Trainmaster
CPKC
Date: 3 days ago
City: London, Ontario
Contract type: Full time
Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) are now CPKC. As the only truly North American railway, we are making big moves! Drawing on our strong foundations and heritage, CPKC moves essential goods across our 20,000-mile network to support economic growth throughout Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Be a part of history as we connect a continent and create exciting career opportunities across our new transnational network. Visit cpkcr.com to learn about the CPKC advantage, our purpose and culture.
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Trainmaster will deliver efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will lead by example to build a strong safety culture along with providing coaching on operational standards.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Medical Requirements:
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety critical position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The Trainmaster will deliver efficient movement of traffic within the road territory and yard-terminal by developing, coordinating and ensuring the daily yard-terminal/road operating plan is completed in a safe and cost-effective manner. The successful candidate will lead by example to build a strong safety culture along with providing coaching on operational standards.
POSITION ACCOUNTABILITIES:
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to enhance yard and road fluidity to achieve Local Service Operating Plan (LOSP) and Operating Plan (OP)
- Oversee all train movements within the yard and mainline ensuring safe, tactical execution of the LOSP and OP through active supervision of personnel and communication across departments
- Accountable for safety, service, productivity and financial metrics for their terminal
- Lead safety compliance within the terminal, providing corrective actions as needed to uphold standards, engage in safety discussions to promote a culture of safety
- Handle investigations in accordance with company policies and collective bargaining agreement and recommend corrective action plans
- Conduct efficiency tests, train rides and safety related activities to support a safe, efficient operation; and may be required to attend derailments/incidents/injuries when on duty
- Responsible for inventory management for terminals and line of road in their areas of responsibility
- Coach and mentor Train & Engine employees
- Occasionally operate trains; maintain certifications and licenses (Canadian Rail Operating Rules (Canada), GCOR (US) Engineer, etc.) as per industry regulations
- Previous railway experience as a conductor, required. Locomotive engineer qualification, an asset
- High school diploma/general equivalency diploma, required
- Must possess a valid driver’s license
- Valid passport, ability to travel to US/CAN without restrictions
- 2+ years’ previous supervisory experience in logistics or an operational environment, an asset
- Available to work all types of shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays in all weather conditions
- Leadership presence with the drive and commitment to career advancement
- Strong troubleshooting skills; drill down to understand root cause and resolve complex issues
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations
- Excellent communication skills (provide clear and concise instructions/directions including over radio)
- Read and understand safety instructions, operating rules and regulations and other written or printed material in English
- Previous experience conducting investigations; analyzing, understanding, and resolving local issues related to interpreting variances to operating protocols, an asset
- Proficient in MS Office Outlook, Word, and Excel
As an employer with North American presence, the possibility does exist that the location of your position may be changed based on organizational requirements.
Medical Requirements:
Operating safely is a core foundation of CPKC. Our commitment is to protect our people, customers, communities in which we operate, the environment and our assets. We are also committed to a healthy and safe workplace. CPKC’s Alcohol and Drug Policy and Procedures (“Policy and Procedures”) support these commitments. All new hires for a safety critical position will be required to complete a pre-employment medical that includes a physical, vision, hearing, alcohol, and drug audit assessment. Pre-employment qualification drug test(s) are also required. This includes candidates participating in the Trainee Program who will also be required to pass a drug test during the training process before receiving final qualification for the position.
Background Investigation:
The successful candidate will need to successfully complete the following clearances:
- Criminal history check
- Reference check
- Driver’s License Verification
Becoming a qualified conductor or locomotive engineer is the single best way for a management employee to learn the business at CPKC. You may be required to obtain a certification or to maintain your current certification/qualification as a conductor or locomotive engineer.
CPKC is an employment equity employer committed to the principles of employment equity and inclusion. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply including women, Black, Indigenous, People of Colour (BIPOC), members of the LGBTQ+ community, and people with disabilities. Accommodations for the job application process can be provided, as appropriate, upon request. All applicant information will be managed in accordance with the federal Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA).
- Req ID: 103873
- Department: Operations Eastern Region
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Position Type: Non-Union
- Location: London, Ontario
- Country: Canada
- % of Travel: 10-20%
- # of Positions: 1
- Job Grade: 4
- Job Available to: Internal & External
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