employees how they were selected because they were the "best of the best," which couldn't be further from the truth. Union/management relations are terrible and they will...

On a general note sure one of the best employers out there, lots of possibilities and great foresight in choosing the "right" technologies and having a vision of being a first class service provider. Avoid the bitter terminated employee's reviews to get a real idea of what it's like to work here.

Very good company! Good condition and good working atmosphere in general. Not too many manager, we are left alone to do our jobs. Superb atmosphere - highly recommended!!

Working in IT support here. I am so lucky to have been hired on by CN...I got a raise after three months and another after 12 months. COMP AND BENEFITS ARE EXCELLENT HERE.

Overall an exceptional employer. Very dynamic work environment with staff at all levels. All the best!!

Poisioned work environment...period.Profits above all else,

A varied work schedule, excellent wages and continued advancement opportunities are key factors that have kept me within the rail community. This is not a job for everyone. People looking for a 9 to 5 job would find it difficult, but the work environment is very interesting.

The job has not changed in my 35 years in fact it is probably better. The problem is we have some supervisors that are not people persons. If they listened to the ideas of the experienced employees out there who can and have been doing their jobs well for a number of years and maybe implemented some of the ideas instead of pushing their ways all the time there might be a better working...

Compensation is good and opportunities for advancement for those that put in the effort are definitely there. If you want to grow, this company will let you as long as your work hard. Highly recommended and some really great people.

I personally love the place. The management is very friendly and approachable and they want to see the employees happy. Pay is excellent and things couldn't be better. Five stars all the way!!

It said "no employer deserves a single star rating". I might have agreed with that before starting at CN and experiencing their scare tactics. This job will put you in an early grave. Avoid the manager reviews to get a real idea of what it's like to work here.

Always ranked as one of the top employers in the country. One of the best compensation packages available today. High degree of employee satisfaction in most areas - pretty hard to beat CN as an employer of choice.

Salary, salary, salary.

Training availability.

Less stress that you might expect.

They allow us to reach a goal, and better ourselves! They walk the walk and talk the talk!

When I first started working at this company I thought it was great. The instructors were nice knowledgeable and very pleasant. They were retired employee brought back by the company to train running trade employees and they helped me and my brothers get through our rules test and out onto the job site.

When starting my on job training every employee was the exact opposite they were rude,...

Despite these criteria to evaluate the company, CN is a company that always innovate and put all the energy required for the success of its customers...and this is an important criteria of satisfaction when you expect to do a long career with such an employer.

All good! Great place to work. I have worked for CN for many years, they are flexible with your schedule and the staff events are exceptional. I could not think of a better place to work.

Best company I've ever worked for. The compensation package is great, and the opportunities for advancement are plentiful. Highly recommended!!

If you really need a job, go for it. Your benefits start immediately and very little ability or output is expected of you to start. It won't take long before you come to the same conclusion any new employee of CN comes to after a few months. This is not a place to call home.

If you have had other offers, definitely go with the other.

BTW, the the 5 star reviews are definitely posted by...

Good day-to-day cooperation at the tactical level. Mission oriented, everyone works to support the customer and to provide the best product possible. Pretty high degree of employee satisfaction for the most part.

Great place to work because of the terrific benefits and ability to work with people and travel at the same time. Stable, interesting work, flexibility in job assignments, growth opportunities, importance of public transportation, committed employees.

The job itself pays decently for the education required. The pension I hear is ok, if i ever make it that far. Aside from that, it's a horrible place to work. Managers are not chosen based on qualifications, therefore they often lack the skills necessary to operate efficiently. Most managers are treated like crap from other higher up managers. That leads the lower managers treating the unionized...

CN is a company that stands out from its competitors in the transportation industry. They pay attractive salaries to all employees, it is not uncommon to see people with only a secondary education pay more than $ 100,000 per year.

Business is strong, market fluctuations have less overall effect on operations. Well diversified in it's traffic base. There are no worries of job loss. You can count on the word of the people you work with. For someone with my background and education, CN provides opportunities that cannot be found elsewhere.

I have worked at CN from about 2004 to 2008 when I damaged my back. My supervisor begged and pleeded that I not make a claim. So like a stupid fool I did not do it. I was not hurt all that bad at the time, however a few months past and the pain was getting worse and worse. I went off on medical leave. I have not been let back to work and they will never help me return to work. They wont give me...

Competitive salary, great health care and benefits. Excellent customer relationships focused on long term development. Strong functional organization. Profits and prosperity improve each year.

One of the better career choices out there for many. Dependable income stream, good working conditions, options for the career. Highly recommended.

This is a cautionary, Please take some time to fully read some of the comments below. If you know anything about reading into text and what to watch for you'll notice that there are a few trends.

1. The company it's self has placed several ratings on here to boost their numbers (comments like "we have good employees" etc kinda give you away along with the 5 star ratings [rating are not...

Compared to other jobs it paid fairly well, and the benefits were great.

Teamwork was huge in my department, communication with supervisors and team members was frequent enough to make me feel connected to what was going on, plus the training was detailed enough to help me do my job well.

There is really nothing bad to say about CN or it's managers on any level other than to advise ANY one to just look there first for employment

I agree with some of the guys below, it sounds like CN managers are posting here between the statements and investigations. Don't get me wrong some of the managers are good, but others just don't have a clue. Company moto: "Safety before productivity (except if we need you to be productive - just don't make any mistakes)."

Pros: pay

Cons: nearly everything else

Excellent training, and super environment.

Really feel as if you are part of the team, and an engaging work experience.

Young vibrant work community, with lots of room to grow and expand your knowledge and experience.

Overall great place to build a career. The overall economic environment is causing some additional work load and stress but I believe this would be true in most organizations. People are very friendly and helpful.

There is really nothing good to say about CN or it's managers on any level other than to advise ANY one to just look elsewhere for employment.

good luck .

The company has treated me well so far. Good benefits, I have advanced pretty fast and the company didn't hold me back. I had an offer from a different company, CN interested me in staying. I am not planning to leave this company any time soon.

CN has great benefits, higher pay than most for the industry. It is an ever changing workforce with a lot of retirements and new hires but that makes way for advancement opportunities. I see a lot of people complaining on here, but you have to ask why do they still work here? The pay/benefits/opportunities out weigh the negatives, you are compensated for long hours, stress is high at times but...

This company manages through intimidation. There is a cancer in various levels of management that has ruined this company . Is that an environment that you would want to work in ?

Tech employees work in everything from technical design to mobile technologies to voice over the Internet to disaster recovery to wireless & satellite communications. The company invested more than $100 million in information technology in 2010. The head office is in downtown Montreal with 850 people who work on over 100 tech projects at any time -CN does not outsource any IT jobs.

have been with this company for 2 years now. I must say it is a great experience. Salary - benefits - vacations - various discounts are great. Total package cannot be matched by any other company I know. Expect serious hard work in return. Overall very pleased here.

CN is a very challenging place to work. You will be well trainned and well paid, but ask for more money,(as you will be asked to do so much more then what is on you job profile). In a union job you will have some protection and will need it,(if my boss is having a bad day, someone is going to pay for it). In every other position/job in the company I suggust you take as much...

Positive: Good place, good pay (only if negotiated well in hiring), has good benefits of hiring, and good corporate culture.

Negative: Slight increase in each year, less possibility of career advancement unless you have a good manager.

On average, compared to other places, CN is quite above average.

Excellent company to work for- great room for advancement within own division as well as entire company.

Plenty of competition to get in - in 2010, CN received over 85,000 applications through CN's website with 2,300 new railroaders accepted into the company.

I am a transportation employee who worked for over 27 years without major incident. Cared about my work ehtic and co worker as well as company safety. Out of the blue after 27 years of service I was deemed as a disgruntle employee by some of my supervisor and got disciplined to a point where I was fired. It took 14 months to catch me in the wrong doing, I was brought in for discipline for trivial...

I was just interviewed to be a beltpack switchman in Vancouver!

They promised me 100K a year, weekends off, and I didn't have to work nights if I didn't want to.

I think I won the lottery!

Have to agree, CN is hard to beat as a job in many parts of the country. Conditions are good, and nobody else in the area has this level or pay or the type of benfits and programs for their employees.

I have never made so much money,and I know the paycheque will never be bad.Take that to your small time employer.Local management has been good to me and most helpful.If you get into trouble you deserve to be punished, look at the money CN has invested in its equipment, who would want it destroyed.The hours are great, who in all their working years would want to work everyday 8to4 Monday to...

Best company I've ever worked for. Sure the compensation package is great, and if you hire on be prepared for a good career ahead of you. Very recommendable.

Just look at the number of lawsuits the company is facing

This is a great place to work. If all the nay sayers don`t like it then go somewhere else to work - there's a long line up of much better workers willing to take your place. The pay is great and the benifits are far better than other companies I have worked for. I love the variety of hours I have, who wants to work Monday to Friday 8 to 4 all their lives.I have good assistance from management...

�A transportation industry leader

�A forward-thinking company with a long history and a long future ahead

�A long term career with a variety of experiences

�Excellent pension plan - one of the best out there

How would you like a job that every day you receive great training and benefits? If this sounds good to you than CN is the place for you.

How would you like a job that every day you go to work they are trying to fire you? If this sounds good to you than CN is the place for you. If not, RUN, run as far and as fast as you can away from here!!!!!

Great company, very strong management team, great compensation and benefits. A little disorganized on the tracks though. Union workers can be difficult to work with.

Overall great place to build a career. The overall economic environment is causing some additional work load and stress but I believe this would be true in most organizations. People are very friendly and helpful.

I am sue that upper management is treated well at CN (just look at all the bogus 5 star ratings), the rest of us however, are treated like livestock. CN treats its middle management and workforce very poorly. Micromanagement is the policy. Original thought from the workers is discouraged. The railway is a 24/7 operation, so one should expect to work nights and weekends for the rest of your...

Very good place to be. Tons of things to, the growth is huge and opens up lots of opportunities in different groups and different location.

One of the top employers in my career. Good benefits and stable work, excellent wages, more vacation than the industry average. Five stars. Highly recommended.

CN Rail leaves much to be desired in Saskatchewan. There is a high turnover of man power. Management has very poor people skills. One official demaned that he be addressed as "Sir" It is not uncommon for management to "Badger and Threaten" new hires.

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Business is strong, market fluctuations have less overall effect on operations. Well diversified in it's traffic base. There are no worries of job loss. You can count on the word of the people you work with. For someone with my background and education, CN provides opportunities that cannot be found elsewhere. They promote both from within and without, looking for competent leaders and managers,...

It's a very dynamic environment, it's open to initiatives, has great working schedules and benefits. Management is very good. Nonstop fulltime.

I personally love the place. The management is very friendly and approachable and they want to see the employees happy. Pay is excellent.

well, I realize as for people moved into management, there was not much to pick from. Sure the company could of done better. They have no people skills, they are arrogant, bullies, people that have never been on the ground,or tried to help let alone worked, useless. Now only smoke colt cigars while in their new company vehicle, going out their way to screw the working men, but surely not their...

The best keep on getting better, due to a process of continual improvement. Those who like it, like it a lot and are well compensated for their efforts. Very recommendable employer.

don't know what the others are talking about, I have being working here for a few years and things are very reasonable here. Pay is at par if not better than some of other companies. We are not being asked to work free overtime although some people works late because they came in late. We do have a choice to work flexi-hours. I noticed the complaints were fairly recent, it could be coming from...

What can you say about a company with an ever rising stock and an excellent customer satisfaction level. This isa great company since they care as much about their employees and customers as they do about that share price. .

Run from this company. Management continually berates, degrades your every move even when a good/hard worker. Scheduling is crap, short notice for shift changes. Working conditions are terrible, they watch your every move. CN uses a demerit point system if you screw up. So many points you get fired, and it doesn't take much! A couple of years left and counting every step of the way. If you...

The company is stable and is well aware of it's mission and direction. Rail volume will continue to grow and the company is positions itself well for the future. Many workers have over 30 years of service and the company will continue to hire new employees providing stable jobs with solid benefits.

Top of the line in most respects. No issues with working there - colleagues are mostly satisfied as well. Highly recommended to anyone looking for a good stable career with solid benefits.

I worked for CN 23 years, the last 10 in an office environment. Employees should not feel as bad as customers as they at least are treated better than the poor captive corporate customers. There is no possible way to describe to others what this company is like other than to say, deffinetly work elsewhere and be treat with humanity. Take it from someone who had a great pension, seniority, and ran...

The culture has significantly improved over the 15 years I've been with the company. The newer senior leadership knows how to run a company effectively and is in tune with it's people, it's not your grandfather's railroad anymore. The retirement benefits are among best in the country. There's a surge of younger employees which is great for the culture.

Personally, the pension. When you are in the railroad, you are locked into a very solid and stable employment field. Al ot of positions allow you to have freedom and because of this freedom you are able to repair/do your job without much trouble from outside. Compensation is good and most shops are Union. Management is pretty easy to get along with most times.

Great benefits, rewarding work, professional atmosphere, lots of room to grow and expand within the company. Awesome facilities and benefits. The corporate workforce is older and close to retirement at CN so there is much room to grow for new hires. Will be quickly promoted.

please stay away

Growing company in the freight industry in Canada. Beautiful conditions in general. Low stress, excellent wages, more vacation than the industry average. Five stars.

Great company overall. Great benifits and employee recognition with room to advance. This is a company that empowers but also expects employees to take full responsibilities for their job.

Very proud to be working for CN. People are nice and professional. Quality is very important here, you have to pay attention to what you are doing and do it right. Sometimes too much to do and too little time to do it. Good pay.

- Good starting salaries

- Excellent benefits and pension

- Flexible schedule and vacations

- Good location

- Successful company

Imagine a job where you can start at $70,000.00 a year with benefits and a pension. All you require is your high school diploma. Now ask yourself why there is a less than 25% retention rate. That is the running trades at CN. you should be able to reach your own conclusions from the stats.

I get to manage my own time. You have to make yourself take time away from the job, otherwise it will own you. I'm kept very busy, but at least I'm not behind a desk all day.

CN sure is a top-rank company, we have good employees benefits and the work atmosphere is pretty good here. Solid and secure - like a piece of the rock.

Obviously C.N. has it's Managers boosting their image on this site

You can see that there is a huge disconnect between management and the guys on the ground. Cn treats it's employees like crap, You will never get a weekend off. in our department there is 1-3 guys that have a full weekend out of 200+ in our area. ( they got 30 years in ) The pay is the only thing keeping people here and even that...

Great place to work. I have worked for CN for many years, they are flexible with your schedule and the staff events are exceptional. I could not think of a better place to work.

Very talented people & good decision making. Lives it values, doesn't just say it, and earnestly tries to improve: Safety, Service Quality, Productivity, People, Growth. Excellent customer relationships focused on long term development. Profits and prosperity improve each year. Competitive salary, variable comp and benefits.

I think that the people that are complaining about this company are intentionally skewing the reality of what is going on here. It is obvious that they are disgruntled employees to anyone with an impartial eye.

Overall great place to build a career. The overall economic environment is causing some additional work load and stress but I believe this would be true in most organizations. People are very friendly and helpful.

You can see that there is a huge disconnect between management and the guys on the ground. Cn treats it's employees like crap, You will never get a weekend off. in our department there is 1-3 guys that have a full weekend out of 200+ in our area. ( they got 30 years in ) The pay is the only thing keeping people here and even that is starting to fade. We have got some new hires that have already...

i have worked for cn for 28 years and still do not have any idea of when i will be going to work until the phone rings and even then it changes. no idea of how long i will be gone or when i will be returning home. cn treats it's employees worse than the equipment they abuse. i am still here because it is too late in my life to change careers and start over but lord knows i wish i could as does my...

Growing company in the freight industry in Canada. Beautiful conditions in general. Low stress, excellent wages, more vacation than the industry average. Five stars.

Compensation is highly competitive and well-rounded. This includes a strong base salary plus many other monetary benefits (matching RSPs, stock options, annual bonus). Other benefits include health, dental, vision insurance coverage, group-rate for RSP purchase and a long list of preferred business partners (cheaper price for buying cars, train tickets, hotel/air fare, etc...).

This is indeed...

Obviously C.N. has it's Managers boosting their image on this site

A combination of retirements and growing business means Cn are looking to replenish theirworkforce with a new generation of railroaders. They offer employees well paying jobs and the opportunity to build a career in a stable, growing and innovative industry. It�s no surprise that so many employees make CN a long-term career.

Opportunities for growth

Possibility of advancement

Interesting projects to work on

Flexible hours, good benefits

Fun place to work

Speak to current long time employees before making your final decision.

The job is very easy to do does not require an extreme amount of effort or knowledge and they are willing to train you on any other job that you are willing to learn or any piece of equipment or machine you want to learn about. The senior staff is very easy going and willing to help you in any way to make your job easier. They are not afraid to spend money on new equipment if you can convince...

Money is good...no such thing as a work / life balance. Railway runs 24 / 7 / 365. No such thing as Christmas off unless you have vacation through Christmas which takes about 30 + years of senority to obtain.

The work is hard, that's a fact but we are handsomely compensated for it. Some people have been here for way too long and are tired of the company , yet the dont leave because the money is too good, they'll never get anything else like this at another shop.

N IT is a really good group to be part of. All employees have the opportunity to learn more about trains (the new employees all get a 2 days training in the field). CN takes care of its employees.

culture of fear, your just a number.

It's a very dynamic environment, it's open to initiatives, has great working schedules and benefits. Management is very good.

Very solid company - excellent job stability for those able to perform. Salary and benefits are unusually good. Good place for a career.

Strong company, highly profitable, strong management.

Long-term programs and projects in IT with major vendors and integrators.

Provides a real work life balance.

complete culture of fear

The people I work with daily are great, to bad that does not include CN management.

Their is a diconnect in the work place between those that do, and those that tell you how.

Supervisors have no interest in listening to experienced employees at all.

Their is an Us and Them attitude throughout the company.

Money is very good, long hours, and it is difficult to maintain a reasonable quality of...

I've worked for a few trucking companies in my lifetime however this company bends over backwards to accomadate all situations. Pay is decent and always on time don't need to continually go back to them for errors on paystubs and the loads are there if you want them...i personally would rate this company in the 90%+ you can earn a decent living with this company

Well CN isn't without its issues (what company is anyways?), but overall it's a decent place to work. Much better than working at a factory.

Overall an exceptional employer, with excellent salary and benefits. Very dynamic work environment with staff at all levels.

Treats people like dirt

�Excellent opportunity for advancement, as many employees are retiring in the next 5 years

�A diverse range of positions within the Engineering Department

Where do I start. CN is a joke! "They hire to fire or lay off." Funny thing is Im quoting actual employees that I worked with during training. You are just a number, management could care less about you, as long as job gets done they really dont care. Tonnes of indimitation, lots of job threatening. Sure the salary is great, benefits awesome, pension amazing....However the stress and...

CN Worldwide division of CN, has a manager in their accounting department (mississauga office)who has zero management skills. Her management style literally ran me out the door even though I complained to HR on numerous occasions. Her grammar and interpersonal communication skills would not provide her with this level of career in any other reputable corporation but CN. She lacks respect for...

Solid employment here, with good salary and benefits. Compared to a lot of what else is out there, it's a better deal overall considering all things.

Changes need to be made,in managment like some management personal have not enough experience and some try to intiminate employees under them in order to stay superior..There is a lot of needless expenses out and waist.Many company vehicles are used for personal bussiness after and during working hours..

CN has great benefits, higher pay than most for the industry. It is an ever changing workforce with a lot of retirements and new hires but that makes way for advancement opportunities. I see a lot of people complaining on here, but you have to ask why do they still work here? The pay/benefits/opportunities out weigh the negatives, you are compensated for long hours, stress is high at times but...

One of the better employers on the market today, with very good salary and benefits, training etc. The job is stable as well.

stay far away from this company, the pay is good and the benefits are acceptable. But if you like being treated like a dog and also like to have your self confidance shatered by the threat of termination, this is the right place for you. Inadequate training and lack of managerial skills makes CN a poor employer.

Good pay and excellent benefits. You also have the ability to move up and a fast pace. You also have the option to transfer to a different job if you are unhappy. The coworkers and supervisors are very helpful and will teach you all the skills you will need to be successful at this job.

CN IT is a really good group to be part of. All employees have the opportunity to learn more about trains (the new employees all get a 2 days training in the field). CN takes care of its employees.

Not a CN employee and by the sounds of things will look elsewhere, just checking it out. Good luck CN with the y-generation who need their work to be meaningful and fullfilling, who want to have input and be respected. i had heard mostly negative about CN from those i have spoken with, this just confirms that it seems to be systemic. Looks like foriegn workers may be your only hope :). sorry...

Good pension and steady work. Some shares packages available. There is some opportunity to advance but not many openings for actual advancement.

Strong company, highly profitable, strong management.

Long-term programs and projects in IT with major vendors and integrators.

Provides a real work life balance.

Stay away from this place. Lack of organization. Many people do nothing!! Managers are useless, they tell you one thing and next day something different. Work environment terrible. Over crowded. Consultans and some permanent employees have not place where to seat. Everybody has an opinion but few people do the job.

Many people with ZERO IQ. Young and smart people leave soon...

Great pay and excellent benefits. You also have the ability to move up and a fast pace. You also have the option to transfer to a different job if you are unhappy. The coworkers and supervisors are very helpful and will teach you all the skills you will need to be successful at this job.

If you can talk down to people and not understand a collective agreement.And ask people to inadvertantly risk their lives because of your own ignorance than this is the place for you as a supervisor.Not much longer to go...Praise Allah

What can you say about a company with an ever rising stock and an 18% customer satisfaction level. This could be a great company if they cared a sixteenth as much about their employees and customers as they do about that share price. lie lie lie fired.

Great pay and excellent benefits. You also have the ability to move up and a fast pace. You also have the option to transfer to a different job if you are unhappy. The coworkers and supervisors are very helpful and will teach you all the skills you will need to be successful at this job.

Ok first of all .... CN Rail is not a great place to work ,im the last of 3 generations beleive me. I notice there are a few people on here giving amazing reviews? This i find hard to beleive ! Im sure the managers of CN themselves have come to this site to prop up great reviews, to save them self the embarassment of the nazism railroad.The other clowns that are writing great reviews are these...

Worst company I've ever worked for. Sure the compensation package is great, but if you hire on be prepared for management intimidation, threats, and harassment. I've never seen a company try so hard to fire their employees. AVOID THIS COMPANY!

I have worked for CN for 26 years and it has only improved over time - we went from the least efficient and profitable railway in North America to become the industry leader. Yes, it has been hard work and challenging but it has been a great journey and I am proud to have been part of it. Stress is a part of the job at any large company. CN has a very good compensation, benefits and pension...

Overall great place to build a career. The overall economic environment is causing some additional work load and stress but I believe this would be true in most organizations. People are very friendly and helpful.

Running Trades 28 years, No family, no time for one, un healthy, always tired.Good Pension if they don't steal it from me. Union dues out of this world. Can't wait to retire, if I can.

This employer seems to feel that employees in the running trades are a difficulty to be overcome rather than an asset to be cared for and utilized .

I personally work for CP rail and absolutely hate it. My friends work at CN and get paid double what I make. I cant wait for an opening.

I worked here as a coop student in the support department and it was definitely a good learning experience. They give you training, and you actually do work, not the grunt work that some places give you. Other employees are friendly and helpful when you ask them questions. Pay for a coop is good too.

Great company, very strong management team, great compensation and benefits. A little disorganized on the tracks though. Union workers can be difficult to work with.

Overall great place to build a career. The overall economic environment is causing some additional work load and stress but I believe this would be true in most organizations. People are very friendly and helpful.

CN sure is a company, we have good employees benefits and the work atmosphere is pretty good here.

CN rail offers you an amazing wage but that is about it. Management lies to its workforce and employee moral is very low.

FOR ANYONE WHO CARES: I noticed on this website CN had 0 good reviews, that is until they have started mass hiring. They are trying to attract new employees because they need to replace an aging workforce.

Now all of the sudden there are many 5 star generic reviews about...

Le CN s'est toujours d�montrer une compagnie responsable et s�rieuse et retient ses employ�s et paye des maudit de bons salaire .

Great company to work for. Looks after its employees. Provides good opportunities to advance your carrer in a timely and realistic fashion. AM LOVIN' IT !!

Real people doing real work, and a compagny who trusts its employees... Best company I've ever worked at. Life is good at CN.

Much better than CP Rail; Highly Recommended;

33 years service looking forward to retire, great place 70's and 80's part of 90's threat's and intimidation wears you down, demerit's for injury to one's self , no matter what the cause

trades people should be considering other place's.

All good! Great place to work. I have worked for CN for many years, they are flexible with your schedule and the staff events are exceptional. I could not think of a better place to work.

Je travaille au CN depuis plusieurs ann�es. Je suis au si�ge social. Bon climat climat dans le bureau. Je suis un professional, pas un syndiqu�. Mon salaire est moindre (de bcp), mes heures suppl�mentaires non remun�r�es, et je n'ai pas droit a la greve, �videmment. Mais je me plais bcp moins qu'eux.

Im willing to bet most of the good reviews were recently put hear by CN H.R department. probably trying to hire more totally unqualified supervisors for there maintenance division. This place is a living hell. stop louring in young people and ruing lives. If your actually ticketed and competent at your trade avoid this company like the clap!!!!

Coming from less corporate beginnings, I found Sierra to be very well run and open. The company is a huge success with shareholders - customers - employees. I've worked for both cn and cp and i can tell you that cn is much better.

Just hired onto this company into production, by far, best company I've worked for and same goes to many of my coworkers.. I don't know why there are so many negative reviews, I can see why some people might not like it, but you will not find many better employers to work for even with a degree. Now is the best time to get into this company with all the retirees, there won't be another chance...

I have been with this company for 2 years now. I must say it is a great experience. Salary - benefits - vacations - various discounts are great. Total package cannot be matched by any other company I know. Expect serious hard work in return. Overall very pleased here.

I gave 5 stars on every area, except for Work/family life balance. There is no denying that we work extremely long hours, including many Saturdays. Makes it difficult to sometimes find time for anything else. With that said, I've been employed for 8 years with CN. I've really enjoyed my time with the company. The pay is great, benefits fantastic, holidays amazing, and even one helluva nice...

Pros:

- Salary, salary, salary.

- Training availability.

- Less stress that you might expect.

- They allow us to reach a goal, and better ourselves! They walk the walk and talk the talk!

Cons:

- Some managers are great and competent but many should have never been promoted.

- Too much office politics.

- American style management.

Wow i want some of the crack those last few posters have been smoking....

CN pays well, but is it good to make 100k if you have to work 80 hours a week?

Trainmasters have been putting in 12 hour days for 7 days a week for less money than that.

Almost everyone in transportation gets shit on all the time, and If you have a family expect them to not be happy with the hours you have to work. Your...

Expect awesome service, friendly staff, great prices, and weekly specials from this business. Not for the faint of heart, trains can be dangerous.

Easy work, great pay. Sometimes boring, long days, but I'm handsomely compensated for it! I don't have a union job so this is a big plus too. Very few people leave the company.

J'ai le sentiment d'appartenance tr�s d�velopp� et je suis fi�re de travailler au CN, une respectable compagnie canadienne.

Le gros probleme au CN, ce sont les maudits syndicats qui foutent le bordel.

Overall great place to build a career. The overall economic environment is causing some additional work load and stress but I believe this would be true in most organizations. People are very friendly and helpful.

in one 10 yr stretch in 70 and 80s over 120 killed on the job.safety is thrown out the window to get the job done.the front line managers have it the worst paid well but worked untill helth fail or stress causes break down.cn has some of the best employees in world.i worked for and with so of the most wonderfull and dedicated employees you will ever find.but this company treats employees like...

I personally love the place. The management is very friendly and approachable and they want to see the employees happy. Pay is excellent. Unions suck!

I don't know what the others are talking about, I have being working here for a few years and things are very reasonable here. Pay is at par if not better than some of other companies. We are not being asked to work free overtime although some people works late because they came in late. We do have a choice to work flexi-hours. I noticed the complaints were fairly recent, it could be coming from...

This place totaly sucks aSS to work for us union workers who dont want to work very hard...don't do it if you're lazy like me! I have been with CN for 3yrs now, and the only reazon I stick around this place around is that the paycheck is fairly good for someone who does'nt have a high scholl diploma, and they have a penssion plan (if I make it that long). Even with the very good pay, they job is...

The nice thing about this job is that it pays well to people who has a below average IQ. Overall this job is extremely stressful because of poor management and backstabbing employees. In the end you are only here for the pension plan and to pay your debt because you decided to spend your hard earn cash on luxury items that you don't need. FOR THOSE WHO ARE READING THIS GO BACK TO SCHOOL!

This place totaly sucks aSS to work for us union workers who dont want to work very hard...don't do it if you're lazy like me! I have been with CN for 3yrs now, and the only reazon I stick around this place around is that the paycheck is fairly good for someone who does'nt have a high scholl diploma, and they have a penssion plan (if I make it that long). Even with the very good pay, they job is...

This place totally sucks aSS to work for...don't do it! I have been with CN for 3yrs now, and the only reason I stick around this place around is that the paycheck is fairly good, and they have a pension plan (if I make it that long). Even with the good pay, they job is seriously dangerous, any day you could go to work and not return, they dont follow the union contract, they rob and steal $'s...

CN sucks to work for. They harrass the employees constantly with no let up. There is no quality of

life as you are on call 24/7. I tell all new employees that this is the only company that will spend

thousands of dollars to hire and train you and then when you are qualified they spend the rest of your career trying to fire you.

ok place to work but lots of bull shit with company all ways have to watch your back ,they are the first to stab you in the back

Hired on in 1965 and took early retirement in '99. Seems just in time before the downhill slide started in earnest. There were signs that things were starting to fall apart when the US management started to take over. I'm glad that I turned down the opportunity to move into mangement years ago and opted to just work my job to the best of my ability and stay under the union umbrella. When I...

32 + years of service,15 of those with tues.wed.off on aft.shift . No appreciation, or regard to solid dedicated service,only brownies,or being sent home,without just cause,intimidation,back stabbing,S.O.B.s Good Riddance!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

The worst company in the world. I would rather be in prison. Thirty years of hell. Most managers only have high school diplomas or less. They treat you like dirt, even though you have 10 times their education. Nasty bullies and bastards. SHIT company.

Just look at this company's so-called "Five guiding principles". 1)Service. 2)Cost control. 3)Asset utilization. 4) Safety. And last but DEFINITELY least: 5)People. Enough said.

I pity all who work at CN , hope you don't go on strike if you do I hope it's a good raise for all the hard workers you all do. I don't undertand why they treat all the employers with respect instead of yelling at them and making it hard to work under strict rules.

Have worked in US for 13 years, when orignally IC. Company has gone from great to worst, in morale, customer service, acknowledgement of those who contribute and those who front, senior management either has absolutely no clue about what really goes on or does not care, just as long as they achieve the bonus results they want. Can't wait to retire - hear the same from my counterparts in Canada.

On call 24/7, good pay, sometimes dangerous, long hours, management seems disconnected

worked for cn for 23 years and have watched the job deteriorate steadily for the last 10 (privatized). american mangement techniques have made the job much more stressful and difficult to perform due to lies, intimidation, and incompetence on the companies side. the management cannot seem to take responsibility for any of their own actions but are more than happy to attack any miscue (real or...

Overall CN is still a good place to work. There is room for advancement for young & those willing to give up some quality family life. Pay is low for front line supervisors, work atmosphere needs some immediate attention. Rewards & incentives need to be given to those who perform. If you bring this back people will want to work here again. There is still room for people to have pride in their...

Definitely a horrid place to work. They lure you in the door with promise of high pay and a lifelong job, and start screwing with you from day one. They fail to mention that your probationary period doesn't have a finite date attached to it, and they can dismiss you at any time during this unknown time period for whatever they want. If for whatever reason you decide to work for CN, don't ever get...

I would not recommend working here to anyone. Got over 25 years in, hate my job more every day, am only sticking around for the pension. So much damage has been done by management, in my opinion, to morale. Will take years to fix if it's even possible.

It seems like ever since since CN took over the former IC that the former IC property has been turned into a Canadian nightmare.It use to be a great palce to work now it is complete insanity more management than workers none of the management have any idea what is going on and they wonder why we end up killing people. CN seriously needs a management overhaul

I have had enough of working here. The atmosphere is so negative that I dread the thought of the phone ringing with a call to work. Management has little respect for employees. Its sad when you need to get what Management says in writing because you can't trust them. They'll tell you how good of an employee you are one day, then rake you through the coals the next. I have never seen an employer...

The pay and benefits are good, and the job is relatively easy, but it hardly makes up for the stuff you have to put up with. When I was heired I was told that I would be doing an "apprentiship". After only 2 months of training, I was given jobs that a journeyman would normally do, and expected to do it in the same time. There hasen't been any more training, and when we do repairs on railcars, we...

good place to work and agood place to retire from .

Spent the last 25 years working for this company,and the last 5 have been the longest of my life! Went from a progressive, employee-oriented, great place to work to a stressful, over-worked, backstabbing, bottom line, look-over-your-shoulder, trust no one atmosphere. Since the co. went public and is run by Americans, it acts totally like an American co., from the management bonus system, to the...

I've worked at CN for more then 14 years. It is mismanaged more and more with each passing year. They hold off on repairs, cut back on employees - to bare bones, where customer service has gone out the window, because there are not enough employees to work with customers if they need help. While they talk a good talk, and put out a lot of propaganda, it is all to make them look good in eyes of...

I have to admit that I like my job and I look forward to going to work. On the management side of things...I have never seen such hypocrisy before. The company does not follow its own policies, Canadian Laws, employee contracts or its word. That is the way of a corporation. In Canada however I think there is still a sense of integrity in the corporate world. When the Americans took this company...

Best company to work for to the Worst in record time! Stay away.

Great place to work if you are happy with your level and have no wish to advance. Executives at HQ are smart people, but the Director/AVP/VP levels are duds who prevent talented managers from advancing. Talk about amateur night! Then these good managers, especially if they are well-educated and ambitious, leave the company.

But the way the company is run - from IT services, pensions and...

Worst place to work, ever. Company rules by fear, harassment and intimidation. All the good, decent and knowledgeable people left the company a few years ago now we are left with the misfits that stayed.

I HATE THIS PLACE NEVER SHOULD HAVE TAKEN THE JOB. CN IS THE WORST OF THE WORST TO WORK FOR. MANAGEMENT NEEDS AN ENIMA. Compromise, conformity, assimilation, submission

Ignorance, hypocrisy, brutality, the elite

All of which are american dreams

fear of discipline, fear of dismissal, "phantom" discipline, timecards slashed on the whim of local management or the pay office, the collective agreement is a tool to be used when it suits them, not when it's something their bound to follow themselves. the only safety culture they have is one of "it's your fault, not our's, not the equipment's, not anything else, and you'll be punished for it"....

I really don't think the left hand knows what the right hand is doing... It could be a really great place to work if they could sort out their management positions and the people they have in those positions...

32 / per hour to start is not bad starting rate. But it wears off pretty quickly.

Cn treats people to intimidation, they will bully you and withhold pay, put in your timesheets and someone will slash them, because they think you do not deserve overtime, etc... Everyone working at this company should carefully check your pay. This is done on a regular basis.

This company attacks its union employees. You are a number and you better produce to an unattainable quota regardless of who is in control of said quota.

They are now top heavy management and many of these managers overseeing the running trades have no railroading experience. Yet these same people are going to have an opinion on how you perform your duties.

Needless to say, I'm back in...

Company values profit over safety. Motivatation through fear, intimidation. You can earn a reasonable living but not get quality time off to enjoy it.

Canadian National Railway run by CEO Hunter Harrison has done an excellent job creating a culture of fear and intimidation among the work force especially the running trades employees. I was fired from Canadian National Raiways coz I stood up against harrasment at work and spoke up against CN intimidation policies. I feel for my brothers who feel they are stuck in the toxic environment cn has...

If company actions matched it's official positions it would be a great place to work. Unfortunately, the walk don't match the talk.

Interesting work, good people are highlights.

You have to work there to feel how it is.

Its a big company, not much different from any other big one.

Ruled by intimidation throughout the organization. Many employees are "lifers" who are trapped by their pensions, which don't pay well until the required number of points is reached (age + years of service).

Good initial salary but small increases thereafter.

The corperate mentality is to attack workers at every opportunity.

An Americanized labour relations nightmare! There is no respect for the collective agreements in place.

Time for Canadians to take over the management function and get this company back on the rails.

since the americans took over this company, moral has gone downhill

they have no respect for employees or unions

and dont understand the canada labour code

not enough employees for workload, safety and maintenance suffers

one star rating is not low enough

good place - you just have to be prepared to work hard

I have been there 28, years my dept. hasn't hired a new employee for 20 years and I'm still stuck on night shift. My Dept has about 100 people and not one person is happy. ( I may be the happiest one there) they have us by our pensions and they rule by fear and intimidation. CN supervisors sues railway for $270-million http://www.ble.org/pr/news/headline.asp?id=21600

CN IT is a really good group to be part of. All employees have the opportunity to learn more about trains (the new employees all get a 2 days training in the field). CN takes care of its employees.

Evaluation from an IT Dept perspective ONLY

I would love to bash all that I dislike about this co.But I made my bed,Now I must sleep in it!!!There are definitely a lot better places to work.If you are single and don't care to see your family or friends then go for it!If not then abstain!

Never know when your leaving home or for how long.

Must be able to report for duty in two hours

Managers Never work together or listen to you

Back stabbing enviroment, if you stab some one then you will move up

You will never be home for christmas for the first 20-30 years

CN is taking away right to retire at 55

I have been working in an HQ function for 10+ years.

Pros:

- Good starting salaries

- Excellent benefits and pension

- Flexible schedule and vacations

- Good location

- Successful company

Cons:

- Tight budgets

- Below average raises

- Strategies constantly changing, losing focus

Pro or Con:

- All employees may be required to work in the field or on trains.