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Brad Butterwick

Canadian National

General Manager of Operation

Brad Butterwick is a General Manager of Operation located in Vancouver, BC. He is responsible for the safe operation of trains carrying customer products within North America, in addition to providing a safe work force for our employees in Transportation, Engineering and Mechanical.

The majority of Brad’s career has been in Transportation, Engineering and Mechanical. He started his career 30 years ago in Engineering. He continued to pursue other opportunities with Transportation as a Conductor located in Vancouver, BC. He started his Management career at CN in 2001 as a Transportation Supervisor. Over time, he continued to accept roles with additional responsibility up to and including General Manager in Edmonton, Alberta. In 2020, Brad accepted a position as Chief Mechanical Officer responsible for mechanical maintenance, overhauls and locomotive availability for Canada and the United States.

Brad is currently working in Vancouver, BC as a General Manager. He is looking to broaden his experience in Transportation, Finance and Marketing throughout Western Canada. All these roles have given Brad a unique perspective of the railway industry.